It is best to video you taking it apart, so you can watch how you did it so you can put it back together is a good idea. Just remember, they hide the screws for beauty and has to come apart easy for the workers. Thanks for stopping in Lady La.
Just Mike Yahoo! 🥳 Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I Initially gave up with pieces and parts everywhere. I was about to throw away the fan...You gave me a boost. I sat down looked at your video again. And yes honey lol I was able to get it apart using a eyeglass screwdriver to fit into the really small areas. I used my Dyson vacuum to suck out all the dust bunnies then I wiped it down with fantastic. I wish I could add pics on here of parts every where on my back deck as a testament that yes even a women in her mid 40’s can do it..... 😉 Thanks for the encouragement, I DID IT!
Thanks for the demo! One small thing I wanted to point out.. if you use 3-in-1 oil, make sure to use the blue bottle. The red bottle contains detergents, which will absorb dust and eventually turn the felt around the sleeve bearings into goo. The bottle with blue text (I think it actually has a picture of a motor on the front,) is specifically for motors. Or Zoom Spout, that works great too.
Got it! old Lasco 42" - Model T42915 A 3/32nd allan wrench fit 16 screws from the outside. I found five cig butts and a cue tip, the red tube from a wd-40 can, and loads of filth inside a discarded one. Don't think I would have tried this without your video, so thank you! I see new price around $70. I took parts into the shower, sprayed with simple green, then rinsed with water. Even the part with electronics, motor and all, was able to direct the shower spray pretty well on that. Lubed only one bearing, used white lightning, a wax made for bicycle chains. Runs real quiet. Does not oscillate, may get it next time I clean it.
Thank you so much for your story of success on your fan. Even the gory details of what you found inside the fan, lol. Makes me feel good I was able to help a few people with their fans. I know, not everybody can run a screwdriver, but just the same, if it is ready for the trash, why not try it. Thanks again Robert H.
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH, I've had my lasko fan for over 10yrs & because it says you can't open it, I've been wrapping things on sticks to clean through the vents lol 😆 😅 😂 Now I've opened it & cleaned it for REAL! MY allergies also thanks you deeply 1💜
This is where the government should come in and demand these companies stop doing these shady business practices of using irregular screws to make it difficult to repair the product.
Oh, but you may be wrong. May years ago, they started making cheap things to buy, this would stimulate the economy. It was called a throw away society. This way you would Have to buy more and keep the businesses running and employ more people. Sad thing is, when you bought a washer and dryer, you use to have it last 35 years or more. Now, the washers and dryers are expected to last 4 years. Who wins now, you think you are going to get ahead but now in 4 years you have to buy a new pair. This is why we need to learn how to fix things again on our own too get a few more years than expected out of the things we buy. Most people think it is broke, so I have to buy another. I say, it's broke so I can't break it anymore than it is, so give it a try to see if I can make it any better. Otherwise, I was going to buy a new one anyway if I can't fix it.
Wow, that's what mine needed thank you. Trying to oil with a tube didn't work. One of those H screws would not come off with a small screwdriver turning just one side if you have a grinder with a very narrow disk you can sacrifice an old screwdriver to get those off. Takes off like a champ now.
That is right John Hess. They don't want you to oil them, just throw them away and buy new. When you get the screws out, I hope you found some new screws that would fit in place of the odd headed screws.
I have 2 of these exact fans, both were essentially in same condition as his was- dirty & not spinning properly. I found his YT vid and realized these should be easily fixed (& cleaned). His video helped a great deal My only critique is that @3 min mark, he indicates you need to remove base and force the sides rails up. When in fact, once the 2 lower back specialty-headed screws are removed, the bottom nameplate panel can be removed. Thus the entire front can be removed and the disassembly completed without the need to remove the base and force anything.
Thanks Mike! I had actually bought a brand new tower fan from that same brand name: Lasko. It's model 2511, in the box plastic and all. Unfortunately, to my dread, when I first powered it on it was fine until I heard a loud sand-papery sound coming from the top of the fan. I was pissed, especially since I spent $50 and purchased online. Found your video, took it apart *fearlessly* afterwards because I was desperate. Tell me how there was NO GREASE inside that top sleeve bearing! None! I had some dielectric grease laying around and I put a nice little dot on the fan shaft, put the bitch back together and now it's completely silent; the main reason for purchasing a tower fan. Thanks for your guidance! Thumbs up. If anyone has my same model and you're reading this comment, you will need: - T15 (*) screwdriver, preferably a long one to get into deep spots - small flathead (-) screwdriver -small phillips (+) screwdriver
Kenji Almonté, I would have been upset also. They don't really want the fans to last long. But it does sound like someone dropped the ball with the lub. I am so happy you gave it a try and got it working again with no noise. By the way, thanks for adding a tool list for others to see. Thank you so much for stopping by.
Ha ha I just went through this exact same experience and then decided to look up the video afterwards but I swear they put those things together so that if you do try to clean the thing they’re counting on you getting to the third step and giving up because you basically have to take it completely apart just to get inside the part you want to clean and I think most people will give up by then but I got mine all cleaned and working and I realized after doing a couple of them that this is what you are getting yourself into.... Now I know how they work it’s a little faster and it’s definitely worth it but the first one was so many pieces and hours trying to do the minimal amount to just do what I needed to do but was forced to take it completely apart
No one wants you to fix or repair their product they sell. This is why we were trained to throw away everything that don't work anymore, instead of fixing it. This is where we come in to try our best to repair what we have. Don't like to waste my money on things that don't work after a year or two NefFy.
I love your bio underneath this video!! Definitely will be tuning in more often to see the schannanagins you and your family may get into or the things you'll take apart and fix or explore!! By the way my fan was not hardly blowing any air and after watching this its blowing better than it was brand new outta the box!!! Thanks for the step by step.
Hello there KT Mae, I am happy you enjoyed it and glad to see you here. It's nice to be able to do many things here to maybe help others figure things out and I do enjoy many things with dad popping in to see what Roy and I are up to. lol. Thanks for watching.
Wow what a bargain mike a little TLC and its like new you did a great job fixing and cleaning it thanks for showing us deffo a bargain tfs mike hugs Wendy xxxx
Thanks very helpful video. For the grease - can you just get a small packet of grease from the autoparts store if you don't need a lot of grease, or does it need to be a certain kind of grease?
Almost any grease will do. Sometimes the auto parts store have samples. I use the tube of grease that you would pack your wheel bearings with. It's small and you can reseal the top with the plastic cap. Kinda like a peanut can size.
Nice job fixing up that 60 dollar fan. I just bought a new one and am looking to buy a fine mesh screening and some Velcro to attach to the back of my new fan to cut down on some of the grit and grim that you had to clean out of your 99 cent fan. :) They sell these filter for $25.00 and I think that's a bit ridiculous. I'm sure I can get enough screen and Velcro for about 15. and make a cover for both mine and my daughters fan. You might want to try that on yours too to add a little more life to that 99 cent fan. Thanks for the video.
Hey Mary. The screen sounds like a good idea and yes the filters are ridiculous priced. The screen will cut down on the air flow, but will catch some of the dust. Just keep in mind, you might want the air flow at times and it still might be nicer to learn to clean your fan every other year and not to forget to oil and or grease the fan where you can.
@@justmike57 Agreed, I always kept my other fans cleaned all the time and was unsure what was going to go on with this one. Now that I've watched your video, it should make it a little less intimidating. :)
Really a good video and very detailed.......great job. ..!...... Can you tell me what program you used to do video and what kind of camera?....thanks Rick....
Rick, I use a very old, outdated program to make my videos, Movie Maker. Yes, I know I need to update to a newer one, but just don't take the time to figure out how to operate it. Most of my videos are done with the Sony handycam. HDR-SR11. I did have it below the video, but seems to me, UA-cam took it off, but I would have to look again to make sure. Thanks for stopping in Rick H.
@@justmike57 No doubt this is a good video if someone has time. My father does stuff like this because he is skilled and has time. I pretend i dont have time possibly bcos I am not skilled.:)
Hello thank you for the tutorial, I have a question tho, cant slide the central cylinder why is that, it seems so straight forward on the video but there is some metal lip that does not allow me to do so on the small metal cylinder, I took the screw that keep the cylinder in place, all is the same as your video except that the cylinder will not come off.
You are right about seems so straight forward. For some reason there is a screw hiding that you missed. Sometime you have to bang on it with a rubber hammer and maybe you will finally find the screw you missed. Just remember that they had to put it together so it should come apart. The fan companies don't want you to repair the fan, they want you to buy another, but for a high, new fan price.
Yes, you can buy cans of air to blow it out. But, it's not my dirt and the fan needed oiled/greased, because it was starting up very slow Iseekoutthetruth
I use the attitude of "I was going to throw it out anyways, so I can't hurt it" Ann M. If you have to, record where and what screws came out of which hole. Also, as you take it apart, set the bowels of the outside screws and the inside screws. That might also help you.
You are so right Akira. There are alway a way around the new tool buying, unless you need all these other different types of screw heads. Harbor Freight sells the screwdrivers that has different screw heads.
I used what was on hand. Disk Break Grease. The grease was mad for high temps. so I figured it should be good. I would also say a silicone grease would work as well so even if it dries out, the silicon should keep it slick.
There are small slits on the inside of the ring you can poke a small screwdriver in and pry it gently off, but make sure not to let it go flying off and lose it mdumiseni gwebu.
Well, Robbie Khallie. I would say it is already broken, so don't be afraid to get into it and see why the switches are not making a connection. Not knowing what your fan switches look like, a pad, push button or dial. There might be a chance that if they are all broke, but one, you might be able to move a wire to make the fan stay on Medium all the time.
I haven't heard of this problem Diana. For the high and low, that would only be starting out on low, because the dust and oils would need to warm up, and slowly go to high. I wouldn't know for sure, unless I was to listen to the fan.
These or most the fans are hard to figure out how to get inside them. The screws are hidden for a sleeker look and they don't want you to fix them, just buy another one of their fans.
I don't know why making a product that will be a nightmare to clean! I had 2 Tower fans and throw it in the trash and buy 2 regular fans that are easy to clean everytime thay I want to.
They have decided that we should be a throwaway society. And nobody wanted to fight it. The sometimes odd screws they use make it more difficult unless you go and buy another special screwdriver. I try to help others save their money and just clean what they have and with a little time, you have a clean, oiled fan that works as good as new. Thanks for stopping in Incognito Jack Boricua
Yes, they are using all different kinds of screw to keep you out of the fan and just buy a new one. But it you really want, you can get them tools at Home Depot and other hardware stores Marion Stein.
The grease is only for the shaft of the motor to slide into the sleeve and holds up better that oil. So, there is not that much grease used to worry about. The shaft does get hot when in operation, so I would recommend a disc bearing grease. I do hope I answered your question and if you have any thought about this, let me know Wonnieboy.
Any kind of grease you might have that will last longer than oil. Food grade grease, car grease, bearing grease. They all work well and you don't need a lot. Just enough to coat the areas that are rubbing in the fan, like the shaft of the fan.
Very true! Something to remember that helps. Video yourself taking the fan apart. This way, you can go back over your video to see what or how you got it apart. Anything to save your money in your pocket to spend on other things you might want Seam McGuire. Thanks for stopping in.
Every time you turn around, it seems you need to buy more tools than what you have now to work on anything these days Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching.
Thanks for the tip on WD-40 I did not know it would rust again if I used that but I had a feeling it wasn’t the best thing to use. I don’t know if you know this but I feel like I owe you a tip now so... ☝🏻🤓did you know you can use WD-40 to remove paint off your hands?! Makes it very easy.... possibly (likely) not good for your skin.... I don’t know, but I do it and it works good... and I like the smell!
You are right about blowing it. An air compressor does a fine job also, but when buying it from a thrift store, you don't know what type of house it came from and also if it is yours, in time you will need to oil and grease the fan to make it last longer Omran Chehab.
I was cleaning my room, And looked at my fan and said omg, I have to clean this. Came on UA-cam and found this vid. Mine is just a different model. Im dreading taking it apart.
Cleaning any fan, this video helps you with the idea of how to find the screws and what to look for. I am so happy you are going to try to take yours apart to deep clean your fan and oil it for this summer weather. Thanks for watching Mari Mayn
I just did mine and it turned out way easier then I thought. I have another one but different model from the one I just did and that one was a nightmare. I'm still repairing the body that I broken taking it apart. But the one today was super easy
@@wonnie46403 Once you do your first one and start to realize how they hid the screws for a cleaner look, it gets way easier to take apart. And like I have said, you were going to throw it away anyways, so if ya break it, it don't matter. Thanks for stopping by Wonnieboy
How did I know what Javier? If it needed oiled? if so, the fan takes to long to get to speed or it never gets to speed. Or after running awhile, it might slow down and or stop.
@@justmike57 No, i was looking on youtube randomly for fan repairs and it just so happens that the 2nd video was this fan. Exactly the same one i have. I was just surprised to see this video and all the knowledge it carries on the fan that i own. Well played youtube.
Stupidity some of these designs the lasko fan i had to fix for a friend had a rattling noise i had to actually bring out a toolkit for 1 they decided to use these stupid screws that require T15 milimeter sockets and then the worst part u had to use even more screws to even take the dam thing apart and i found out rattling noise from silver so then i had to go to hardware store and get electrical tape then come back to fix the thing. Stupidity some of these designs oh they just make the fans look so great ha it just makes it a pain to work on them.
Most all companies want you to just throw away the product and buy new. It is best once you get the screw out, too replace it with a standard head screw so you can take it apart again as needed Devon Taylor
@@justmike57 I had a colossal screwdriver set already i'm a mechanic LOL good idea though i was just helping my friend out man i just didn't had electrical tape but i needed that anyway TBH. Yeah il def do that though.
first off, why did you skip the part where you actually open it up which is the part people find most difficult? i'm down to a single screw that has a head ^ shaped like a triangular pyramid with rounded edges so you can't grip it with anything.
You can buy the specialty tools with those odd shapes at Home Depot or most hardware stores. But I have found if you have a small headed screwdriver, you can still get them out. The video was getting to long and had to cut is back, but once you think you have all the screws out, you just start to pull or pry carefully to get it open and also watching that you didn't miss another screw that might be holding it together still Carbon Crank.
@@justmike57 Sorry mike. You don't seem to be getting the point. The part you skipped is the hardest part of getting it apart. Of course, you can get it apart if you can get all the screws out but there are 2 that no screwdriver is going to remove. It has no slots of any kind and is shaped as I said. It's not like the one you show. Others have mentioned these fasteners that are there just to keep you from being able to get it apart thinking it will make you buy a new one. I got it apart yesterday. I went nuclear on it. I took my angle grinder and cut at the seam where those screws were and cut through them. It worked and the cut doesn't look too bad. I wanted to clean it because it's at least 8 years old but I also wanted to see if I could fix the oscillating mechanism. I thought cleaning and lubing would free it up but as it turns out the problem is internal to the motor. The motor has an internal gear reduction mechanism and it's jumping cogs. I may see if I can get a motor for it now that I know I can get it apart again in probably ten minutes. BTW, you can leave about half the screws out without it affecting anything. It's really impossible to get these kinds of fan blades completely clean but getting most of it off greatly increases the amount of air it will move. Blows great, just doesn't turn. 😒
@@jackhammer111 I am glad you have some nuclear in you to get the job done. It anything, I would have tried drilling the screw head off. I just figure, if there is a will, there is a way. And like I also say, it was already broke, so give it a try to save yourself money. I have found, if you can spray the blades down with a good cleaner and let them soak, then bring it into the shower with hot water spraying on all the blades as you turn it, there will be a lot of that dust/dirt/oily mess coming off the blades. It surprised me. Anyways I am happy you got it apart and got it cleaned and lubed. And about the screws being to many, they are there to keep it closed and tight so it will not make any noise or hurt someone's child and get sued over it. But for the most part, the fan is yours now to do with as you want or need and you have a good brain on your shoulders to keep your place safe.
@@justmike57 I see now that the reason they rounded the top and rounded the edges of the shape is so you could not get a drill bit to catch hold. It would just keep sliding off. It's tight. remember, it basically snaps together.there are no gaps. they have so many screws to keep it rigid in shipping and handling and it's probably less likely to break if you knocked it over.. so I won't knock it over. thanks for your responses. we're just working-class people getting along with what we've got. there's one like it for sale about 15 miles from me for 20 bucks.
@@jackhammer111 Your right about just getting along in life. In the fall, I get these fans for .99 at the Goodwill stores here. Nobody wants to store them, so nobody buys them in the fall. Waiting for the right color tag to get down to .99 is what I do. I am sure I have 6 or more of different sizes and brands. If you think it is a good buy for you, than I suggest to go buy it for later use.
“ I don’t want someone else’s DIRT in my house either” lol 😂 I’m with you on that!!! Excellent job I tried to clean mines and I gave up 😏
It is best to video you taking it apart, so you can watch how you did it so you can put it back together is a good idea. Just remember, they hide the screws for beauty and has to come apart easy for the workers. Thanks for stopping in Lady La.
Just Mike Yahoo! 🥳 Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I Initially gave up with pieces and parts everywhere. I was about to throw away the fan...You gave me a boost. I sat down looked at your video again. And yes honey lol I was able to get it apart using a eyeglass screwdriver to fit into the really small areas. I used my Dyson vacuum to suck out all the dust bunnies then I wiped it down with fantastic. I wish I could add pics on here of parts every where on my back deck as a testament that yes even a women in her mid 40’s can do it..... 😉 Thanks for the encouragement, I DID IT!
@@ladyla4ya, This makes me very happy for you.
@@justmike57 hello, I was wondering how did you remove the black ring by the motor
Yep $50 get the latest version with ozone generator
Thanks for the demo! One small thing I wanted to point out.. if you use 3-in-1 oil, make sure to use the blue bottle. The red bottle contains detergents, which will absorb dust and eventually turn the felt around the sleeve bearings into goo. The bottle with blue text (I think it actually has a picture of a motor on the front,) is specifically for motors. Or Zoom Spout, that works great too.
Thanks for the info! I heard about this, but keep forgetting to look in the stores for this when I am there Harley Badger.
I am a thrift store bargain hunter, but you win the trophy with this buy. This video is packed with nuggets of valuable info. Thank you.
Thank you Granny Bee, There are great bargains to be had at a thrift store
Got it! old Lasco 42" - Model T42915 A 3/32nd allan wrench fit 16 screws from the outside. I found five cig butts and a cue tip, the red tube from a wd-40 can, and loads of filth inside a discarded one. Don't think I would have tried this without your video, so thank you! I see new price around $70. I took parts into the shower, sprayed with simple green, then rinsed with water. Even the part with electronics, motor and all, was able to direct the shower spray pretty well on that. Lubed only one bearing, used white lightning, a wax made for bicycle chains. Runs real quiet. Does not oscillate, may get it next time I clean it.
Thank you so much for your story of success on your fan. Even the gory details of what you found inside the fan, lol. Makes me feel good I was able to help a few people with their fans. I know, not everybody can run a screwdriver, but just the same, if it is ready for the trash, why not try it.
Thanks again Robert H.
Thank u very much. Ur step by step directions has helped me clean my Lasko tower Fan today.
You are welcome and glad to hear this helped CGSK.
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH, I've had my lasko fan for over 10yrs & because it says you can't open it, I've been wrapping things on sticks to clean through the vents lol 😆 😅 😂 Now I've opened it & cleaned it for REAL! MY allergies also thanks you deeply 1💜
Glad I could help you and many others Carmen J.
This is where the government should come in and demand these companies stop doing these shady business practices of using irregular screws to make it difficult to repair the product.
Oh, but you may be wrong. May years ago, they started making cheap things to buy, this would stimulate the economy. It was called a throw away society. This way you would Have to buy more and keep the businesses running and employ more people. Sad thing is, when you bought a washer and dryer, you use to have it last 35 years or more. Now, the washers and dryers are expected to last 4 years. Who wins now, you think you are going to get ahead but now in 4 years you have to buy a new pair.
This is why we need to learn how to fix things again on our own too get a few more years than expected out of the things we buy. Most people think it is broke, so I have to buy another. I say, it's broke so I can't break it anymore than it is, so give it a try to see if I can make it any better. Otherwise, I was going to buy a new one anyway if I can't fix it.
Wow, that's what mine needed thank you. Trying to oil with a tube didn't work. One of those H screws would not come off with a small screwdriver turning just one side if you have a grinder with a very narrow disk you can sacrifice an old screwdriver to get those off. Takes off like a champ now.
That is right John Hess. They don't want you to oil them, just throw them away and buy new. When you get the screws out, I hope you found some new screws that would fit in place of the odd headed screws.
I have another model, but this video gave me the courage to dissamble and clean it. Kind regards from Panamá 🇵🇦
Well thank you and I am glad I inspired you to try to fix it yourself. Thank you so much for watching Victor Db.
Wow that was expensive then. You found a treasure. After giving it loads of love, look at that it works!
EveCalmasKitchen, it was cheap to buy and cheap to fix, not counting my time off the couch, lol
I have 2 of these exact fans, both were essentially in same condition as his was- dirty & not spinning properly.
I found his YT vid and realized these should be easily fixed (& cleaned). His video helped a great deal
My only critique is that @3 min mark, he indicates you need to remove base and force the sides rails up. When in fact, once the 2 lower
back specialty-headed screws are removed, the bottom nameplate panel can be removed. Thus the entire front can be removed and the disassembly completed without the need to remove the base and force anything.
Always great to hear a success story on repairs Charlie Piland.
I came back after watching this video to say thank you for recording this. My fan is cleaner now and the air is cooler. Thanks!
I am very happy to hear from you about your better experience with your fan. I hope others are helped by my video also Jones
You always find the best deals. And I think it’s awesome that you can make it like new. TFS my friend. Diane
Deals are great, you pay cheap and if I break it, trying to fix it, I didn't really loose a thing Diane
Didnt know that you could fix these fans. Another winning video, my friend
Some things are well worth fixing, if you have an idea on how to do it Elegant Homestead
Thanks Mike! I had actually bought a brand new tower fan from that same brand name: Lasko. It's model 2511, in the box plastic and all. Unfortunately, to my dread, when I first powered it on it was fine until I heard a loud sand-papery sound coming from the top of the fan. I was pissed, especially since I spent $50 and purchased online.
Found your video, took it apart *fearlessly* afterwards because I was desperate. Tell me how there was NO GREASE inside that top sleeve bearing! None!
I had some dielectric grease laying around and I put a nice little dot on the fan shaft, put the bitch back together and now it's completely silent; the main reason for purchasing a tower fan.
Thanks for your guidance! Thumbs up.
If anyone has my same model and you're reading this comment, you will need:
- T15 (*) screwdriver, preferably a long one to get into deep spots
- small flathead (-) screwdriver
-small phillips (+) screwdriver
Kenji Almonté, I would have been upset also. They don't really want the fans to last long. But it does sound like someone dropped the ball with the lub. I am so happy you gave it a try and got it working again with no noise. By the way, thanks for adding a tool list for others to see. Thank you so much for stopping by.
@@justmike57 Anytime man! I do what I can to help others; these things are complicated for some after all..
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Ha ha I just went through this exact same experience and then decided to look up the video afterwards but I swear they put those things together so that if you do try to clean the thing they’re counting on you getting to the third step and giving up because you basically have to take it completely apart just to get inside the part you want to clean and I think most people will give up by then but I got mine all cleaned and working and I realized after doing a couple of them that this is what you are getting yourself into.... Now I know how they work it’s a little faster and it’s definitely worth it but the first one was so many pieces and hours trying to do the minimal amount to just do what I needed to do but was forced to take it completely apart
No one wants you to fix or repair their product they sell. This is why we were trained to throw away everything that don't work anymore, instead of fixing it. This is where we come in to try our best to repair what we have. Don't like to waste my money on things that don't work after a year or two NefFy.
I love your bio underneath this video!! Definitely will be tuning in more often to see the schannanagins you and your family may get into or the things you'll take apart and fix or explore!! By the way my fan was not hardly blowing any air and after watching this its blowing better than it was brand new outta the box!!! Thanks for the step by step.
Hello there KT Mae, I am happy you enjoyed it and glad to see you here. It's nice to be able to do many things here to maybe help others figure things out and I do enjoy many things with dad popping in to see what Roy and I are up to. lol. Thanks for watching.
Great bargain on the fan and with a little work she’s up and running, nice job man 👍
You are so right Gardening in Gnome town
Well, this shows me what to expect when I take mine apart. Thanks!
The hard part is finding all the screws and then getting them back in the right order Mike S.
@@justmike57 Yeah, I always take lots of pictures.
Great video - now I know exactly what to do for my lasko tower fan
Great to hear you are going to give it a try Ethan Isenberg.
Wow what a bargain mike a little TLC and its like new you did a great job fixing and cleaning it thanks for showing us deffo a bargain tfs mike hugs Wendy xxxx
And a good way to save money if you don't have a lot Wendy. Thank You for stopping by my channel
Mike the video was clear and everything was good .....will check what you told me about movie maker..
Thanks again Rick
Awesome thank you Rick H.
Thanks, you motivated me to clean mine... i hope i can put them back together
Just start an assembly line as you take things off, the put it back together in the reverse order Diana. Thank for watching
I appreciate this video, just cleaned my wife’s tower fan, so maybe she will do something in return 😇
That's great you got it cleaned and for something in return would be Dinner? lmbo. Have a great day Mitch M
Thank you for sharing the valuable information. Have a good one
Backyard Gardening, you are very welcome
Thanks very helpful video. For the grease - can you just get a small packet of grease from the autoparts store if you don't need a lot of grease, or does it need to be a certain kind of grease?
Almost any grease will do. Sometimes the auto parts store have samples. I use the tube of grease that you would pack your wheel bearings with. It's small and you can reseal the top with the plastic cap. Kinda like a peanut can size.
Mike you can do anything! Great job! Blessings!
Yes, but I hope it helps others give it a try Nicole
Nice job fixing up that 60 dollar fan. I just bought a new one and am looking to buy a fine mesh screening and some Velcro to attach to the back of my new fan to cut down on some of the grit and grim that you had to clean out of your 99 cent fan. :) They sell these filter for $25.00 and I think that's a bit ridiculous. I'm sure I can get enough screen and Velcro for about 15. and make a cover for both mine and my daughters fan. You might want to try that on yours too to add a little more life to that 99 cent fan. Thanks for the video.
Hey Mary. The screen sounds like a good idea and yes the filters are ridiculous priced. The screen will cut down on the air flow, but will catch some of the dust. Just keep in mind, you might want the air flow at times and it still might be nicer to learn to clean your fan every other year and not to forget to oil and or grease the fan where you can.
@@justmike57 Agreed, I always kept my other fans cleaned all the time and was unsure what was going to go on with this one. Now that I've watched your video, it should make it a little less intimidating. :)
I like your advice, that even if it goes wrong it wasn't working anyway. Amazing fix though for the money.
Thank you Karen, just keep that thought in you mind on a lot of items
just shows ya, if ya put the work in you get success, great one Mike x
Thank you Tis Lisa, you are so right
Thanks for the help!
No problem! You are very welcome George Hank .
Thank you for sharing just mike keep up the good work
Hey, Life at Home. Thanks for stopping by
You are good. I am learning.
Just like working on a car, someone put it together and you know you should be able to fix it Hecktor
@@justmike57 ,yeeee
Really a good video and very detailed.......great job. ..!......
Can you tell me what program you used to do video and what kind of camera?....thanks Rick....
Rick, I use a very old, outdated program to make my videos, Movie Maker. Yes, I know I need to update to a newer one, but just don't take the time to figure out how to operate it. Most of my videos are done with the Sony handycam. HDR-SR11. I did have it below the video, but seems to me, UA-cam took it off, but I would have to look again to make sure. Thanks for stopping in Rick H.
14:22 OsKillates!!! had me there!! 😂
Here, you can always find a good deal if it don't really work well or at the end of the season for fans What Now?
@@justmike57 No doubt this is a good video if someone has time. My father does stuff like this because he is skilled and has time. I pretend i dont have time possibly bcos I am not skilled.:)
Hello thank you for the tutorial, I have a question tho, cant slide the central cylinder why is that, it seems so straight forward on the video but there is some metal lip that does not allow me to do so on the small metal cylinder, I took the screw that keep the cylinder in place, all is the same as your video except that the cylinder will not come off.
You are right about seems so straight forward. For some reason there is a screw hiding that you missed. Sometime you have to bang on it with a rubber hammer and maybe you will finally find the screw you missed. Just remember that they had to put it together so it should come apart. The fan companies don't want you to repair the fan, they want you to buy another, but for a high, new fan price.
Liked your video Iam Mom 🐲 trying show my 13 yr fix his broken tower fan
Thank you so much Georgia Wise. I hope he gets it ok after watching my video.
Good video!
Glad you enjoyed it Chaconce.
good Job Just Mike, you know you can get cans of compressed air at walmart and you can blow out any dirt with it.
Yes, you can buy cans of air to blow it out. But, it's not my dirt and the fan needed oiled/greased, because it was starting up very slow Iseekoutthetruth
I wish l was as handy as you✨Is there anything you can’t fix? Great job Mike✨
I am willing to try to fix anything Daveda. Heaters, fans, cars houses, clocks, mowers. Even my computer sometimes, lol
Great job on the information
Some of these fans, like this one, are a bit tricky to get into, but remember, someone had to put it together
Appreciate this Video 👌🏽
Glad you appreciate the video Natkeisha Irwin
Great. Job Mike
Thank you Stephanie
Im going to try this, thx!
I use the attitude of "I was going to throw it out anyways, so I can't hurt it" Ann M. If you have to, record where and what screws came out of which hole. Also, as you take it apart, set the bowels of the outside screws and the inside screws. That might also help you.
@@justmike57 correct! that's the plan, thanks again!
you can adapt a small regular flathead screw driver by cutting a slot in the middle with a dremel.
You are so right Akira. There are alway a way around the new tool buying, unless you need all these other different types of screw heads. Harbor Freight sells the screwdrivers that has different screw heads.
Great Information, nice upload
Thank you Sunuwar Akash
Useful video
Thank you N Nowsheen
Right on my friend thats cool
And is cool when I get done Dan Anderson
Good Idea. I got a gunked up one too!
I do believe it is well worth trying to fix them, then buying a new one Bootlegcustomshop
thanks for sharing
Thanks for stopping by
What kind of grease do you use? We called our local hardware store and they recommended this silicone stuff?
I used what was on hand. Disk Break Grease. The grease was mad for high temps. so I figured it should be good. I would also say a silicone grease would work as well so even if it dries out, the silicon should keep it slick.
Hey @Just Mike how do I remove the ring by the motor shaft ?
There are small slits on the inside of the ring you can poke a small screwdriver in and pry it gently off, but make sure not to let it go flying off and lose it mdumiseni gwebu.
@@justmike57 Thank You 😁
Have a lasco tower fan only one speed working only notting else working need some advice
Well, Robbie Khallie. I would say it is already broken, so don't be afraid to get into it and see why the switches are not making a connection. Not knowing what your fan switches look like, a pad, push button or dial. There might be a chance that if they are all broke, but one, you might be able to move a wire to make the fan stay on Medium all the time.
Wow .99 some patience some know how and voila. I know its pretty bad when you think of all the dust in fans. Whether its your dust or not
I don't know if it will help mine my problem is it comes on and off by itself and goes high and low by itself
I haven't heard of this problem Diana. For the high and low, that would only be starting out on low, because the dust and oils would need to warm up, and slowly go to high. I wouldn't know for sure, unless I was to listen to the fan.
I give this fan rating of 2 of 5 because I couldn’t find a way to clean it
These or most the fans are hard to figure out how to get inside them. The screws are hidden for a sleeker look and they don't want you to fix them, just buy another one of their fans.
I don't know why making a product that will be a nightmare to clean! I had 2 Tower fans and throw it in the trash and buy 2 regular fans that are easy to clean everytime thay I want to.
They have decided that we should be a throwaway society. And nobody wanted to fight it. The sometimes odd screws they use make it more difficult unless you go and buy another special screwdriver. I try to help others save their money and just clean what they have and with a little time, you have a clean, oiled fan that works as good as new. Thanks for stopping in Incognito Jack Boricua
I think they've now replaced the screws to make them basically impossible to take off.
Yes, they are using all different kinds of screw to keep you out of the fan and just buy a new one. But it you really want, you can get them tools at Home Depot and other hardware stores Marion Stein.
@@justmike57 What tool? I've never seen a tool shaped like the top of the one single fastener I can't get out.
What type of grease is safe for electrical items?
The grease is only for the shaft of the motor to slide into the sleeve and holds up better that oil. So, there is not that much grease used to worry about. The shaft does get hot when in operation, so I would recommend a disc bearing grease. I do hope I answered your question and if you have any thought about this, let me know Wonnieboy.
What kind of grease are you using
Any kind of grease you might have that will last longer than oil. Food grade grease, car grease, bearing grease. They all work well and you don't need a lot. Just enough to coat the areas that are rubbing in the fan, like the shaft of the fan.
Great job. Might seem easy to you but not everyone is mechanically inclined to remember how to put it back n what works what. Nice tho.
Very true! Something to remember that helps. Video yourself taking the fan apart. This way, you can go back over your video to see what or how you got it apart. Anything to save your money in your pocket to spend on other things you might want Seam McGuire. Thanks for stopping in.
What is the name of the grease you used?
When I use grease, I use the boat grease or they do have a food grade grease. Either one is good and no smell from either one.
Ya need a set of spanner screwdrivers
Every time you turn around, it seems you need to buy more tools than what you have now to work on anything these days Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching.
Thanks for the tip on WD-40 I did not know it would rust again if I used that but I had a feeling it wasn’t the best thing to use.
I don’t know if you know this but I feel like I owe you a tip now so...
☝🏻🤓did you know you can use WD-40 to remove paint off your hands?! Makes it very easy.... possibly (likely) not good for your skin.... I don’t know, but I do it and it works good... and I like the smell!
Yes, I did know that. WD-40 is amazing stuff if you use it on the right things NefFy.
Just blow it with a leaf blower you would be surprised how much dust comes out
You are right about blowing it. An air compressor does a fine job also, but when buying it from a thrift store, you don't know what type of house it came from and also if it is yours, in time you will need to oil and grease the fan to make it last longer Omran Chehab.
Han-D-Man Mike.
Bob, you know it so well
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That's right NoneMechanic101, slow but sure, I am moving on up there
I was cleaning my room, And looked at my fan and said omg, I have to clean this. Came on UA-cam and found this vid. Mine is just a different model. Im dreading taking it apart.
Cleaning any fan, this video helps you with the idea of how to find the screws and what to look for. I am so happy you are going to try to take yours apart to deep clean your fan and oil it for this summer weather. Thanks for watching Mari Mayn
I just did mine and it turned out way easier then I thought. I have another one but different model from the one I just did and that one was a nightmare. I'm still repairing the body that I broken taking it apart. But the one today was super easy
@@wonnie46403 Once you do your first one and start to realize how they hid the screws for a cleaner look, it gets way easier to take apart. And like I have said, you were going to throw it away anyways, so if ya break it, it don't matter. Thanks for stopping by Wonnieboy
Hi mike
Hello again Jacqueline B
how did you know
How did I know what Javier? If it needed oiled? if so, the fan takes to long to get to speed or it never gets to speed. Or after running awhile, it might slow down and or stop.
@@justmike57 No, i was looking on youtube randomly for fan repairs and it just so happens that the 2nd video was this fan. Exactly the same one i have. I was just surprised to see this video and all the knowledge it carries on the fan that i own. Well played youtube.
Interesting Mike! Check out my garden show!
Michael, you do have a great garden
I see you have a hammer just in case.
lol, you have a sharp eye Chief Louie.
Stupidity some of these designs the lasko fan i had to fix for a friend had a rattling noise i had to actually bring out a toolkit for 1 they decided to use these stupid screws that require T15 milimeter sockets and then the worst part u had to use even more screws to even take the dam thing apart and i found out rattling noise from silver so then i had to go to hardware store and get electrical tape then come back to fix the thing. Stupidity some of these designs oh they just make the fans look so great ha it just makes it a pain to work on them.
Most all companies want you to just throw away the product and buy new. It is best once you get the screw out, too replace it with a standard head screw so you can take it apart again as needed Devon Taylor
@@justmike57 I had a colossal screwdriver set already i'm a mechanic LOL good idea though i was just helping my friend out man i just didn't had electrical tape but i needed that anyway TBH. Yeah il def do that though.
first off, why did you skip the part where you actually open it up which is the part people find most difficult? i'm down to a single screw that has a head ^ shaped like a triangular pyramid with rounded edges so you can't grip it with anything.
You can buy the specialty tools with those odd shapes at Home Depot or most hardware stores. But I have found if you have a small headed screwdriver, you can still get them out. The video was getting to long and had to cut is back, but once you think you have all the screws out, you just start to pull or pry carefully to get it open and also watching that you didn't miss another screw that might be holding it together still Carbon Crank.
@@justmike57 Sorry mike. You don't seem to be getting the point. The part you skipped is the hardest part of getting it apart. Of course, you can get it apart if you can get all the screws out but there are 2 that no screwdriver is going to remove. It has no slots of any kind and is shaped as I said. It's not like the one you show. Others have mentioned these fasteners that are there just to keep you from being able to get it apart thinking it will make you buy a new one. I got it apart yesterday. I went nuclear on it. I took my angle grinder and cut at the seam where those screws were and cut through them. It worked and the cut doesn't look too bad. I wanted to clean it because it's at least 8 years old but I also wanted to see if I could fix the oscillating mechanism. I thought cleaning and lubing would free it up but as it turns out the problem is internal to the motor. The motor has an internal gear reduction mechanism and it's jumping cogs. I may see if I can get a motor for it now that I know I can get it apart again in probably ten minutes. BTW, you can leave about half the screws out without it affecting anything. It's really impossible to get these kinds of fan blades completely clean but getting most of it off greatly increases the amount of air it will move. Blows great, just doesn't turn. 😒
@@jackhammer111 I am glad you have some nuclear in you to get the job done. It anything, I would have tried drilling the screw head off. I just figure, if there is a will, there is a way. And like I also say, it was already broke, so give it a try to save yourself money.
I have found, if you can spray the blades down with a good cleaner and let them soak, then bring it into the shower with hot water spraying on all the blades as you turn it, there will be a lot of that dust/dirt/oily mess coming off the blades. It surprised me.
Anyways I am happy you got it apart and got it cleaned and lubed. And about the screws being to many, they are there to keep it closed and tight so it will not make any noise or hurt someone's child and get sued over it. But for the most part, the fan is yours now to do with as you want or need and you have a good brain on your shoulders to keep your place safe.
@@justmike57 I see now that the reason they rounded the top and rounded the edges of the shape is so you could not get a drill bit to catch hold. It would just keep sliding off. It's tight. remember, it basically snaps together.there are no gaps. they have so many screws to keep it rigid in shipping and handling and it's probably less likely to break if you knocked it over.. so I won't knock it over. thanks for your responses. we're just working-class people getting along with what we've got. there's one like it for sale about 15 miles from me for 20 bucks.
@@jackhammer111 Your right about just getting along in life. In the fall, I get these fans for .99 at the Goodwill stores here. Nobody wants to store them, so nobody buys them in the fall. Waiting for the right color tag to get down to .99 is what I do. I am sure I have 6 or more of different sizes and brands. If you think it is a good buy for you, than I suggest to go buy it for later use.