Now the weather temperature climbs further, and in a while it will be a hot summer, when it is sure to use the electric fan. And the electric fan after nearly a year of inactivity, inevitably will fall some dust, and then is not cleaned before, will also leave dust. Floor fans are more electric fans used at home, you can move around, the wind is generally very large, inevitably how to take down the floor fan cleaning it?
First, how to take down the floor fan to wash
1. Ensure that the fan is powered off, if the fan has been used, to wait for the motor to cool down before disassembly.
2. Remove the protective net behind the fan. There are two types of protective net, one is screwed, the other is a protection card fixed. Screws need to use a screwdriver to tighten the screws, while the protection card is much simpler, just open the snap can be.
3. Remove the fan blade. There is a circular device in the middle of the fan blade for fixing the fan blade. You need to unscrew it clockwise, then you can easily remove the fan blade.
4. To remove the bracket, first loosen the fixing screw used to adjust the height, flip the disc to the ground, and then unscrew the lower screw counterclockwise.
5. To clean the fan blades and other parts, first you need to prepare a basin of water and detergent. The cleaning agent should be a household cleaner or detergent. Use a cloth or towel to carefully scrub the fan guard, fan blades, etc. Both small parts and the main body are fine. After cleaning, don’t forget to wipe off the water stains with a dry towel and put it in a ventilated place to dry. Make sure the fan is completely dry before assembling and using.
Second, disassemble the electric fan cleaning how to clean
First cut off the power supply to prevent electric shock. Then start to disassemble the protective net of the electric fan. Generally speaking, the fan box and the base of the electric fan are designed to be easy to install and remove. No disassembly tools are needed. When removing the electric fan, please rotate the upper belt buckle in a certain direction. The screws securing the fan blades need to be removed using a screwdriver (usually a plum or Phillips type screwdriver). After removing the screws, you can remove the protective screen. Make a note of it.
Wipe the fan blades with an absorbent cloth. It should be wiped with the right hand while rotating the fan blades with the left hand to avoid leaving dead spots. In addition to cleaning the fan blades and the protective net, some other parts of the electric fan need to be cleaned.
Reinstall the disassembled electric fan parts back. This process is actually relatively simple. Simply follow the previous steps for disassembly and then perform the opposite operation. Remember to reverse the order and make sure that all screws are fully tightened and will not affect daily use.
Why electric fans tend to accumulate dust
Most dust particles floating around the house have some sort of electrical charge, which usually causes dust molecules to clump together. The fan blades move quickly through the air, rubbing against the air molecules and pushing them apart. This creates an electrical charge on the leading edge of the fan blades, which is called static electricity. As the dust molecules pass through the air and interact with the leading edge of the fan blade, they are attracted to the charged edge and adhere there. Due to friction, the leading edge of the fan blade generates and holds the maximum charge, thus drawing in the most dust.
