Box Fan Squeaking

If your fan has multiple speed settings test the fan on each setting for several minutes.

Fan noise samsung fridge freezer. Many people throw fairly new box fans out well before their time. My fan is brand newit makes a creeky squeeky sound every time it turns to the righti know how to put a fan togetherbut ive never tried to see if i can open up a motor to see if i can hear where it is originating fromi think the joint is too tight in the arm maybei cant find anyone who knows who can fix it no electrician knowsi also have problem finding someone who can install an. The motors and bearings on box fans have a tendency to go bad.

The motors and bearings on box fans have a tendency to go bad. It sound like its coming from the fan. Test the fan to see if the squeaking sound is gone.

Box fans work by having a set of fan blades attached on the shaft of a small motor. Box fans work by having a set of fan blades attached on the shaft of a small motor. Like most small appliances people dont take the time to clean them even though it will make them last much longer.

So you take a small piece of duct tape and you stick it on one blade close to the center. You keep applying tape until it stops shaking. Here is how to fix a box fan.

If the squeaking is gone thats great. This thread is locked. Now you know how to maintain your fan.

You can follow the question or vote as helpful but you cannot reply to this thread. If the squeaking still persists there may be a more complex issue. I bought a brand new xbox one s a couple of days ago and it started making a squeaky noise that is very annoying.

How to rejuvenate a box fan. How to fix a squeaky box fan. I guess it is easier to put it out for the trash and spend anoth.