5 STEPS TO CLEANING A SIMPLE SQUARE BOX FAN AT HOME

The box fan is one of the most popular fan choices today. However, after a period of use, the fan will be dusty and dirty. To increase the cooling efficiency and life of the fan, it is essential to clean the square box fan. Immediately see the instructions below if you do not know how to clean the fan.

 

1. Instructions for cleaning square box fans at home

Cleaning the box fan is essential to prolong the life of the fan and increase the cooling efficiency of the product. But not everyone knows how to clean the fan at home. In general, cleaning the fan is not too difficult, just follow the following instructions.

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Need to unplug the power supply from the box fan before cleaning

 

1.1. Unplug the power from the fan

Disconnecting the power supply from the fan is essential to ensure your safety during cleaning. So don’t skip this important step.

 

1.2. Remove the cover of the box fan

After unplugging the power from the fan, the next thing you need to do is remove the outer protective layer of the fan. The fan housing is made of plastic, so you need to handle it very carefully to avoid cracking. After removing the fan’s screws, they need to be carefully stored to avoid being lost.

 

1.3. Clean the outside of the fan

With the fan cover removed, you can clean it with water. If it is not heavily soiled, you can use a damp cloth to clean the outer cover of the fan. After using water to clean the dust on the fan housing, you need to use a dry cloth to wipe it again. This not only helps to dry the fan cover, but also helps to clean the fan thoroughly.

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The fan cover after removing can be washed with water

 

1.4. Spray to clean the mesh and square box propeller

The next step of the square box fan cleaning job is to clean the fan blades, airsink and rear fan cage of the fan. Use the spray tube to spray the soap solution evenly on the parts. After that, use a soft cloth to clean the wings, radiator and rear fan cage. With these parts only wipe with a cloth, do not use water. Because if it is unfortunate to let water fall into the motor, it will damage the fan.

 

1.5. Reassemble the original parts

After cleaning the fan parts, the next step is to install all the fan parts as before.

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Install the fan parts as they were originally when cleaning is complete

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2. Important note when using square box fan

The longevity of the square box fan is always an issue that most people care about. The durability of the fan is not only dependent on the materials used to make the fan. Whether the fan is durable or not depends on the user’s use process. In order to prolong the life of the fan, you should pay attention to a few things when using it.

 

2.1. Place the fan in a flat position

Placing the fan in a flat position when operating the fan is a necessity. If the fan is placed in an uneven position, it will cause the fan to shake when rotating. And this will cause the fan parts to become loose. This is also a factor that reduces the life of the fan.

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Place the box fan on a flat surface when the fan is running

 

2.2. Unplug the power supply after use

A lot of us have a habit of never unplugging the power from the fan after using it. This is a bad habit and is the root cause of the failure of fans and other household appliances. There have been many cases where not unplugging the power from the fan after use has resulted in a fire and fan failure.
Besides, there are some people who do not turn off the fan when going out to do something. This has caused the fan to work non-stop. It is this action that has significantly reduced the life of the fan. Therefore, when using a square box fan, you need to pay close attention to this issue. Please unplug the power, turn off the fan when going out not to use.

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Turn off and unplug the fan when not in use

 

2.3. Clean the fan regularly

Dirt is also one of the causes that shorten the life of the fan. The dust on the fan is inevitable. All types of fans after using for a while, all kinds of dirt will stick on the fan. At this point, we need to clean the fan.
Cleaning the fan has the effect of removing all the dirt on the fan. A clean fan will look good and have more aesthetic value. But more importantly, the fan’s ability to generate wind is also better. Besides, when the dirt is removed, the fan motor will work easier. As a result, the life of the fan is longer.

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Cleaning the box fan regularly is the way to prolong the life of the product

How to clean the square box fan? Above, Tran Phat shared the simplest way to clean the box fan. You can completely do it yourself at home without having to pay for a worker.

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