Steps in Repairing an Electric Fan

1. SCREWDRIVER

2. SOLDERING TOOLS

3. PLIERS

4. MULTI-TESTER

5. WHAT ARE THE TROUBLES YOU HAVE
ALREADY ENCOUNTERED IN USING AN
ELECTRIC FAN?
WHAT DID YOU DO ABOUT IT?

6. Prepared by: Redentor E. Ramos

7. At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
identify the parts and functions of an electric fan;
follow pre-testing domestic electronic appliances;
diagnose and troubleshoot a dead set electric fan and
Observe safety precaution in diagnosing.

8. Electric Fan
It is an AC Motor connected to the 60 Hz power source
which converts electrical energy to mechanical energy
in order to generate a moving air.

9. PARTS OF AN ELECTRIC FAN

10. PERFORMING PRE-TESTING OF AN ELECTRIC FAN
Determine what the problem really is.
Perform preliminary inspection to locate where the problem
originated
Perform closer inspection into the suspected defective parts or
components.

11. COMMON TROUBLE
OF AN ELECTRIC FAN

12. DOESN’T ROTATE
What to do?
1.Check the outlet
2.Check for an open AC cord or wiring
3.Check for an open Thermal Fuse
4.Check for an open speed selector switch
5.Check for a defective system control or motor

13. 1.Check for a shorted capacitor
2.Check for an open start winding
3.Check if the shaft is slightly bent
4.Check for an oiling and dirt build up.
5.Verify if oil is sufficient
STARTS TO ROTATE ONLY BY MANUAL TURNING
OF THE SHAFT
What to do?

14. 1. Check for any worn bearing.
2. Check loose guard mark.
3. Check loose guard fitter.
4. Check for an improperly balanced blade or broken blade.
5. Check if there is too much front to back play in the motor shaft.
6. Check for an oil and dirt build up.
7. Check if oil is sufficient.
8. Check for any improper mounting of the front and/or rear guard.
9. Check if there are loose screws.
NOISY OPERATION
What to do?

15. SAFETY PRECAUTION
Unplug from electrical supply source before cleaning.
After servicing, any safety device (including grilles and blades)
must be reinstalled or remounted as previously installed.
Use soft damp cloth then wipe with dry cloth. Do not use
harmful cleaners.
Do not bend the blades.
If the plug and supply cord are damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or a suitable qualified person
in order to avoid a hazard.