Holmes box fan motor replacement AWS
Holmes box fan motor replacement
Holmes box fan motor replacement A quick and easy guide to replace the motor of your Holmes box fan
Written By: Max Cossalter
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Holmes box fan motor replacement
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Holmes box fan motor replacement
INTRODUCTION This is a very simple guide that will help you dissasemble and replace the motor of your Holmes box fan, this process is easy and it only requires a screwdriver and a new motor to install.
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Screwdriver (1)
Replacement Motor (1)
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Holmes box fan motor replacement
Step 1 — Motor
The first step is to make sure you unplug your fan from the outlet.
Make sure you also unplug the power cord from the back of the fan.
Step 2
Now that your fan is unplugged, lay it flat with the brand label facing upward.
Next is to remove the front cover.
Remove the six screws from the perimeter of the cover in order to remove the front cover.
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Step 3
Next is the back cover.
Flip over the fan so you have access to these six screws.
Remove the six screws from the perimeter of the cover in order to remove the back cover.
Step 4
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Remove these four screws in order to remove the motor and fan blades from the housing.
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Step 5
The housing should now be able to lift away from the motor and fan blade.
Step 6
The next step is to remove the mounts that held the motor to the housing.
Remove these four screws to remove the mounts.
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Step 7
Now you are able to remove the motor from the fan blades.
Be careful, if you used your fan recently the motor may be quite hot. Step 8
Now you can insert your new motor and you are done!
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. © iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
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Holmes box fan motor replacement This document was last generated on 2017-06-16 03:25:36 PM.
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Holmes box fan motor replacement A quick and easy guide to replace the motor of your Holmes box fan
Written By: Max Cossalter
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www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 8
Holmes box fan motor replacement
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Holmes box fan motor replacement
INTRODUCTION This is a very simple guide that will help you dissasemble and replace the motor of your Holmes box fan, this process is easy and it only requires a screwdriver and a new motor to install.
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Screwdriver (1)
Replacement Motor (1)
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Holmes box fan motor replacement
Step 1 — Motor
The first step is to make sure you unplug your fan from the outlet.
Make sure you also unplug the power cord from the back of the fan.
Step 2
Now that your fan is unplugged, lay it flat with the brand label facing upward.
Next is to remove the front cover.
Remove the six screws from the perimeter of the cover in order to remove the front cover.
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Holmes box fan motor replacement
Step 3
Next is the back cover.
Flip over the fan so you have access to these six screws.
Remove the six screws from the perimeter of the cover in order to remove the back cover.
Step 4
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Remove these four screws in order to remove the motor and fan blades from the housing.
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Step 5
The housing should now be able to lift away from the motor and fan blade.
Step 6
The next step is to remove the mounts that held the motor to the housing.
Remove these four screws to remove the mounts.
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Step 7
Now you are able to remove the motor from the fan blades.
Be careful, if you used your fan recently the motor may be quite hot. Step 8
Now you can insert your new motor and you are done!
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. © iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
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Holmes box fan motor replacement This document was last generated on 2017-06-16 03:25:36 PM.
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