Don't throw out your fan if it suddenly stops without any burnt smell.
I have an i-stand fan that I have used for more than ten years. One day it suddenly stopped turning, while still switch on.
I was contemplating to cannabalise the fan for parts, which can be salvaged for other repair jobs. I have dismantled all removable components of the fan.
After brushing away the dust in the motor, I discovered there wasn’t any burnt mark on the motor coil.
The fan is a very simple electrical appliance. The heart of the fan is only the motor with a capacitor. If the motor is not burnt, then the whole fan can be serviced and repaired. Either the carbon bush is worn out, the wiring is broken or disconnected or the spindle has jammed due to dust and dried grease. I sent the motor to my colleague, who is a qualified chargeman, for checking. He tested and confirmed that the motor is not burnt. He helped me to clean and grease the motor.
I re-installed all the components to the stand and now I have a fan that is working perfectly.
Most people would have discarded the fan as it is not justifiable to repair. The repairman would easily charge RM90.00 (USD28.00). That is RM60.00 (USD19.00) for transport and RM30.00 (USD9.00) for service charges. A new 16” stand fan costs only RM130.00(USD40.00). My own repair cost threshold for any appliances is below 30% of the cost of the new appliance of equivalent specifications.
If you are a DIY buff, you can repair at your own leisure hours, without costing a cent.
WARNING!!! For safety reason, always switch off the power and disconnect the power supply cord before dismantling any electric appliances.
WARNING!!! For safety reason, always switch off the power and disconnect the power supply cord before dismantling any electric appliances.
