Holmes box fan motor replacement

Written By: Max Cossalter
  • Comments: 6
Holmes box fan motor replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

8

Time Required

No estimate

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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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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    • 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.

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    • Remove these four screws in order to remove the motor and fan blades from the housing.

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    • The housing should now be able to lift away from the motor and fan blade.

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    • 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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    • 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.

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    • Now you can insert your new motor and you are done!

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Max Cossalter

Member since: 29/09/15

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5 comments

Where might one find a replacement motor for a older box fan

Chris Cook -

Also, I would like to know where to get a replacement motor, as shown in step 4.

Vince Doriean -

Great guide! Upon reassembling, I noticed that the center of the propeller touches the front grill where it says Holmes. Anyone know if they rub on each other by design?

Zeev -

My version of the fan came with a similar cord, however the female end had a bump in the center on the end that latches into the fan. Without shaving that piece off, the plug doesn’t detach without taking it apart and prying it out.

applejack_ -

Also want to know where to find this kind of replacement motor?

Bridget Alice Alonso -