EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR CEILING FAN: 4 MUST-KNOW WAYS

Nowadays, up to 85% of Vietnamese people use ceiling fans because of their convenience. Ceiling fans are more affordable and easy to install. More and more households are installing ceiling fans for use. However, ceiling fans are very easy to collect dust and break down, so their lifespan is very short. So how to extend the lifespan of ceiling fans? The article below is for you!

Adjust the speed appropriately to prolong the life of the ceiling fan

Ceiling fans are a very good cooling device, however, they are not like fans because they have a much higher frequency. Because they have to cool an entire room, when using them, you need to know how to adjust them flexibly, otherwise the fan will quickly break down and damage the equipment inside.

First, when you first turn it on, turn it to the highest setting, let the fan run for about 15 to 20 minutes to cool the room quickly. When you see that the room temperature has dropped, adjust it to normal or moderate speed to suit your body temperature.

This will help you save electricity and prevent the fan from being under pressure for a long time and can prolong its life. Note that you should not turn on the fan continuously at high mode because hot weather will cause the fan to break down quickly. Running at high speed will make the fan motor easily overheat and burn if used for too long.

Periodic check

When installing, the ceiling fan will be screwed very carefully. However, during use, it is easy to become loose and rusty if not checked regularly. It is very dangerous to use a fan with a screw system that is not tight and secure. The fan may make a loud noise or fall and break if you do not pay attention to this point.

How to check: After about 15 days from installation, you should check the fan screws again. See if the screws are loose or show signs of coming off, tighten them to secure the ceiling fan. If the screws are rusty, you need to replace them immediately to ensure the fan’s operation. After that, if you want the fan to operate for a long time, you should check it periodically every 1 to 2 months.

In addition, if you see signs of poor operation or strange noises, you need to remove the fan for immediate inspection. You should look at the details of the parts inside the fan, check the oil to ensure the fan runs smoothly and quietly. This helps the fan to operate more durably and have a longer life.

Clean fan blades regularly

The fan blades are very easy to collect dust and get stuck. This makes the fan slow and stuck when operating if not cleaned. Users should clean the fan blades regularly, checking them once a month, especially large ceiling fans. The thicker the dust on the surface, the easier it is to damage. Cleaning the fan must be consistent for the fan to be used for a long time.

When cleaning, use a soft cloth, dipped in a little water, do not use a cloth that is too wet, which can easily cause an electrical short circuit. When wiping, you should use light force to avoid strong impact on the fan blades. Wipe all and evenly on the fan blades, then dry for about 15 minutes to dry the blades before reassembling for use.

Note that you should use clean water and a soft cloth to wipe. If you use dirty water, the fan will smell and the dust will not be thoroughly cleaned. After wiping, do not reassemble and use immediately. You need to dry the fan blades to ensure that the excess water does not flow down to other parts of the fan. This can easily cause the fan to get wet, causing damage to the internal parts.

For high ceiling fans, you should be careful when cleaning. When taking the fan blades down from a height, you need to be as careful as possible to avoid dropping them from a height. In this case, you must remove them to clean directly, do not use a mop or stand on a ladder to clean. This is very dangerous and the results are not good.

Check the accessories to prolong the life of the ceiling fan

In addition to checking the hardware, the accessories such as the bracket or fan hanger, etc. should be cleaned and checked about twice a year. If you have time, you should check them periodically every 4 months. You can also have a fan repairman check them regularly for you if you cannot check them directly. This will save you a lot of time and effort.

When checking, unplug the power source first and clean the dust. The bracket should be checked for firmness. If it is difficult to restore, you should replace it with a new bracket to ensure the fan operates normally. You should use new brackets that are more durable than the old ones, so the fan will be much more fixed and safe.

Above are some tips on how to preserve fans to extend their lifespan effectively and quickly that GCool has shared with you. These methods are very easy to do at home. Hopefully these tips can help you preserve your ceiling fan in the best way. Let’s share this article with people around you to extend the life of your ceiling fan!

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