Can the fan be opened for cleaning?
1801473
Yes, there is a screw in the front where the front panel should come off for cleaning.
1495112
Yes, it an easily be taken down for cleaning. A metal mounting goes on the wall and you slip the fan on mounting and simply lift upwards to take it off. Hope this helps.
1943463
The fan cage is metal. That's part of the reason I selected this one - the plastic ones are bulkier and block part of the air flow. It can be unscrewed to open it for a thorough cleaning.
1251736
I dont take mine apart. Rather, I use a duster to dust the inside of the fan.
16278
I have no problem cleaning the blades. The fan is working really well and I love the quietness. I have used it every night and all night just to keep the air moving in my bedroom. I would buy this fan again.
521290
I have never found a way to easily disassemble this unit in front. It was obviously made to keep the consumer out. Of course, not being able to properly clean the fan will shorten the life of the unit... gee, I wonder if Holmes thought of that... duh. Anyway, the best you can do is hold a vacuum cleaner hose up against the grill and suck out as much dirt as possible - which is what we do with them occasionally. Good luck with it.
1008007
No. It took me three hours total to take it apart (multiple screws on the cover and motor casing) and wipe down each individual blade (there are hundreds) on the actual fan part, because those parts don't come off at all. If you value dust free fanning, get an old standby fan. I cleaned that one in 5 minutes.
2034148
Yes. I had this same question and e-mailed the company. They said to remove the screws from the back and then pry the front and back apart with a screwdriver. Another person said his housecleaner said to just take the fan into the shower and hose it off from the front and that he has done this ever since. Just try not to get water on the motor, a little won't hurt but don't soak the motor. But that does not take care of the back of the blades. I have cats and the blades get really dirty with their hair and dander. Prying the font and back apart is a pain but it can be done and then you can reach the back of the blades too. I wish Lasko would eliminate this problem in their design because I think this is the best fan ever.
228691
This is meant to go over the stove so the fan draws from the bottom and therefore you would want the bottom open if you're going to use it for any kind of ventilation.
510425
No. The fans needs to be in the open. unless it's open in the back for then.
432962
Those are just exhaust kind of thing where the air blows out from once the vacuum machine is started for use. I have never cleaned them and don't think they open for cleaning.
684530
Not that I have been able to figure out. Certainly not easily. I wish I could attach a photo to show the backside of the fan. In the back there are four accessible Philips head screws. There is, however, a 5th made inaccessible by the fold-up base. I cannot see a way to remove the hinged base. Even if you were to remove the base, the wiring from the charging port and battery compartment (in the base) of the fan might be damaged if the blade casing were removed. That said, the blades are thin and I have a total of 3 of these fans, one for over a year. I haven't yet had a real problem with dust buildup on the blades. I'm very happy with mine. Not that I have been able to figure out. Certainly not easily. I wish I could attach a photo to show the backside of the fan. In the back there are four accessible Philips head screws. There is, however, a 5th made inaccessible by the fold-up base. I cannot see a way to remove the hinged base. Even if you were to remove the base, the wiring from the charging port and battery compartment (in the base) of the fan might be damaged if the blade casing were removed. That said, the blades are thin and I have a total of 3 of these fans, one for over a year. I haven't yet had a real problem with... » Read More Not that I have been able to figure out. Certainly not easily. I wish I could attach a photo to show the backside of the fan. In the back there are four accessible Philips head screws. There is, however, a 5th made inaccessible by the fold-up base. I cannot see a way to remove the hinged base. Even if you were to remove the base, the wiring from the charging port and battery compartment (in the base) of the fan might be damaged if the blade casing were removed. That said, the blades are thin and I have a total of 3 of these fans, one for over a year. I haven't yet had a real problem with dust buildup on the blades. I'm very happy with mine. « Show Less
352021
All fans collect dust on the blades and grill. A couple of screws taken out will permit the assembly to be opened and cleaned.
1239603
Yes, when folded the base surrounds the fan so it can function normally open or closed.
771452
The only thing I could suggest is to access the fan and check for any foreign matter or liquid that might be hitting the fan blades.
1973398
Yes, seems very easy to clean. As easy as can be for any fan with a brush or good vacuum. Have been very happy with this fan. And it has a good strong blow when turned up. Enjoy.
1803080
Easy to clean. I think you could put a filter in, there's room. However I don'tknow how a filter will effect performance. I can say this fan is called Whisper! It is noisy!!