Depends on your model but i would unplug it and find a way to disassemble the fan to check the wiring to the fan motor and switch. Lasko 16 in oscillating pedestal stand fan black.
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Oscillating fan stopped working. Check your circuit breaker 3. Lasko 16 oscillating pedestal fan stopped working. If you decide not to replace the gears or clutch knobs the only option is to keep the head stationary. Replacing this part is dead simple but finding the replacement is an exercise in industrial engineering. Unplug the fan before any repairs are made. Grease the motor 8.
Turn the fan on and spin the shaft by hand. Lasko s16201 las 16 inch 3 sd. Lasko 16 oscillating pedestal stand 3 sd fan model. Could be the switch as well as an internal fuse on the fan. On this video ill show you how i repair my tower fan when it stops oscillating. In some fans the fuse is hidden inside one of the short fiberglass sleeves gold color bundle in the picture that cover the connections between the motor windings and the control wires.
Its design is meant for small spaces. Then measure the individual points to where you have power and where it stops. Your troubleshooting guide 1. Clean the fan 7. What causes an oscillating fan to stop turning. By saum hadi posted on october 28 2019.
If the head of the fan doesnt move or makes noise when it moves it may have loose gears or worn gears on the clutch knob. 16 adjule oscillating pedestal fan remote control lasko s 16 inch oscillating 3 sd adjule lasko s16201 las 16 inch 3 sd oscillating adjule stand pedestal floor fan white galaxy 16 oscillating stand fan w 3 sd lasko 16 inch 3 sd oscillating adjule stand pedestal. Check for power to your outlet 4. Again depends on the model. Check the cord it sounds simple but your first step should be to make sure the cord is securely plugged in. Its a great learning experience especially if you want to continue fixing stuff.
Tower fan not oscillating fix. Replace the cord 6. Each fan uses a motor within the fans housing behind the spinning blades. Type of oscillating fans. A tower fan is a narrow vertical fan assembly. If the motor starts then the capacitor is bad.
Check the fan fuse 5.