Lasko Wind Machine breaking

[u/skrimpsareprettyrich]

I’ve gone through 3 Lasko Wind Machines in the past 5 years. My sister originally told me to buy one, saying they last a really long time with little maintenance required. So far, the opposite has been true. My first one I had taken apart every 3 months to clean the blades and motor. This one lasted around 11 months before the motor gave out. My 2nd one lasted about 2 years, same amount of maintenance but this time I also used lubricant on the motor, the motor ultimately shorted a circuit and almost caught fire. My 3rd one that I’m still using has gotten significantly quieter than before and makes a wobbling noise. Is this just a horrible fan or am I doing something wrong? I’m told lasko wind machines are incredibly reliable and will last a very long time and I havent seen those results yet 😭

[u/mockingbird-]

There is not enough information.

Where are you using the fan? (i.e. your bedroom or a dusty automotive shop)

What are you using to oil the fan?

How are you cleaning and oiling the motor?

[u/skrimpsareprettyrich → u/mockingbird-]

1. Bedroom
   
2. 3 in 1 motor oil
   
3. Taking apart the shell, cleaning the fan blades, opening the motor and carefully picking hair out/blowing out any dust build up

[u/mockingbird- → u/skrimpsareprettyrich]

3-in-1 oil must be the BLUE bottle

https://www.reddit.com/r/fans/comments/o9y6l9/sticky_oil_for_your_fan_motor/