Hi,
I have one of the above with an automatic shutter that opens when it is switched on (this makes quite a loud noise when it opens). The fan itself still works but the shutter now fails to open (and makes no noise). Does anyone know whether these things have replaceable parts such that this shutter opener could be repaired? Regards, Andy
If it's the type with a lot of horizontal slats all coupled together they can get stuck solid with grease. This will respond to a good soaking in hot water and washing up liquid.
The slats are operated by a mains solenoid which I suppose can fail, or can also get gummed up.
If the noise you refer to is 2-3 seconds of loud buzzing followed by a whack as the slats open, that buzzing is a sign it's getting greased up, a pristine one opens instantaneously.
These people have branches throughout the country.
Try cleaning it. Grease ec is usually the cause
As others have said: it needs cleaning. I have an Xpelair, and it is supremely easy to dismount from its housing, and to dismantle. Be prepared to be disgusted by the grease. Only ONE liquid will get the grease off: white spirit; you also need a small, old paintbrush, and a new roll of kitchen roll. Then wash it in hot soapy water (but obviously not the motor, like). If you've never cleaned it, it will take you ages, but it will be well worth it.
A nice, simple DIY job which brings great and instant rewards: how many of 'em are like that.
John
DIshwashable?
NT
One minor thought, depends on how old the fan is. If it's pretty ol
it will not necessarily have a solenoid to operate the louvres. In th big old ones from 20 plus years ago - much better quality and not s much to go wrong - the louvres are actuated by switching on, where th switch operating mechanism has a flat piece of metal on top and whe the cord is pulled, the flat comes down and lets the spring loadin open the louvres. These do need cleansing, as in previous answers, bu it may just be that the cover has been put back wrongly and it may b fouling the operating mechanism. If the kouvres break you might be i some trouble so treat them gently. They don't sell replacements for th old ones any more BUT; you can 'splint' the break with some slim spill of wood and two-part silicone or resin glue.
I've been there, done that and still have a fully operational (an clean) fan
docus
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