How To Remove Attic Fan Blades

Turn off the branch circuit breaker on the service panel supplying power to the attic ventilation fan.

How to remove attic fan blades.

Separate the grill cover from the back of the fan. Find where your fan blades are attached to the ceiling fan housing and motor. Make sure it is off by using. Most fan blades attach via two screws near the motor and fan housing.

Use a screwdriver to remove a single fan blade. Remove the shutter assembly. Remove the fan blade nut that attaches the fan blade to the motor shaft. The nut will be on the fan blade collar.

Shut off the power. Step 2 locate the screws on the blade bracket that secures them to the motor. Turn off the breaker at your breaker box that provides current to the whole house fan. You may want to flip off the breaker switch that runs power to the room where the ceiling fan is located for added security.

Make sure you keep the screws in a safe place. Slide the fan off the motor shaft. Remove the whole house fan. Disconnect the fan wiring.

Turn the ceiling fan off and allow the rotation of the blades to come to a complete stop. How to remove a whole house fan system. Clean the large debris first. Remove the screw using a hex head wrench.

Use a solution of hot water and mild or an all purpose cleaner to wipe down the blades and all fan parts inside and out. Remove loose matter from the fan parts with a paper towel or microfiber towel. Never trust the attic fan s thermostat.