An electric fan is no different.
Attic fan motor oil.
You can make an electric fan last longer if you simply lubricate the motor on a regular basis.
They are in the very center where the fan shaft goes.
You should oil the motor bearings.
Doing small maintenance on your appliances can extend the life of them by years.
There is a bearing on each end of the motor.
Before you add the oil clean off the fan and oil hole using an all purpose cleaner.
Then slowly pour 1 2 ounces of oil into the oil hole.
To check if there s enough oil in the fan take a pipe cleaner and fold the end over 1 2 inch to.
This lubricant oil is produced by liberty oil products and it is a 100 synthetic oil compound.
It is excellent for smaller electric fan motors because it helps to reduce friction when there is a moving surface.
To oil a ceiling fan use a non detergent electric motor oil which is safe to use with an electric motor.
The bottom one is under the very center silver spot in your photo and the other is where the shaft enters the motor on the top side.