Can this model be taken apart for cleaning and maintenance?
1731614
If you a little handy, you can absolutely take this apart. It's not "meant" to be taken apart, but I have taken mine apart to clean and repair.
1731615
I have never needed to take this apart, but I have used an air compressor to blow out the sides. hope this helps you.
589956
I have not taken it apart but just unplug it and clean it with a powerful hand-held vacuum. I think you can take it apart, but I have osteoarthritis and it would be difficult for me.
2055768
Have you taken the filter apart? The whole filter assembly can be taken apart and washed.
1439926
Actually, I've taken mine apart to clean.... I don't have details on the type of bits and drivers to use, but as a 60+ year old female (who likes to take things apart), I was able to. Cleaning it thru the grill is a bit tricky, but it can be done. I found using my husbands compressor with an air nozzle handle and that was easier than disassembling/re-assembling it. But beware: turn it on outside after doing so or the loosened dirt will blow out!!
589957
I believe just the base comes off. Not really necessary for it to come apart in order to clean it. Just give it a good wipe down is all it needs.
612676
Not easily. It can be disassembled, but requires removing nuts and washers.
900021
We took it apart, cleaned it, then put it back together. It likely was not to be taken apart, but it was a bit disgusting how it was getting dirty. The only part we were not able to clean was where the blue plastic meets the clear plastic in the base. Along that ridge, it still is dirty, but everything else looks pretty much brand new now.
2271856
I gues that would be fine. I never had that issue and have never taken it apart. Maybe get a hold of were you purchased it and question them on you repairing or them sending a new one to you.
1438975
You're gonna have to take it apart each time you clean it. That's what I have to do.
188851
I confess I have cleaned mine only once in the last 3 years and only then when it got gummed up and the motor stopped. It isn't particularly hard to disassemble, clean, reassemble and recalibrate the burrs. Also, the burrs are replaceable if they become worn.There are a number of YouTube videos showing how it's done. Take a look at a few of them and see if you would be comfortable doing the work yourself.
1382937
You can take it off however you dont need too. I think it is best to leave it on during maintenance and disassembling.
345664
Just lift it off of the back. No problem. The part that is hard to keep cleaned is the heater part. Minerals collect and form a crust on it.
866451
If you have a source of compressed air you can blow it clean. It's not really made to be taken apart and wiped clean.
141701
Hi there....in context, I had my unit professionally installed. As not to take any chances with messing up the value/performance of the machine. I'd have it disassembled by the company's recommended profession. Unless you personally know of someone else who'd get the job done.
1182394
Actually, I have devised ways to clean it without actually taking it apart, although I did once. On anlarge table I unhooked the clasps and carefully lifted the cage part off the base just high enough to clean and set it down adjacent to the base. It's very heavy (for me) and cumbersome so I don't clean it that way. I always cover the wire bottom grid with newspapers. These can easily be changed weekly or more often if you wish. Then I use a long vacuum wand to get under the grid which I lift at 1 end through the low seed cup doors.
1144100
You can replace the wheels so I imagine you could open it up and clean them too. I've been using mine for a couple years and no cleaning our replacement needed so far. I use only with global knives though.
1723034
You can't take it apart. We just vacuum it with the hose once a month. It is a great fan for the money. We are really happy with it.