Unlucky Me.

@rakski (142522)
Philippines
July 9, 2025 3:44am CST
That is what I think when it comes to buying an electric fan. I live in a tropical country, electric fan is a must. But for the past two years, it seems like we are buying fans every 6 months or less. It seems that the fans nowadays do not have good quality anymore. We just bought 2 fans before summer, around February, since March is the month that starts to heat up here. And just the other day, the fan suddenly stopped. No smell, no hint that there is a problem in wires or cord or electricity itself. Now, I have a total of two fans not working, and I am still thinking if I want it to be repaired, since sometimes, I had to pay more for the repair only to last a few weeks.
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@DaddyEvil (152722)
• United States
19m
I'm sorry that happens... I think I'd be buying a different brand of fan. It should last years, not months. If I was there, I'd make sure the fan was unplugged and then take it apart and see if I could spot the problem and repair it myself. Fans here have a one year warranty on them. After I looked at the insides, I'd carefully put it back together and take it back to the store for a replacement fan.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (357875)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
This would be disappointing for you. Sometimes a repair can cost almost as much as a new fan. Things aren't made to last nowadays.
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@Nakitakona (57461)
• Philippines
Just now
Your right electric fans are of inferiot quality. They seem to be disposable.
LooeyVille
@LooeyVille (39)
• United States
14m
I've had my floor fan for 7 years and it runs 12 hours/day without any issues.