Motor & Stator Work
Inspection, cleaning, continuity testing, insulation assessment and hand rewinding when a failed winding truly requires it.
Antique Fan Repair
Repair • Restoration • Preservation
Vintage Machines.
Lasting Stories.
Lasting Stories.
Early Electric Machines • Carefully Preserved
Preserve the machines.
Respect the history.
Expert repair, restoration and preservation of vintage and antique electric fans. From everyday icons to rare models, each machine is treated with the care and craftsmanship it deserves.
Keeping History in Motion
Repair first • Restore when appropriate • Preserve wherever possible
Workshop Services
Mechanical, Electrical & Preservation Work
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Head Wire & Cord
Replacement of brittle or unsafe wiring with carefully routed cloth-covered wire and appropriate strain relief while preserving period appearance.
Mechanical Overhaul
Bearing and shaft inspection, lubrication system service, oscillator repair, gearbox cleaning, switch service and careful blade balancing.
Finish & Preservation
Conservative cleaning, paint stabilization, brass care, wax protection and refinishing when preservation alone will not return the fan to a presentable state.
Live Workshop Board
See What Is On The Bench
Follow current arrivals, active repairs, work in progress and recently completed fan restorations from the shop.
Machines Abandoned • History Recovered
Back From Scrap
Some machines arrive dusty. Some arrive tired. These are the others: bent, seized, corroded, discarded and nearly lost. Follow the rescue archive as severe-condition machines are documented, evaluated and given every reasonable chance to survive.
Scrap Yard Survivors • Barn Finds • Severe-Condition Restorations
What Owners Are Saying
Trusted With Machines That Matter
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★★★★★
It's rare to find such a high level of Old World craftsmanship as there is at Antique Fan Repair. Andy treated my 1919 oscillating fan as if it were his own. His restoration work was top notch and his updates throughout the process were greatly appreciated. I wanted the fan to be restored in order to pass it on to the next generation in my family. Thanks to Antique Fan Repair, I can do so knowing that the fan is in better condition than ever. Great work!
★★★★★
I was very pleased to find Antique Fan Repair and work with them! I sent my Emerson Electric fan to them and this was a family heirloom. I found them to be professional and timely and I am excited to have the fan back in great condition!
Reviews shown above are from customers who posted publicly on Google.
Restoration Process
From Arrival to Final Test
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Plate B • Tear-Down
Plate C • Testing Station
Document
Photograph condition, wiring, hardware, markings and assembly details before disassembly.
Diagnose
Check windings, switch, insulation, bearings, shaft, oscillator and power draw before deciding what needs intervention.
Repair
Correct electrical and mechanical faults with the least invasive method appropriate to the machine.
Restore
Clean, preserve or refinish components according to condition, originality and the owner's goals.
Test
Run the fan through its operating range, verify speed control and oscillator function, and watch temperature and current behavior.
Heritage
Machines From the First Electric Age
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A Century of Makers
Early electric fans were built as durable machines, not disposable appliances. Their castings, windings, bearings, switches and mechanical oscillators reward patient diagnosis and careful workmanship.
The workshop welcomes many American and European makes, including examples from:
- Emerson
- General Electric
- Westinghouse
- Robbins & Myers
- Vornado
- Hunter
- Diehl
- Century
- Kenmore
- Polar Cub
Maker names are used for identification only. AntiqueFanRepair.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by these manufacturers.
Originality MattersExisting finishes, hardware, tags, wiring paths and
mechanical details are documented before work begins.
Function Matters TooA display piece and a daily runner may call for
different restoration decisions. Safety and intended use are part of the conversation.
Patina Is Not DamageAge can be evidence. Brass does not automatically
need to shine, and every casting does not need fresh paint.
No Mystery RepairsThe work should make mechanical sense. Diagnosis
comes before replacement, and restoration comes after understanding the failure.
Authentic Workshop Photographs
Images From the Bench
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Organized Tear-Down
Guard, blades, motor housings, hardware and hand tools laid out for methodical restoration work.
Winding & Coil Work
Cloth wire, copper windings, stator work and the patient bench labor hidden inside a successful repair.
Bench Testing
Operating checks, meter readings and final evaluation before a restored fan is considered ready to go home.
From the Workbench
Real Fans. Real Restoration Work.
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These photographs below show the actual work: worn machines as they arrived, disassembly on the bench, and the finished fans after repair and restoration.
Before
After
Restoration Case No. 1
A 1919 Westinghouse six-blade brass fan carefully cleaned, mechanically and electrically serviced, and hand-polished while preserving its original finish, patina and character.
Before
After
Restoration Case No. 2
An early 1933 Emerson 73648-AK fan returned to an updated restoration of all mechanical & electrical systems. Careful, respectful preservation of the original brass blades to maintain 93 year-old patina.
Before
After
Restoration Case No. 3
A tired early electric fan returned to a clean, coherent presentation while retaining the character of its original design.
Before
After
Restoration Case No. 4
Mechanical cleanup, cosmetic restoration and careful reassembly transform the machine without disguising its century-old engineering.
Before
After
Restoration Case No. 5
From heavily weathered survivor to a handsome working fan, with the finished machine still unmistakably rooted in its original era.
Workshop Intake
Start a Repair Request
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Tell the workshop what has arrived on your bench. You do not need to know every technical detail. A maker, a few photographs and a good description of what the fan is doing are enough to begin.
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workshop will review the details and photographs and reply by email.
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info@antiquefanrepair.com directly.
Workshop Standards
Bench Work, Not Assembly-Line Work
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Workshop Interior
Reference Plate
Reference Plate
What Gets Checked
- Power cord and head wire condition
- Switch contacts and speed-control components
- Stator and armature continuity where applicable
- Insulation condition and unintended chassis continuity
- Shaft wear, end play and bearing condition
- Lubrication system, oil ports and wicks
- Oscillator gearbox, linkage and adjustment
- Blade alignment, balance and guard clearance
- Operating current, heat, sound and speed behavior
Have an old fan on the bench?
Tell the workshop what you have.
Send the maker, model if known, a short description of the problem, and several clear photographs. Include a photo of the data plate or motor tag whenever possible.
Direct enquiries
info@antiquefanrepair.com
Photos of the front, rear, base, switch area and identification tag are especially
useful.