How difficult is it to clean? Can you take it apart at all (especially the front &amp; rear panels)?
749559
I cleaned mine when I received it, read the instructions that came with it, basically can be cleaned easily with typical vacuum attachment, I have several types of ceramic heaters and have found that cleaning them every at least every once a week during the winter is the best way to keep them long running and safe. It also keeps down the burnt hair smell that these heaters can some times have. Even brand new out of the box is always best to clean before first usage and after first time used. I purchased during the summer so cleaned, tested and put it away till winter.
29957
It's very easy to clean , the parts that you need to clean are 3 parts. I washed them in 2 minutes. :)
521290
I have never found a way to easily disassemble this unit in front. It was obviously made to keep the consumer out. Of course, not being able to properly clean the fan will shorten the life of the unit... gee, I wonder if Holmes thought of that... duh. Anyway, the best you can do is hold a vacuum cleaner hose up against the grill and suck out as much dirt as possible - which is what we do with them occasionally. Good luck with it.
1765828
Look on Youtube. But I think you need remove everything on the inside first before you can remove the front.
1793244
Very easy. It all comes apart and can easily be washed by hand, which is what I do, or put in the dishwasher. The only part that really can't be cleaned is the power head. I turn the grill to the 1" side and place it in the liner pan and put hot water and soap in the liner pan so the grill soaks while we eat. Easy peasy to clean after that!
1504158
Take it apart it is not that hard to do.The plastic piece is usually broken if it needs replace.These are notorious for breaking.I replaced mine three times (granted twice were still under warranty).good luck
23428
I got it off an there is nothing behind the panel that requires it to be removed. It was super hard to remove too. It was a while ago but i remember being disappointed.
1521441
Hello, not difficult but you will get dirty hands. Whether it's the front or rear you have to remove the whole wheel by pulling the wheel shaft out ( There may be u tube descriptions on this). The rim then comes apart in two halves. I' ve replaced the tube which I also got from Amazon ( cheap ). You can try to glue a patch on the tube but I never had a good experience with patches. Cheers.
449289
I have never attempted to take the fan apart, because, so far, I haven't needed to. I just dust it, regularly, and use a hand held vacuum to it...still seems bright and new, and not dusty. I like the fan very much....CHEERS!!
774309
Well I think that if you need to clean it you can remove the front but not the whole canopy..
1240933
The back panel slides off. It can be difficult to get off but if you push hard enough it will slide off.
322586
Very well! And i just run hot water through it and polish with a soft cloth. I just googled cleaning options. There are other ways, but that was the easiest way i found.
770098
it is a little tricky but the front metal grill can be removed by prying at the four little plastic tabs (I have done it without breaking the tabs). best bet is to keep it in place and use a high powered vacuum w/brush to clean the front and back grill.
2071249
You have to take it apart to clean it, but it's not that bad. There's several pieces to it and you want to be sure you don't lose the little knobs or it won't work. You can remove the knobs to take it apart and then put the knob right back on the removed part so you don't lose it while you wash it. You can put it in the dishwasher so it's easy in that regard. Hand washing it can be a little annoying, but not terrible. It's definitely a useful device and so much easier and faster than using a fork to mash up food. I didn't get one until I had my fourth child and I felt really dumb for waiting so long. You have to take it apart to clean it, but it's not that bad. There's several pieces to it and you want to be sure you don't lose the little knobs or it won't work. You can remove the knobs to take it apart and then put the knob right back on the removed part so you don't lose it while you wash it. You can put it in the dishwasher so it's easy in that regard. Hand washing it can be a little annoying, but not terrible. It's definitely a useful device and so much easier and faster than using a fork to mash up food. I didn't get one until I had my fourth child and I felt really dumb for... » Read More You have to take it apart to clean it, but it's not that bad. There's several pieces to it and you want to be sure you don't lose the little knobs or it won't work. You can remove the knobs to take it apart and then put the knob right back on the removed part so you don't lose it while you wash it. You can put it in the dishwasher so it's easy in that regard. Hand washing it can be a little annoying, but not terrible. It's definitely a useful device and so much easier and faster than using a fork to mash up food. I didn't get one until I had my fourth child and I felt really dumb for waiting so long. « Show Less
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.
1021577
no it's very simple to clean. I like the hood in general,really not bad at all, it's just not as powerful as we hoped...good luck!
485686
very easy! you just unscrew it and give it a good rinse. you could also soak it if you want. either way, it is super easy to take apart and clean and put back together