Fan Keeps Stopping And Starting

[Scarlett]

I’m running a large metal desk fan in my room which has been fine for months. For some reason it keeps stopping for a few seconds and starting up again. I’ve tried it in two different plug sockets and the same thing happens. Any ideas?

[bhg481]

I'd guess a loose connection inside the fan. The connection will be made and broken, when it stops vibrations in the room can cause the fan to start again.

[TonyV]

Only suggestions, but either its overheating or a loose connection in the wiring somewhere, or brushes burnt out on motor. Really impossible to say without "eye balling" it. Do you know anyone that owns a multi-meter that can check it out for you?
How old is fan, you could take it back to the retailer if under a year old if you have receipt and ask for a replacement.

[gingejbee]

Have you had it "oscillating" or fixed in one direction. If the former, I'd suspect that the wiring may have become damaged with the constant flexing.