Also, overcast days may not be sunny enough to power on the fan. Note: Artificial light, such as flashlights, cannot be used as a substitute for actual sunlight. The fan should power on immediately without any assistance (such as a nudge). If no debris appears to be blocking the fan, position the top white portion of the sensor (that has the solar panel) in direct, bright sunlight.A gentle puff of air can clear most obstructions safely.
Check the fan for debris, such as insects or spider webs.Separate the upper and lower halves of the sensor.Note: Be careful not to remove or adjust the rain calibration screws located beneath the rain gauge. Remove the four outer screws on the bottom of the sensor.To open the AcuRite Iris® (5-in-1) sensor, you will need: The following troubleshooting steps can be used if you can hear the aspirating fan making a clicking sound or if the fan is loud when you are at least 10ft away from the sensor. When the fan is spinning, you will hear a humming noise. If the fan is blocked by debris, most obstructions can be cleared with a gentle puff of air. The sensor’s aspirating fan helps internal airflow to ensure accurate ambient temperature readings while the sun is shining on the sensor. If the outdoor temperature readings are reporting too high, especially on hot or sunny days, verify the internal aspirating fan is running by opening the AcuRite Iris® (5-in-1) sensor and visually inspecting the fan.
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