Will case fans detoriate/degrade/break when not used for 1-2years

[xTorpeter]

Hi guys i have 6 extra corsair sp and af fans that i wont be using for more than a year.
Im worried will it break if not used for long periods of time?

 

[COLGeek]

They should be fine. I wouldn't worry about it, at all. Stuff sits on store shelves/warehouses longer than that all of the time. No worries.

 

[Paperdoc]

I agree. My only suggestion to try MAYBE is this. When you do get them out of storage and install to use, BEFORE installing, use your finger to rotate the fan blades gently a few turns. IF the lubricant has settled, this may re-distribute it so the bearings have some oil on them when you first give them power to start up.