My dad's asthma makes me get why @joseph_roberts took it seriously. Those lung issue warnings are legit scary.

Got a link? Wonder how exactly it hurts them.

How bad was the water damage?

Tighten the blade screws first, that quieted my fan right down.

Worry about the fruit flies and ants first. Those peels rot fast and draw every bug in a five mile radius. Dry them out completely or bake them into a powder unless you want a side of pests with your compost. Even good ideas go bad with poor setup.