My ceiling was damaged by the hurricanes. I am afraid that the foundation of the fan is not stable. What can I do?
2006-07-04 14:48:56 · 10 answers · asked by music143007 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There are usually screws in the base of the fan that you can adjust with a phillips screw driver, leveling it out.
2006-07-04 14:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by charice266 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My problem with this was that I found the blades were not even from the ceiling. No matter where the balance weights were placed the thing wobbled until the blades were swapped around several times. Patience and a beer or two help. Also make sure that the fan is secured to wood so as not to fall
2006-07-04 16:04:58 · answer #2 · answered by StayBeZe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The very simplest thing to do is to run a solid bead of caulk around the base of the fan where it meets the ceiling. There is a bit of a gap there and if you fill that in and let it dry thoroughly, the fan becomes secure to the ceiling with no room to wabble.
White caulk blends in very well with a white ceiling but if you get any caulk on the fan, just wipe it off with a damp cloth before it dries.
It's pretty easy, if you've caulked before. If you havent, just take it slow and you'll be ok. - Remember, you're just drawing a circle with the caulk, don't over do it.
2006-07-04 15:01:39 · answer #3 · answered by pickle head 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To stop it wobbling you can fix a couter weight on the opposite side of the wobble. Its a bit hit and miss though. With the foundation, you'll have to check if the fan has just come loose, in which, simply re attach via screws or similar. If this doesn't work, the structure of your roof may be damaged. In this case grab the plans of your house and examine the original blueprints of your ceiling/roof. Scrutinise the present condition of your ceiling/roof. Cross reference with the plans and note the disparities. If you can, fix it yourself. If not, consult a handy man or builder.
2006-07-04 14:54:32 · answer #4 · answered by alex_sublime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Jason, Most places that sell fans will also sell a balancing kit. it involves a clip and some weights. (both of equal weight) How to balance --- place your clip on a fan blade close to the hub. Turn on your fan, if it is worse, move your clip to another blade. If it is better, move the clip out towards the end an inch at a time until you get the best results. Peel of the sticky tape and stick the weight on top of the blade the same distance as the clip. Next remove the clip. Be sure the blade is clean before you start. If this fan was noiseless before; check first that the blades are securely fastened to the bracket and that the bracket is secure to the housing. Hope this helps, Terrance
2016-03-27 04:08:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check th distance between the ceiling and the tip of each blade. If there is less than 3/8 " you should be ok. tape a 1" washer or a quarter to the top of different blades. Keep moving it till you find the right spot. Epoxy it in place when you find the right spot. P.S. keep the ruler in one spot and rotate the fan to it.
2006-07-09 00:33:35 · answer #6 · answered by mountainriley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you want to make sure the fan's electrical box is fixed to a stud in the ceiling, or at least a brace. Then you can add little weights to the fan blades. to fix the wobble. They have them at Lowes/Home depot.
2006-07-04 14:53:53 · answer #7 · answered by Robsthings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy counterbalance weights that attach to top of blades
for stabelizing but if shaft is bent you may have to get a new fan
2006-07-04 14:52:45 · answer #8 · answered by charleybgoode 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try pushing it up and moving the joint around.....its kinda like adjusting your washer so it does not make noise....trial and error movement
2006-07-04 14:53:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
re assem ble with good tightness
2006-07-04 14:53:29 · answer #10 · answered by vasan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋