2007-02-28 22:18:37 · 5 answers · asked by Donna E 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Make sure everything is tight. Where the blades mount to the motor and where the fan mounts to the box.
With the fan off, get on a step ladder. Hold a yardstick up to the ceiling, and down next to one of the fan blades. Rotate the fan by hand. Check where each blade passes the yard stick. They should all pass at the same measurement. If one is out of whack with the others, sometimes you can bend the arm slightly to realign it. If not tape a penny to the top side of the opposite blade. Turn the fan on and see how it it works.
Home stores like Home Depot and Lowes also sell kits for balancing ceiling fans. They come with weights and detailed instructions.
2007-02-28 23:07:19 · answer #1 · answered by bugs280 5 · 14⤊ 0⤋
Check the mounting brackets that hold it to the ceiling. Make sure the screws are tight. Also check the screws holding the blades to the motor. Make sure they are tight also. If this does not take care of the problem, it may be time for a new fan.
2007-02-28 22:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by eks_spurt 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's out of balance. There should be some small weights that you attach to one or more blades to balance the fan, much like you have tires balanced on your car. Go to your local Home Depot and talk to someone in the lighting department.
2007-02-28 22:30:21 · answer #3 · answered by Tech Dude 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the fan blades are out of balance. turn off the fan and as it slows to a stop, watch to see which blade seems to make the fan wobble. that blade is too heavy. add (glue,tape, screw mount) small fishing weights to the blades opposite the heavy blade until the wobbling stops or is minimal. attach the weights with the fan off, duh.
2007-02-28 22:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Tighten everything up (check to insure the electrical box is set correctly).
2007-02-28 22:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by JusMe 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋