A noisy ceiling fan can be very agitating. If your ceiling fan is brand new and is making noises, and you are sure that it is installed properly, there is probably a manufacturer's defect. In this situation the fan should be exchanged. Otherwise, a few simple inspections and repairs can be made in order to help relieve you of your noisy ceiling fan.
Instructions
1. Inspect the condition of each fan blade. Tighten the screws that connect the blades to the blade holders if the blades are loose or jiggle. Use a yardstick or measuring tape to measure the distance from each blade tip to the ceiling to make sure the blades are all even and level. If one measurement is off, the blade is bent. Gently bend it into place. Make sure to maintain the proper blade pitch.
2. Check the pitch on the fan blades by measuring the distance between the low side of the end of each blade and the ceiling, and the high side of the end of each blade and the ceiling. Each blade should have the same measurements. Gently bend a blade into place if its measurements do not match that of the other blades.
3. Check to make sure that the central housing unit is securely mounted to the ceiling. If there are any gaps or if it seems loose, remove the entire fan by unscrewing the central housing unit from the inner electrical box. Tighten the screws that attach the inner electrical box to the ceiling. Replace the fan and securely tighten the screws that attach the housing unit to the inner electrical box.
4. Add balancing weights to one or more of the fan blades if there is an uneven or wobbly fan rotation. Ceiling fan balancing kits are available at hardware stores. Ceiling fan balancing kits come with a clip-on tester weight as well as permanent adhesive weights. Move the clip-on tester weights from blade to blade, turning the fan on each time, until you achieve a balanced spin. Once you achieve balance, remove the backing from adhesive weights and stick them onto the topside of the blades.
5. Oil your fan if you have a fan that is designed to be oiled. Not all ceiling fans are designed to be oiled. Fans that are oiled are usually older or more heavy-duty models. Consult your owner's manual if you are unsure. Locate the oil hole on the top of the motor. Fill the oil reservoir with 10, 15, or 20-weight non-detergent motor oil. Oil your fan at least once a year, depending on how much it is used.
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