Things You'll Need:
- Measuring tape
- Screwdriver
- Balancing kit
- Weights
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Step 1
Disconnect power from the ceiling fan and allow it to come to a complete stop on its own. Don't stop the ceiling fan blades with your hand.
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Step 2
Determine the distance from the ceiling to the center tip of each ceiling fan blade. Use a tape measure placed on the ceiling extending downwards to the floor. Rotate each blade past the measuring tape and note the height of each fan blade.
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Step 3
Find the blades that are more than 1/4-inch out of true from the other blades. These blades need adjustment higher or lower to even out the balance.
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Step 4
Adjust the ceiling fan blades that are out of balance by determining if the blade needs tightening or loosening of the screws that attach the blade to the arm. Use a screwdriver to manipulate the screws to fix the wobble.
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Step 5
Buy a balancing kit from any home improvement center such as Home Depot or Lowe's. This kit contains a weight that is placed on each blade to identify the wobble. Once found, affix a small weight to the top of the blade to balance the fan blades.






