How to Repair a Noisy Ceiling Paddle Fan
Ceilings fans make our homes more comfortable. The gentle breeze cools our skin and reduces the need to set the air conditioning thermostat at a low temperature, thereby saving us money. However, a ceiling fan with a noisy, squeaky fan blade can seem more like slow torture than a pleasant experience. Fortunately, you can fix your noisy blade without the help of a repairman. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
-
-
1
Tighten all the bolts and screws that attach the blade to the brackets with a screwdriver. Turn the fan on and listen for noise. If the noise persists, follow the rest of the steps.
-
2
Use a washer to secure a screw if the hole has become too large for the screw. Place the washer between the blade and the screw tightly. The washer will prevent the blade from slipping.
-
-
3
Measure the distance from the tip of each blade to the ceiling while in a resting position. All the blades should be a reasonably equal distance from the ceiling. A blade that is ½ inch or more different from the other blades needs to be adjusted. Bend the bracket that is attached to the blade either up or down to adjust the distance from the ceiling.
-
4
Purchase a balancing kit from a home improvement center. The kit contains weights with adhesive backing and a removable weight clip. Place the removable weight clip on one fan blade. Turn on the fan and listen for noise. Move the clip to the other blades until you find the unbalanced blade. Make adjustments in the placement of the clip by either moving the clip closer or further from the end of the blade until the blade is balanced and the noise is gone. Replace the removable weight with a weight with adhesive backing.
-
1
References
- Photo Credit fan image by Lucy Clark from Fotolia.com
