Learn simple, inexpensive, and effective ways to fix a wobbly ceiling fanwithout having toremove the ceiling fan.
Be careful when working on the fan while standing on the ladder.
Cover the Floor
Cover the floor directly below the ceiling fan with a dropcloth or plastic sheeting.
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Clean the Fan Blades
Clean the fan blades with the extendable duster.
Hold a free blade with one hand to stabilize the fan.
Start at the center and pull the duster outward until the dust drops from the blade.
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Remove the Canopy
Remove the canopy by first removing the canopy cover ring.
The hanger ball is meant to be flexible within the mounting bracket, allowing the fan to hang level.
Replace Components and Test Fan
Reattach the canopy and the canopy ring.
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Turn the power back on at the electric service panel.
Be sure to measure each blade at the same point.
All measurements should be the same or within 1/4-inch.
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Replace Fan Blade Arms
Replace the fan blade arms if they are bent or distorted.
Replace Fan Blades
Entirely replace warped or sagging ceiling fan blades.
Balance the Ceiling Fan
Balance the ceiling fanby adding weighted clips to the blades.
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Attach a plastic balancing clip from the balancing kit to the middle of any fan blade.
Turn on the fan and observe for wobbles.
Shift the clip from blade to blade to see if this eliminates the wobble.
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Use the adhesive to stick the weight in place.
Minorceiling fan noisesand wobbles will progressively become worse.
These wobbles can loosen the mounting system or motor and may cause the ceiling fan to fall.
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Even a low-speed setting is not a safe mode of operation for a wobbly ceiling fan.
Ceiling fans with downrobs can slightly wobble.
The longer the downrod, the more potential for this punch in of minor wobbling.
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Anything more than a slight wobble should be corrected.
One way to know if your ceiling fan will fail is if wobbles are left unchecked.
Wobbles can eventually loosen the mounting system or motor and damage the fan.
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Aceiling fanthat is going to fail may wobble or make noises.
It may also show sparks or cracks, or it may shed broken pieces
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