How To Fix A Squeaky Ceiling Fan

Sometimes ceiling fan squeaks, and it's annoying. But that doesn't mean that it is broken and that you have to replace it right away. A little repair and cleaning can do the trick and will make the squeak go away. In this article, we will help you how to fix a squeaky ceiling fan.

Squeak Squeak Go Away

There are some ways you can check for a squeak free ceiling fan.

• Clean the blades. The first thing you need to do is to check the blades as it might be stuck with some dust or grease, causing it to make noise. All you need is a damp cloth, then wipe each blade carefully, making sure that you removed all the dust. Then try to turn on the ceiling fan to see if the squeaking sound lessens or totally gone.
  
  
• Check the blade screws - When you assemble your ceiling fan, you will notice that you have to attach the blades to a mount with screws. These screws tend to loosen over time caused by the rotational speed of the blades. Check if the screws are loosened and tighten them back. Then turn your ceiling fan on to see if there's no more noise.

• Check the light cover. If your ceiling fan happens to come with a light feature, check if the cover of the bulbs is tightly close. You may also try to remove it and clean it. Then see if the bulb is also tightly connected to the fan. Close the cover securely and turn on the fan.
  
  
• Make sure that the blades are balanced. Out of balance blades can cause the clicking sound when the ceiling fan is on. Do the balance test to know that the blade is balanced. To do this, get a coin and tape it at the bottom of one blade. Turn on the fan and check. If it still squeaks, test the next blade. Continue doing this until you found the out of balance blade. You know if you've found it if when you turn on the fan, the squeak lessens. If this happens, you need to buy a fan rebalancing kit to fix it.
  
  
• Put lubricant on the fan motor. Lubrication helps reduce fan motor friction when it is running.
  Therefore, not enough lubrication can cause a ceiling fan to be noisy due to too much friction. So check the motor and see if it's almost or totally dry. Add just the right amount of oil drops. Then return the motor cover. Make sure it's tight. Turn on the fan and check if there's no more squeaking.
  
  
• Check the junk box - junk box is the part of the ceiling fan that holds all the wires. It's usually hidden inside the ceiling. Check if the junk box is tightly fastened in the ceiling, as this may cause the noise.

Conclusion

If you've done the ways mentioned above on how to fix a squeaky ceiling fan and you still hear that annoying squeak, it's best to call for help and let the expected check.