"Ceiling fans like any appliance can fail to work correctly...or at all. Lets get It Working!"....

Quick Fix #1 for Excessive fan movement. Remove 2 blades
from the flywheel. Switch the positions of the blades, remember
to mark them in case you want to undo this move. Take a moment to loosen and re-tighten all screws holding all blades to the motor.

Quick Fix #2 for Excessive fan movement. Remove wood paddle from the metal blade iron on all blades. Stack blades on top of each other and look for gaps.. which indicate warped blades, if warped purchase new fan blades otherwise reassemble using a different paddle to each blade arm.

Quick Fix #3 for Excessive fan movement. Examine the pole on the fan. Make sure the mounting ball is secure on the pole and that the bottom of the pole is secure in the motor coupling

Quick Fix #1 for fan noises such as a "clicking". Take a moment to loosen and re-tighten all screws holding all blades to the motor. These can loosen after periods of use.

Quick Fix #2 for fan noises such as a "clicking and ticking". Take the blades off the fan and check the screws holding the blade to the blade iron. These can loosen after periods of use. The screws should be tight.. Note: a cross threaded screw will cause noise.

Quick Fix #3 for fan noises such as a "clicking and ticking". Take down the canopy and check the mounting bar. It should be firm and tight to the outlet box in the ceiling

New Ceiling Fans

Older Ceiling Fans

FAN BLADES should be attached to fan motor, avoid running the fan without the blades.

WALL SPEED CONTROL.. If you are using
a Light Dimmer to control the fan and light you will often hear humming. Using a Variable speed fan control will often cause humming; the solution is to replace such controls with a 3 or 4 speed fan control. >>>

FAN LIGHTS...A loose shade of glass or light bulb on a fan light can cause humming, also check that the light is securely attached to the ceiling fan.

SOMETHING IS LOOSE check that screws holding the fan motor housing together are tight. Review the above section on blade assembly.

BREAK IN PERIOD.. Sometimes a new fan needs to run for a bit to "Break In". Run the fan 24 hours.

A DEFECTIVE or LOW GRADE ceiling fan call or Contact your dealer and inquire about getting a new fan. Humming and sound are very common in PROMOTIONAL GRADE fans.

SOMETHING IS LOOSE check that screws holding the fan motor housing together are tight. Review the above section on blade assembly.

FAN LIGHTS...A loose shade of glass or light bulb on a fan light can cause humming, also check that the light is securely attached to the ceiling fan.

WALL SPEED CONTROL. .If you are using a Light Dimmer to control the fan and light you will often hear humming. Using a Variable speed fan control will often cause humming; the solution is to replace such controls with a 3 or 4 speed fan control. >>>

BREAKDOWN OF WINDINGS this happens over time to lower grade fans. Most commonly on Promotional grade fans, can occur on moderate grade units placed in High Use Areas.

CAPACITOR wearing out happens over time to lower grade fans. Most commonly on Promotional grade fans, can occur on moderate grade units placed in High Use Areas.

New Ceiling Fans

Older Ceiling Fans

FAN BLADES must be attached to the fan
motor, without the blades you will not be able to see the speeds.

RUBBER Shipping blocks. These must be
removed to put the blades on the fan. The blocks keep the motor from spinning during shipping

Check REVERSE SWITCH...This should be in a distinct position, flip the switch to make sure its not in between positions.

Pull on the fan pull chain to make sure it is on High Speed..... or you will not get operation of fan if using a wall control.

Re-Check any connections you may have made during installation. Both wiring to the ceiling and any plug in modules.

Check the fan pullchain speed switch..... someone may have pulled it to the off position

Check REVERSE SWITCH...This should be in a distinct
position, flip the switch to make sure its not in between
positions.

3 SPEED Pull chain Switch...These can wear out or be damaged by young children.

WALL SPEED CONTROL.
These controls have a lifespan .Check your wall control if its dead the solution is to replace such controls with a 3 or 4 speed fan control. >>>

BREAKDOWN OF WINDINGS this happens over time to lower grade fans. Most commonly on Promotional grade fans, can occur on moderate grade units placed in High Use Areas.

CAPACITOR wearing out happens over time .