Why Does Ceiling Fan Making Noise And How To Fix It Step By Step.

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During the summer and also winter season using the ceiling fan is our need to get comfort and better airflow inside the room.

But sometimes it just started making noise. However, it can be ignored in the daytime but while sleeping at night it becomes unbearable.

According to the report of Healthline, people who can’t sleep properly at night may get stuck in so many health issues like high blood pressure, weight gain, diabetes, poor balance, and more.

Especially if you are using this noisy ceiling fan in your bedroom and you have a newborn child.

Then these health issues may increase day by day. That’s why fixing this noisy ceiling fan problem has become so important.

So if you also want to do that then you need to read the complete article. Because in it I have provided more than 8 best solutions to fix this ceiling fan noise.

Also, I have included why your ceiling fan is producing this rattling, clicking, and grinding noise.

This is going to be very interesting to read about it. That’s why don’t miss any point otherwise you may not get a better result. So first start with the causes behind it.

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7 Causes Why Your Ceiling Fan Is Making Noise

I know finding the exact cause why your ceiling fan is making so much noise is difficult.

But it is also important to use the appropriate solution for it. That’s why you need to read below to understand what you should look for in your ceiling fan.

1. Damage Dimmer Controller

This is a small device usually installed on the wall to control the speed of the ceiling fan.

As you know controlling the fan speed now we have multiple options.

But around 75% of people are using the dimmer controller because this is the best and relatively low price. But sometimes it gets damaged and we don’t know about that.

Yes, this is totally right if you are hearing a humming noise from your ceiling fan.

Then this is a signal that your dimmer controller is not working well. However, it may work but this doesn’t mean that it is not faulty so make sure to check it also.

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2. Bad Capacitors

Do you know your ceiling fan works on a single phase? That may damage the ceiling fan if the electricity suddenly fluctuates.

That’s why people need to use the capacitors. This is connected with the ceiling fan motor circuit so when the electricity fluctuates it will handle it and prevent any damage.

Also, this will help the motor to run faster in the low power voltage. That’s why you see your fan is running faster after installing the capacitors.

But sometimes it gets damaged and becomes the cause of producing different noises in your fan.

That’s why you should check out this while examining the issues in your ceiling fan.

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3. Loose Screws

As you know a ceiling fan has so many screws and most of them are connected with the motor and blades.

So that they can work properly without falling down on the floor. But if they lose somehow then you and your family become in serious danger.

That’s why checking these screws should be your first priority.

But how do you know that these screws are loose? Great question!!. If your ceiling fan is making a rattling noise so hard.

Then there may be a chance of having loose screws. Its sound is usually very low so be careful about it.

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4. Misaligned, Or Uneven Blades

How much time do you have to install your ceiling fan? Most of the time after hanging it on the ceiling it starts producing noise.

Do you know why it is happening? It is because you haven’t installed it properly or the blades are not even.

This also happens if you are using a low-quality ceiling fan. Because it is not passed from the stick testing.

I have explained above that if the blades are not set properly. Then it may become the cause of falling down on the floor.

This is dangerous for your whole family. That’s why you should check the alignment of the blades of your ceiling fan which causes major reasons for ceiling fan wobbling.

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5. Loose Wire Connector

After hanging the ceiling fan it will not start automatically. You have to do some electrical wiring and usually, the ceiling fan has the most.

So that it can work properly without any interruption. But they should also be tightly bound with each other.

So that it does not touch any surface of the ceiling and also junction box.

But if they are touching the edges of the junction box. Then you may face the rattling noise coming from the ceiling fan.

Also, it goes higher while moving the fan blades at a high speed.

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6. Loose Object Inside The Housing Mount

Most people just like you don’t clean their ceiling fans. That’s why it becomes the home of lots of dirt and debris.

Sometimes these things will lose the screws and fall down inside the housing mount. So when you start your fan and blades start acting on it.

These screws also play around inside the housing mount.

That becomes the cause of facing the rattle noise and it will increase with the speeding up the ceiling fan. Don’t worry this is a very normal thing.

That’s why you need to make sure to include this point in your list.

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7. Less Motor Lubrication

Lubrication is the process of making the device work better. Especially the mechanical devices that have so many moving parts that are required to have better lubrication.

Your ceiling fan motor also comes into this list because it is a mechanical device. But most people don’t know about it, that’s why they don’t care about the lubrication of their ceiling fan motor.

That’s why they face different noises coming from their ceiling fan. Also, running the ceiling fan without any lubrication will damage the motor permanently and you need to invest more in it.

So these are some of the causes why you are facing so much noise from your ceiling fan.

You should add all of them and try to examine your ceiling fan according to them.

But after it, you need some solution that works well to remove this noise problem from your ceiling fan. Then you need to read below.

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How To Fix The Problem Of Ceiling Fan Noise: 9 Ways

Fixing the problem of ceiling fan noise is important to sleep better at night.

Because this may harm your health and also running the ceiling fan while this problem can be dangerous for your family.

1. Clean The Fan Regularly

Cleaning the ceiling fan is as important as you clean your entire room daily. Because focusing on what you are doing becomes difficult in the dirty environment.

Also, while in the case of a ceiling fan it attracts more than 90% of dirt in your room. That’s why it should be clean every morning as you clean your house.

Because I have explained above that dirt and debris can lose the screws of the ceiling fan.

That may be the cause of falling down any ceiling fan blade on the floor or somewhere else. That may injure any family member.

2. Fix, Or Replace Dimmer Controller

While using the ceiling fan dimmer controller comes at the first requirement.

So that you can control the fan speed but if you think that the fan speed regulator and dimmer controller both are the same things.

Then you are wrong because the fan speed regulator adjusts the current to control the fan speed.

Where the dimmer controller reduces the voltage and this is the better option.

That’s why if you are using it and it got damaged then you need to fix it properly if you can. Or if you simply buy a new dimmer controller.

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3. Tighten The Screws

After using the ceiling fan for a long time this may lose the screws because there are so many reasons behind it.

Also, this is the main thing of your ceiling fan that connects all the parts together. Otherwise, the complete ceiling fan can be assembled properly.

That’s why after checking your ceiling fan if this is the problem behind it.

Then you should tighten them as soon as possible if you want to save your family. Because its blades are very sharp and maybe it falls down.

Also, these screws may produce different noises that will annoy you.

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4. Adjust The Ceiling Fan Lights

As you know some of the latest ceiling fans also come with inbuilt LED lights. So that you don’t need to install another one especially for a night that only requires a single low light.

But over time it also becomes loose and while noticing this thing you may hear the clicking noise from your ceiling fan.

That’s why it should be fixed also but don’t worry this is not very hard to do. All you need is just remove the cover first then replace the dead bulb if it is.

Then at the last, you need to use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.

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5. Fix The Fan Canopy

At the top of your ceiling fan and against the ceiling you will see a canopy. That covers all the wiring of the ceiling fan so that no one can touch it.

But during the operation, this will also slide down at the bottom of the ceiling fan.

That’s why when it touches the motor it produces the clicking or tapping noise.

That’s why first you need to examine the canopy. If it really slides down then you need to use duct tape to stick it in its place.

This will also help you to fix the wiring.

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6. Lubricate Your Ceiling Fan

Using regular lubrication in the ceiling fan is important to work better. I know this is a common thing most people know about it but they don’t follow.

Also, when they start using they wrongly use the excess quantity.

That also does not work well for any moving part. That’s why you need to use the balance quantity.

But first, clean the holes and other parts properly. Then you need to require a table to access these parts.

These parts include motor, bearing, screws, and others. Then test the fan after doing this to check if it works or not.

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7. Balance The Blade

Some low-quality ceiling fans don’t have balanced blades. So when the fan rotates it becomes the cause of wobble noise.

Sometimes these poorly constructed ceiling fans suddenly disassemble and you and other family members may be injured from it. 

That’s why while selecting the ceiling fan you should always go with the better quality.

This will do two impotent things; first, it will safeguard you and your family members and doesn’t produce any noise.

Because it is made with good quality material that is strong enough for ceiling fans.

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8. Tighten The Motor Cover

Are you using a standard ceiling fan that has the canopy with the motor cover? Because as you are facing the canopy you may also face the motor cover.

Sometimes the motor cover slightly comes down and touches the blades. That produces rattling, clicking, and grinding noise.

This may happen due to over lubrication, and dirt.

That’s why you need to fix it before it breaks due to it getting stuck into the blades while it is running.

It may injure any family member who is present in the room.

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9. Secure the Junction box

The junction box is the home of so many wires that are directly connected with the ceiling fan.

As I have explained above, wires may touch the junction box that produces the noise. That’s why you need to fix it by removing your ceiling fan.

Because it is hidden inside the ceiling and holding all the wires.

All you need is just use the table and then climb up to reach the junction box. Then remove the fan and put it on the floor.

At the last examine the box and then fix it carefully.

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Wrap Up On Why Your Ceiling Fan Making Noise & How To Fix It

Understanding the cause behind all of these noises coming from your ceiling fan will help you to use the right solution.

Because without putting so much effort into it you can easily solve the problem.

But first, examine your ceiling and add all the causes to your list and check what your ceiling fan has.

Then use the appropriate solution provided above so you don’t need to spend your time while finding the other things.

But in the end, if the noise is not ended then you should try something different, something new.

That works better but these are some of the major issues that people usually face in their ceiling fans.

That’s why I have added both causes and solutions for the particular problem in the ceiling fan.

However, this is easy to fix if you didn’t do the same in the past. Then you may face some problems.

Then you can get the help of any professional so that you will not do anything wrong that may cost you more.

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FAQ: Best Ways To Fix The Ceiling Fan Noise

Fixing the noise problem in your ceiling fan is quite difficult. That’s why many people just like you are facing so many problems.

I have added some of them in this article and try my best to give appropriate answers.