Your 5 ceiling fan noises & what makes them to help you fix your fan

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Your ceiling fan is making a noise. If your ceiling fan is whirring, clicking, scraping or grinding or buzzing or humming, it is telling you what the problem probably is. This video explains the most likely cause of your most common ceiling fan noises and what needs to be fixed.
If you need to repair your fan there are countless videos on KZfaq covering repairs. In addition, you can find most user manuals of common fans online. This video just covers how to identify the most common noises to help you fix your fan.
Before replacing a capacitor or doing any repairs to fix noises always make sure you have tightened all screws and oiled the unit as just doing those two things solves or reduces most noises.
I forgot to mention in the video, many older homes had fans installed a long time ago using dimmer switches. You often get humming with dimmer switches as most fans were not designed to operate on a dimmer switch.
Here are some customer service or company phone numbers of the most common fan makers.
Harbor Breeze Manufacturer phone number is 1 (800) 643 0067
Casablanca (888) 227-2178
Hampton Bay 855-434-2678
Hunter 888-830-1326
Minka Aire (800) 375-3403
Craftmade.com 800.486.4892
Kichler 1 (866) 558-5706
Mathews (847) 680-9043
MonteCarlo 1-800-519-4092
Quorum 866-344-3875
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@That1towncar 3 жыл бұрын

i had to turn my volume way up cause i couldnt hear over my own noisy fan

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Ha!

@erinntay 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!! 😂😂😂👍🏼 Hope it’s good now!

@hayleeanderson298 2 жыл бұрын

Same 🤣 i was about to comment this

@debbiegusty 2 жыл бұрын

Lol I thought the same thing with mine!

@carlosbaltodano7811 Жыл бұрын

Ha same!

@ladiesgentswegothim 2 жыл бұрын

- Only 1 light bulb of the 3 working - Pulls the wrong cord for the desired function You are a man of the people and have earned a like, my friend

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

they all work but are different types of lights that mess up the video if all are on.

@feiktu 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, I managed to find the loose screw at 1am, I couldn't stand the clicking noise, feels good man

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@kanishataylor7784 2 жыл бұрын

And here I am at 1am trying to fix a fan

@beblessed3227 3 жыл бұрын

its amazing we are such a throw away society ...and you share easy fixes that take a few minutes ...but no some would rather toss it and spend more time driving to the store then it would take to fix it ...Thanks Robb for keeping it real ...see you in the next one !

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

what a nice comment, thanks very much.

@lcloverviewman5755 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think you can blame that problem on throw away society. I believe that most people have no idea how to fix problems and just go replace the "defective" device. The people don't know how to problem solve, so throwing things away if their only option.

@MrCeilingFanMan1999 2 жыл бұрын

1:16 my father’s ceiling fan in his bedroom made that same noise that this fan made, and I was growing up wondering why it did that, but back in 2011 when I was 11 going on 12, I started playing around with his ceiling fan and tightened up the screws that on the blades of his ceiling fan, and it haven’t made that noise any more, and it’s been running quiet every since then.

@maggiesmith2729 10 ай бұрын

Hi Rob, i just wanted to leave you a comment to say thank you for your helpful, practical and informative video. We solved both the clicking and whirring sound of our ceiling fan thanks to you. Thank you again and be well!

@RobbsHomemadeLife 10 ай бұрын

Maggie, thank you so much for taking time to leave a comment and let me know the video helped. Much appreciated.

@shinehy403 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! That rattling noise has been driving me crazy; so loud I couldn't hear myself think! Nothing but quiet breeze now. Thanks a mil!❤

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@slydog7131 Жыл бұрын

I've got a window fan that I like but it makes a buzzing noise on low and medium but not on high, and it stops immediately when I turn the power off. From your video, it sounds like the capacitor is the problem. This is good info. I'll take it apart, lube it up, change the capacitor and hope that fixes it. This was the information I needed. Thanks!

@Ellaroo1000 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the help! Installed two second hand fans, and one was making a buzzing noise. Looked at other videos and thought it must be the bearings but we couldn’t get to them. Watched this video and thought it must be the capacitor, however reading through the comments made me realise that it was in fact because the wall switch is a double dimmer switch and it was turned too low on one side. We will look to replace the dimmer switch with normal switches. Thanks

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@QuestsLiveOn 3 жыл бұрын

Just as an add-on to this, I just had a ceiling fan installed and it was making the same noise as he showed in the first part of this video. stopped as soon as you would cut the power to the fan. the problem ended up being the adjustable fan speed knob that was on the wall hooked up to the fan. changed the knob for a switch and it fixed the issue. hope this helps someone out there!

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jordan, I think I mentioned the adjustable speed control in the video or comments but should gave emphasized it more. Most fans were not made to be used with such a switch and they do often cause problems. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a helpful 😎👌

@zacharypoe6371 Жыл бұрын

What about a heavy duty switch? I don't have a speed control switch but one I have is white and it is little hard to turn up, it's a heavy duty one I think. I have a Hampton Bay Glendale ceiling fan and it makes a humming noise and so I figure it might be the switch but I had other fans in the past that were replaced and they never made a humming noise, I still had that wall switch so I don't know what the issue is. Might could replace the wall switch? Don't really want to replace the fan

@zacharypoe6371 Жыл бұрын

@@RobbsHomemadeLife What about a heavy duty switch? I don't have a speed control switch but one I have is white and it is little hard to turn up, it's a heavy duty one I think. I have a Hampton Bay Glendale ceiling fan and it makes a humming noise and so I figure it might be the switch but I had other fans in the past that were replaced and they never made a humming noise, I still had that wall switch so I don't know what the issue is. Might could replace the wall switch? Don't really want to replace the fan

@PatrickJeon-os5vg 10 ай бұрын

Looks great, and with a brighter bulb installed that’s all the light you need. kzfaq.infoUgkxWF88GpljEn-0o34vtLFazEQ5h5Q33SjU As far as ease of installation- this was my first ceiling fan and it took about 3 hours because I had no idea what I was doing and also it’s helpful to have a second set of hands and a magnetic drill bit. Works great.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 10 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@VaurionX 6 ай бұрын

This was a very helpful video. You helped me pin down that my problem is likely electrical. Thank you!

@RobbsHomemadeLife 6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@oscarblom4885 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these solutions. Be safe and well.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Oscar, thanks for watching and same to you!

@jessicahynes4937 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that is amazing well I love you oO

@itwizpro 8 ай бұрын

I discovered that the buzzing sound coming from my fan (stopped at power off) was fixed by moving the reverser switch on the fan up and down a few times. Maybe this will help somebody down the road.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 8 ай бұрын

Hey thanks a lot, I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and leave a helpful tip.

@sparkitup531 Ай бұрын

This actually fixed my issue, thanks a ton!

@DavidSherwoodPhoto Ай бұрын

This just saved my butt!!

@whaletooth4616 7 ай бұрын

Wow, it took so long to find this video! Thanks!!

@RobbsHomemadeLife 7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@davidsanderlin2895 2 жыл бұрын

my fan was making a weird ass noise and after watching this i figured some was loose. turns out the glass housing around the bulb was a little loose so i tightened the screws and it’s silent as a mouse! thanks dude

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

thanks David, loose stuff, unbalanced blades and a bad wall switch or resistor fix most of the noises.

@dannyboylan2342 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful...thank you!

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

Danny thanks a lot for watching and commenting I really appreciate it.

@TheMos03 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Imikiko 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!😎👍

@JohnJones-oy3md 3 жыл бұрын

#6 - the noise my fan made when I was jossling a small box down from a high shelf perilously close to the ceiling fan, and knocked said box into the spinning blades.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

I have lights on a stand for video that I move around and they get slammed all the time.

@JohnJones-oy3md 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobbsHomemadeLife It's amazing how much energy is involved. Threw that box clear across the room into the window blinds. LOL

@0135172990 Жыл бұрын

True sometimes the safety cable touches the motor chases , so I tied it with a cable tie.

@ToxicCexCell 2 жыл бұрын

Love you videos. I’m a huge fan! ….

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@AlextheMLAATRfan 3 жыл бұрын

1:16 That was the same sound that my old ceiling fan used to make at my old house in Baltimore.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Ha!

@zspacecaptain8228 2 жыл бұрын

My school recently bought some brand new ceiling fans which already make that noise after just a few hours of operation. These new fans are definitely not as good as the old ones

@wildcat8797 3 жыл бұрын

My clicks loud constantly on summer mode & a lot less on winter mode. Tried tightening up everything but didn’t work. Only thing that helps is pushing upwards with good amount pressure where the light bulbs goes to get it to stops clicking/scraping. Not sure how to fix it. It’s like a scraping noise every 2 passes

@noimportante4284 3 жыл бұрын

Man.. this was so helpful. Thank you

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@jessicahynes4937 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad

@CeilingFanVideosOnYT 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a Hampton Bay Huntington. I have a same one except mine has different blade brackets.

@megaraitei 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This helped.

@megaraitei 3 жыл бұрын

1st sound - 1:18 .. this is what I had.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@AndrewHarmsArtwork Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

Happy to help. Thanks a lot for watching commenting I appreciate it

@lonered638 3 жыл бұрын

I have a hampton bay fan and it's making a noise similar to a wind up toy car when you pull it back and you hear the gears it only makes the noise when it's on high or medium we've had this fan for over ten years any Idea what it could be because I don't.

@hijaderobin 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Robb. My fan makes a loud buzzing noise which stops instantly if I turn the fan off, so I'm guessing it's a capacitor issue. However, it also stops if I pull the chain (not all the way, just put a tiny bit of tension on it). Does this mean it's actually a different issue, or would you still say it's the capacitor?

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

It can be tricky but it sounds like something is loose.

@restroomselevatorsofflorid2102 8 ай бұрын

My parents' bedroom has a Hampton Bay Tripoli ceiling fan that makes A similar noise on high! I'm about the other speeds but I believe most on high! And it also wobbles a bit too!

@tevinheath5078 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@RobbsHomemadeLife 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching the video I'm leaving a nice comment. Much appreciated.

@airassaultj.j. 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, recently installed a brand new ceiling fan. Pretty nice. Started to notice a clickickty click noise coming from motor. Almost like something is loose rattling around in there. It's most certainly coming from the brand new motor. I tried to shine a flashlight into it to find something, to no avail. There are holes on the top. Do you think its possible maybe a piece from the popcorn ceiling could have fallen inside the motor and is going round and round when its turned on? Or maybe just a faulty motor? Any advice would be much appreciated. If I took the motor apart to further inspect would it harm it? Someone told me it could be tight because its brand new and needs to break in. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

There are surprising amount of parts that can be loose and rattle. If they are tight the motor itself should be pretty quiet.

@vineetkumar2934 2 жыл бұрын

My fan makes buzzing noise on low speed and noise disappears on switching power off that means something is wrong with capacitor thanks man, but is it going to consume more power or less?

@jakejackson1239 2 жыл бұрын

Did replacing the capacitor fix the issue?

@TRUMP_WAS_RIGHT_ABOUT_EVRYTHNG Жыл бұрын

I think I have all 5 or 6 noises 😂. Then again I've hit my fans with 2x4s boxes and levels. I don't know who the hell thought low hanging ceiling fans were a good idea for the 1977s ranch. I just sprayed some electric motor lubricant up and down the shaft hoping to get into those bearings . 👍👍 Thanks

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

Hey José, I know what you mean. I have one that has a sealed motor with no way to lubricated easily. I ended up just adding some oil to the stem above it and have it drip down inside. It actually seemed to help. Which I was surprised.

@bvnseven Жыл бұрын

Rob, I have a wall hugger fan with a wireless remote. I turn on the fan this year and it makes a buzz that sounds like it's consistent with the rotation of the blades? Ideas? It buzzes on all 3 fan speeds. Thank you for this video!

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

I don't want to blame the remote but so often the remote is a problem when this happens.

@rapidcounty 3 жыл бұрын

oh wow, i look up this video to fix my fan problem and I realize it says Sunrise. Sunrise gang🤙🏻

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

hey neighbor! 😎

@mikespecht 2 жыл бұрын

Watched the video and thought it was my bearing needing lubricated. Checked all over the top and was no place to lube, I clean the blades two times a year but noticed inside the top of the motor was dusty. Blew out the top of the fan with compressed air like you would use on electronics. A dust loud later fan is silent.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

I am enjoying the viewer tips, thanks a lot Mike.

@aquarianhealer 2 ай бұрын

Hoping this is my issue too

@TerrierToughGuy 2 жыл бұрын

For every video I watch now on KZfaq I am forced to watch multiple commercials sometimes for minutes grrr. Thanks for the video

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

happy it helped.😎👍

@Jeff1960G 3 жыл бұрын

I just installed a new Hunter 3 blade (54") fan and there is a humming noise at all speeds. The fan is in balance as when I have it all full speed, it doesn't shake at all, seems very well balanced. I contacted Hunter support, still waiting for a reply. Hope I get this resolved as this is the fan for my bedroom and very challenging to sleep. I know, just turn it off. then what is the point of having a fan? Lol

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

It is often the capacitor or a wall dimmer switch or remote swtch.

@jorgerodriguez-ku4fw 3 жыл бұрын

How do you tighten the screws

@MrCeilingFanMan1999 3 жыл бұрын

That ceiling fan shown in the video is a Hampton Bay Huntington Ceiling Fan.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

I think you are right. Huntington III.

@MrCeilingFanMan1999 3 жыл бұрын

Robb's Homemade Life First it was the Huntington, then the Huntington II, and then it was the Huntington III.

@ColinCollectsFans 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a Huntington I.

@AlextheMLAATRfan 3 жыл бұрын

All you need to do is add Squeaking for the 6th one and rename it 6 Fan Noises, and this will be complete.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Ha!

@bctruck 3 жыл бұрын

Robb, great video! what if I hear voices coming from my fan?

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Brad, don't be silly, if you hear voices when you use your fan you simply have it playing backwards. "Turn me on,dead fan."

@bctruck 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobbsHomemadeLife It was actually john lennons voice telling me paul was dead!

@lcloverviewman5755 2 жыл бұрын

those of us who know the history behind this comment are showing our age! Count me as one of you...!!

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

You can tip me with the thank button

@randomuser2461 2 жыл бұрын

Can running a fan with a thermostat control and a remote on 24/7 cause the buzzing electric sound. Mines on low almost all day long because i wanted it to be automatic. But now it has a buzzing noise like you described as the capacitor on high and medium and none on low except when going from medium to low. I just got the ceiling fan a few months ago, but have been running it nearly 24/7 because the room doesn't quite get down to tempeture for the thermostat remote. I bought the thermostat remote as a replacement for a basic remote that you turn on and off. All of them are hampton bay parts. I was hoping there would not be a problem.

@randomuser2461 2 жыл бұрын

Although it did just stop making the noise. Will this likely get worse over time? It's normally running on low speed.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

Dimmer switches and remotes can cause noise.

@xv13txboix Жыл бұрын

Hi I just came across your video as I’m having an issue with a brand new fan I installed. It’s making a knocking sound at all speeds, louder at higher speeds. Do you have any insight on what that might be?

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

I would look at two things. The first thing is go back and make sure everything is tightened up. The second thing is to see if your blades are out of balance.

@wayneroser4904 3 жыл бұрын

I have a harbor breeze that hums medium and ladder on low you have any information if I need to replace one capacitor or are there separate capacitors for the different speeds and where can I get the capacitor thank you

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Wayne, I could be wrong but I think there is just one capacitor. Sometimes people use a dimmer switch on a wall and that causes noise problems too.

@tylonbarnes9678 Жыл бұрын

I would replace both 6202zz bearings

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

@tylonbarnes9678 Жыл бұрын

@@RobbsHomemadeLife No Problem

@Red_AIert 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is a random ticking noise. It’s not very loud but not consistent. Hopefully it just needs tightened. Thanks

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, it sounds like some thing is loose.

@_joshua_g59_90 Жыл бұрын

I think I have all of those noises in my fan.

@chilliewillie15 Жыл бұрын

Our fan was making a rattling grinding noise every now and then. The globes that cover the lights were loose

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks a lot for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

@eazye954 3 жыл бұрын

Just a bought a brand new fan, we put it up yesterday to test it out and noticed it was kind of loose but had no humming noise. We put new screws on the bracket and it’s nice and tight, but when we turned the fan on it’s making a humming sound and we haven’t even installed the blades. Any suggestions to what’s causing the humming sound?

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

if you are using a dimmer switch on a wall that can do it. Also you can have something loose or be unlucky and have a bad capacitor.

@Seriesfan1 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is a hunter symphony and sounds like grinding or scraping

@XloMotion 3 жыл бұрын

Installed a new fan from HD and it hums in all speed. It's a low humming noise but it bothers the heck out of me since I just want to read a book

@courtneyfink5880 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Mine started doing this a few weeks ago and it is driving me nuts. Especially bc I can’t sleep without a fan

@angeleanovella7 3 жыл бұрын

@@courtneyfink5880 what to do?

@djratino 6 ай бұрын

My ceiling fan was doing the same noise. I don't have a down rod. The ceiling is stucco. That made the base not even. I caulked my base to the ceiling. That cured my problem. ☢️

@RobbsHomemadeLife 6 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for taking the time to watch the video and leave a nice comment

@fanssmoothiesandantiques7443 2 жыл бұрын

I have scraping and grinding noise 4 my fan

@Justforfun-ek7et 3 жыл бұрын

I just installed a brand new Hunter fan and it makes the humming noise, like it’s a loud motor. But it stops as soon as the power is cut. Can a brand new fan have a bad capacitor?

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

A bad capacitor is possible, but if you are using a dimmer switch on the wall or a remote that can cause it for sure.

@Justforfun-ek7et 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobbsHomemadeLife great point, I was unsure if a dimmer switch could also do that. I replaced a chandelier with this fan and light combo and the original switch is a dimmer switch! I will seal it out and see what happens! Thanks for the idea!

@pickelberry8274 3 жыл бұрын

My ceiling fan makes a buzzing noise any time there is power to it, I think it having a an adjustable switch might be the problem, any help? It’s been like than ever since we’ve been here

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, the switches are often the noisemaker.

@seanbaxter1692 2 жыл бұрын

What brand fan does not make noises ???

@FineCarpentryOjai 7 ай бұрын

Mine had the buzzing too. It turned out to be the capacitor rattling in the case because its foam tape had given up.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 7 ай бұрын

Hey thanks a lot for watching the video I'm leaving a helpful comment period much appreciated.

@waynewootton5385 2 жыл бұрын

my fan hums only on speed not on med. speed or on low speed can you help me with this thank you for your video can't wait to hear from you

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

hard to tell, tighten everything or check the capacitor or switch.

@waynewootton5385 2 жыл бұрын

@@RobbsHomemadeLife thank you for getting back to me i do that thank you again

@protough8245 4 ай бұрын

Mine makes a clicking noise which im not worried about its real low clicking but then like out of random it will like scrap and grind, shake and thats the noise that is annoying to me.

@frqctures 3 жыл бұрын

my fans capacitor blew out earlier when the barring snapped

@liz_5888 2 жыл бұрын

Installed. A hunter fan and there seems to be a scraping noise and haven’t figured out what the issue it. Double checked the wiring up top and nothing is in the way or place in such way to cause the noise

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

does the noise go away as soon as you turn off the power? It should be power related then.

@liz_5888 2 жыл бұрын

@@RobbsHomemadeLife we found the issue yesterday. Somehow a trimmed wire that was no longer needed landed between a gap that caused the noise when the fan would spin

@coconutsoda92 3 жыл бұрын

I get a clicking noise on medium and high only that stops almost immediately when I cut power. Oddly enough it used to only happen on medium, then it switched to only happening on high, and now it happens on both. I can't find anything loose. Anyone got a suggestion? Much appreciated.

@p4t0quack40 3 жыл бұрын

Idk man, mine has made that noise for a long time and i also cant find a way to fix it but i already got used to it

@TheSiddhaartha 3 жыл бұрын

My fan does not make buzzing sound immediately after it's turned on. It takes around a couple of minutes for it to start making a buzzing sound. What could be the problem?

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Check to see everything is tight. In particular the bolts that attach the blades. If that does not help check your capacitor as mentioned in the video.

@donswords6671 16 күн бұрын

I have a Minkaire that uses a remote, 3 speed with light dimmer. It has always hummed, louder at higher speed. Standard power switch on the wall to supply power. How could I stop the hum, short of buying a new fan?

@RobbsHomemadeLife 16 күн бұрын

Hi Don here's what I would do first Start with the Simple Fixes: Tighten all screws and check for loose parts. Ensure the blades are balanced. Move to Electrical Checks: Test the capacitor with a multimeter and replace it if needed. Inspect the remote receiver and ensure it is properly isolated and securely connected. Motor and Bearings: Lubricate the motor bearings if accessible. Consider replacing the bearings if lubrication does not help.

@debbiekleinberg 3 жыл бұрын

My ceiling fan was making a clicking noise so I checked all the screws on the blades and there were a few loose. While I was working on it anyway, I decided to take the blades down and give them a cleaning. I took the light globes down and cleaned them too. The blades do not appear to be warped. When I assembled it all back together, there was a buzzing/vibrating noise. The fan turns ok (no hesitations) and there is a definite wobble but the noise is concerning. The noise is there regardless of fan speed and is still there even if power is turned off. So, not electrical and likely mechanical. Did I push dust into the motor and now have a motor issue? I don’t want to spend a bunch of time trying to balance the wobble if the motor is shot and I have to replace it anyway. There is no oil hole and the manual says that, “The motor has permanently lubricated bearings. There is no need to oil.” The fan did not make this noise before I cleaned it. It is a 20 year old Harbor Breeze model CHT52WW5LK. I don’t want to replace it if I don’t have to because it is in the bedroom of a high risk individual so I can’t have anyone in to install it and I’m not capable of doing it myself. Here is a link to a video of the noise. The video isn’t the greatest but it is kind of like the buzzing of an insect caught in there. (It’s not that though.) Did I kill it by cleaning it?kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orR_qamA37GbiaM.html

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Debbie. You are right I think, if the noise continues after the power is turned off it should be mechanical. Something may be loose or out of balance. You can add washers to the blade fasteners and check other parts to make sure they are tight. if the blades are bent or out of balance there are small weights you can add to balance them. Just work on one thing at a time until you find out what is causing the noise.

@debbiekleinberg 3 жыл бұрын

Robb's Homemade Life Thanks for the response. Hi, thanks for the response. Is it safe to remove the blades and run the fan to see if it makes the noise without the blades? All the blades have washers and I still makes the noise at a slow speed. The sound didn’t start until after I removed the blades to clean them and then put them back.

@debbiekleinberg 3 жыл бұрын

Robb's Homemade Life The blades already had and still have the washers.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@debbiekleinberg I don't see a problem doing that. If it turns out there is a problem with the blades you can buy a blade balancing kit for a few dollars at Home depot or Loews. The only thing I would do is probably what you are already doing which is to check and make sure everything is tight and not loose.

@mzunnurain 9 ай бұрын

It's likely because of the disturbance that caused the noise. Just let it run and the centrifugal force will help put everything back in place. My husband got overzealous in cleaning and it made all kinds of noise when he was done. It eventually quieted.

@skizzlezizzle 2 жыл бұрын

mine makes a grinding/rubbing sound only in one direction(normal) when in reverse mode it is silent... does that sound like out of balance blades? its a 10 blade fan....

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, usually a grinding noise is coming from the motor. But I would imagine it would make the same noise in reverse. The only things I can think of is to go over the fan and tighten everything up and if that doesn't fix it to add some lubrication to the motor.

@skizzlezizzle 2 жыл бұрын

@@RobbsHomemadeLife I will try to tighten everything. its a sealed motor and the noise goes away immediately when I switch it off, so i dont assume its the motor

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

I would have to agree with you. If it was making a humming noise I would tell you to see if you had a dimmer switch that operated the fan. So many times the dimmer switch will make a humming noise in fans. Sometimes after a while the dimmer switches stop working.

@jennywatts7054 Жыл бұрын

So one time my fan was off for a year but I tried turning it back on and it wouldn’t start. I’m like that’s weird and manages to get started up but then tripped the GFCI outlet on my wall. What causes this?

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

Jenny, if your fuse is being tripped there something wrong with the fan. Usually it's a short that trip a fuse. Get a multi-tester and tester plug to see if the fan has a short .

@Bella418 3 жыл бұрын

My fan was fine until I called in an electrician to install a new fan in another room, apparently he disconnected my bedroom fan in error while in the attic, and I called him back to fix and he reconnected power to the fan installed a new wall switch and now I have a humming sound, ugh, I can’t sleep! Could the wall switch be an issue?

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, if the wall switch controls the speed they often create a humming noise. First make sure all the fasteners on the fan are tight and not loose.

@digger105337 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the type of switch used by the elechicken could be the problem, changing it out to the original one that didn't give you a problem could do it.

@lilblue9880 2 жыл бұрын

My fan started being noisy after my brother shot it with bug spray last winter. Is there any way to fix it or would I just need to replace it?

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

Just a guess, but perhaps the bug spray removed some lubrication. try adding some fan oil. amzn.to/3vxOaUh

@sneeker Жыл бұрын

Ok so I haven't seen this issue here yet. My son accidentally hit the fan blade while it was spinning and now it doesn't turn at all. I can hear the motor humming when I turn on the power. Do you think the capacitor is a designed safety mechanism (like a breaker or fuse) to stop the motor in the event of an object hitting it? Thanks in adavance.

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what the answer is. I would look at where the shaft of the motor is that connects to the part the blades are attached to. There may be a sheer pin like the kind you have on a propeller on an outboard motor.

@sneeker Жыл бұрын

@@RobbsHomemadeLife Ok thanks for the suggestion.

@Aceinfinity-le8zc 3 жыл бұрын

My occasionally shudders then makes a squirming noise. Any idea ?

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

no, but would make a cool video.

@elee325 Жыл бұрын

If it is the capacitor, how to go about fixing it?

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

check youtube for capacitor replacement videos

@thereal_rcn Жыл бұрын

Mine does a buzzing noise and a screw just popped off

@ChromeFamily 22 күн бұрын

What about a surging noise from the motor? When on High speed?

@RobbsHomemadeLife 21 күн бұрын

If the noise continues even after you turn off the fan it could be a large amount of things however if the noise stops as soon as you turn off the switch it's likely one of four problems Motor Issues: The motor itself may be failing or experiencing electrical problems. When the motor runs at high speed, these issues can manifest as surging noises. Overheating, worn bearings, or internal electrical faults could be to blame. Capacitor Problems: the capacitor helps regulate the fan's speed. A faulty capacitor can cause the motor to operate irregularly, leading to surging noises at high speeds. Electrical Wiring: Loose or faulty wiring connections within the fan or in the switch housing could cause intermittent power delivery to the motor, resulting in the surging noise. Switch Issues: The switch itself could be faulty, especially if it is a variable speed switch or has dimmer capabilities. Inconsistent power delivery from a faulty switch could cause the surging noise. Usually it's the dimmer switch or capacitor

@kassidyspringer7209 5 ай бұрын

My fan sounds like a constant scratching noise when it’s on. At first I thought my cat was scratching at something. Theres no way I can sleep with that noise but I hate not having a fan on at night. Any ideas how to fix it? I have tightened all screws.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 5 ай бұрын

I'm only g there might be some wires or something uessing but if everything is tight there might be some why are there something on the inside rubbing you can also check to see if the blades are balanced finally don't forget a lot of people have interference that makes noise caused by their remote controls

@callmewaves1160 2 жыл бұрын

Well looks like I am spending my tomorrow trying to find what's loose on my ceiling fan because I can't stand the clunking/click sound! My husband can just sleep through it but not me. Nope. The sound drives me mad.

@patmcbride9853 9 ай бұрын

My new fans hum when spinning. Ironically, I bought them to replace the old fans because the old ones were humming (even louder).

@RobbsHomemadeLife 9 ай бұрын

If you've checked the usual reasons. Sometimes fans with remote controls have humming that are hard to get rid of.

@shancey140 Жыл бұрын

My fan makes a noise but when I add slight weight/tug to the pull chain it stops. What could be causing this?

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

It sounds like something is loose or out of balance.

@shancey140 Жыл бұрын

@@RobbsHomemadeLife Thank you 😊

@clapforboobies5892 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. What about if it makes a wub wub wub noise?

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

That's usually something vibrating. Check for things that are loose.

@Justsomerandomdude397 2 жыл бұрын

Ngl I have a like a idk what it is but it’s like a stick but anyway I use that and press it against my fan to make whatever noise stop it works too but fr tho I have a fan next to my bed and rn I have it on low cuz it kept making that weird buzzing noise or whatever tf noise so ya fr can’t sleep .-. hell I just cleaned it too and before I did that it was good no noise no nothing (had a lot of dust on the front so ya anyway) but now when it’s on high it’s makes that weird buzzing noise idk may be me imagining it but idk

@Amy-pn2qo 4 ай бұрын

Are you using a variable speed control

@RobbsHomemadeLife 4 ай бұрын

No I just have the switch that is activated by the chain from the center of the fan

@Amy-pn2qo 3 ай бұрын

What kind of fan is this

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 ай бұрын

Here is the video I did that describes the ceiling fan and how I installed it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibKkfs6fyN3ddmw.html

@brooklynglasscock4503 2 жыл бұрын

My is humming noise keep waking me up at nights

@killingsleep 6 ай бұрын

Just like your car tires are balanced.

@yourecasuallegoman6387 Жыл бұрын

None of these work for me and we had to replace my whole entire ceiling fan but good video

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

I am sorry didn't help. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting I really appreciate it. Have a nice Thanksgiving.

@macanshot 2 жыл бұрын

This once happened to me and i realized it buzzed because it was on a dimmer switch

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a lot of people overlook the dimmer switch.

@travisc123 9 ай бұрын

Hello, I think this is my problem as well. May I inquire how it can be fixed?

@KarenFFoster 11 ай бұрын

So how do I fix the capacitor?

@RobbsHomemadeLife 11 ай бұрын

Karen, I have not done a video on replacing the capacitor but if you look on KZfaq. I think there are several videos showing how to do it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@michaelfoshee3859 3 жыл бұрын

Youre a fuckin hero, thank you.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!😎👌

@revistytrains 3 жыл бұрын

Blades are drooping a tiny bit

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 жыл бұрын

that's what she said.😎

@LP-bt4jk Жыл бұрын

That loud humming noise is what I hear from my downstair neighbors ceiling fan. What do we need to do to make it stop ?

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

Have them fix it, fix it for them, or get earplugs.

@LP-bt4jk Жыл бұрын

@@RobbsHomemadeLife I’ve tried ear plugs. No help. I want to fix it for them, but I want to know what’s causing the annoying humming sound.

@0xrbri 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus crust my fan is acting like it’s gonna fall off the roof.

@GeorgeIsRandom 3 жыл бұрын

Is It Going >

@lowestoflows2 3 жыл бұрын

Lolll same I get too anxious it’s gunna fall and hurt someone

@Amy-pn2qo 3 ай бұрын

Does your fans come with remotes

@RobbsHomemadeLife 3 ай бұрын

@Amy-pn2qo 3 ай бұрын

Good video I

@Kai-643 8 ай бұрын

You’re gonna think rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

@clapforboobies5892 Жыл бұрын

If its a capacitor issue how do I solve?

@RobbsHomemadeLife Жыл бұрын

If your capacitor is bad you have to replace it. Sometimes you can get away with pushing the fan blades to get it going but the problem will not get better. There are videos on KZfaq on how to replace the capacitor. You can buy them on Amazon or even Home Depot and Lowe's. If you have bad bearings in your motor it could cause your capacitor to go bad and replacing it won't solve the issue.