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.
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!❤
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!
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 😎👌
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
@@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
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 !
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.
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!
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
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!
Looks great, and with a brighter bulb installed that’s all the light you need. ru-vid.comUgkxWF88GpljEn-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.
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.
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
#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.
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
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?
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?
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
Hey thank you so much for taking the time to let me know that video helped I really appreciate that when viewers let me know it makes my day thanks again
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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
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. 🤷🏻♂️
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?
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.
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 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!
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?
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.
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?
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 .
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.
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 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
Karen, I have not done a video on replacing the capacitor but if you look on RU-vid. I think there are several videos showing how to do it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
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!
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....
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.
@@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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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?ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lNOvFOzK7Yo.html
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.
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 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.
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.
Hello Amy a humming noise usually means something with the wiring or motor such as a capacitor or sometimes it is the remote control or dimmer switch. If you have one
What about a squealing noise. It’s a light, high pitched noise almost like when the belt on a car squeals but it’s light. Just enough to be super annoying… we have looked at it and can’t find anything loose.
hello jeri, To address the squealing noise in the ceiling fan, here are some steps you can follow: Check for Dust and Dirt: Dust and dirt can accumulate in the motor and bearings, causing a squealing noise. Cleaning the fan, especially around the motor and bearings, can sometimes resolve the issue. Lubricate the Bearings: Ceiling fan bearings can dry out over time, leading to squealing. Applying a few drops of light machine oil to the bearings may help. Ensure the fan is turned off and the blades are stationary before doing this. Tighten All Screws and Bolts: Even though they have checked for loose parts, it's worth going over all screws and bolts again to ensure they are securely tightened. Check the Blade Balance: Imbalanced blades can cause unusual noises. They should ensure all blades are evenly weighted and aligned. Blade balancing kits are available for this purpose. Inspect the Mounting: Ensure the fan is securely mounted to the ceiling and there are no loose parts in the mounting bracket. Examine the Capacitor: Sometimes, a faulty capacitor can cause noises. If they are comfortable, they can check the capacitor for any signs of damage or wear and replace it if necessary. Motor Inspection: If none of the above solutions work, the issue might be with the motor itself. It might require professional inspection or replacement if it's a motor problem.
@@RobbsHomemadeLife Thank you Sir , I installed the fan instead of a regular light fixture which had a dimmer switch, and that was the reason for the noise, just changed the dimmer to a single pole
The dimmer switch seems to be a major problem for a lot of people with ceiling fans. I thought I mentioned it in the video. If I did not I apologize. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and leave a comment. Much appreciated.
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.
Hey I listen to your fan noise on your channel it sounds like the noise fans get if you are using a dimmer switch or sometimes the capacitor is starting to go bad. It did not sound like anything was rubbing or loose it sounded like it was something electrical. If the noise stops immediately when you turn the power off I think it's electrical and probably the dimmer switch or capacitor
I installed a big expensive fan and it makes an alarm sound buzzing… When the fan isn’t even in use and at 3 o’clock in the morning Several nights in a row. Weirdest thing
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. ☢️
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I'm having a hard time understanding what you are talking about. However, you mentioned a remote control and they cause a lot of problems. I did not go over remote controls in the video because I don't have any friends or use them and sorry I can't be met with more help. Thanks for watching the video and commenting. Much appreciated.
