Ceiling Fan Humming Noise
Many complaints involve a humming noise that doesn t dissipate when the fan is run at a slower speed.
Ceiling fan humming noise. Different fan noises can be a clue as to what the problem may be. Check with the electric switch to which the ceiling fan is connected because at times that switch creates the hum resonance when the fan is in working state. Loose screws on the fan s assembly can also cause humming noises at times. In addition if your fan remote is low on battery or has a weak signal it may cause the fan to issue a humming sound.
If a fan is hung on a ceiling joist regular fan noises will be amplified through the joist thus causing a louder noise. Lights on dimmer switches. If none of these issues proves to be the problem with your fan it may have faulty capacitors. When fans are mounted directly into the ceiling joist noises can result.
Please contact us for help. Check that the light bulbs are the correct wattage. Your ceiling fan may be creating a rattling sound grinding noise buzzing noise rubbing noise clicking noise humming noise or squeaking noise. Generally fan creates humming sound at low velocity and the noise is not heard after a sufficient long run of a fan so that every part or bearing of a fan is to be greased.
A ceiling fan making noise can be from a variety of reasons. When all else fails it becomes likely that the culprit is some tiny flaw that even an expert would have trouble identifying and repairing and full replacement might be the faster and better route. For example a rattling sound may mean loose parts. One of the common reasons a ceiling fan makes an electrical humming noise is that the voltage the motor is receiving is too low.
In order to minimize this noise approved hangers should be used. An approved ceiling fan hanger will mount between the ceiling joists. Either you bought a lemon or it has failed over time. If your ceiling fan has a control system with a receiver a defective receiver can create a humming noise.
Sometimes a humming ceiling fan simply has a bad part inside. A hum in a ceiling fan is usually caused by the vibration of the motor and the volume of the noise depends on the mount housing and blades.