What Causes Ceiling Fans to Vibrate?

Causes

• Unbalanced or warped blades can cause a ceiling fan to vibrate. Blades located too close to a wall or the ceiling can cause the blades to wobble. Blades out of the track, a manufacturing problem, can cause the fan to wobble.

Solution

• Weights can be added to an unbalanced blade to prevent wobble. Remove the blades and lay them on a flat surface. It they are warped, they will not lay flat.

Considerations

• A fan that is not secured properly to the ceiling will wobble. Follow the installation procedures to ensure the fan is properly installed.