How to Fix a Wobbly Ceiling Fan
In order to be able to do the job right a ceiling fan has to be installed and function properly. A wobbly ceiling fan will use more energy – as well as drive you crazy.
A ceiling fan needs to be mounted on a sturdy ceiling box that is ideally anchored to a joist or beam. The electrical box needs to be heavy-duty and rated “For Use with Ceiling Fans”.
If the joist is not located where you want your fan, a special ceiling fan mounting bracket should be installed above the ceiling between the joists. Keep in mind that ceiling fans can weigh as much as 50 pounds and move!
If your ceiling fan is wobbly, first of all make sure it was mounted to the right kind of box before it takes off on its own!
All conscientious fan manufacturers balance the fan blades prior to shipment. It can, however still happen, that the fan is wobbly after installation or that it starts wobbling with time from normal use.
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