How Do You Fix A Wobbly Ceiling Fan?
Ceiling fans should not shudder. The wobble is usually caused by blades that aren’t balanced or from improper installation. Here’s how to fix yours. Step 1 Do a visual inspection. Make sure that the motor is installed flat relative to the ceiling. If you see a gap between the base and the ceiling grab the fan and try to move it. If it shakes, the mounting screws could need tightening, to verify go to Step Two. Step 2 Take off all the blades. Run the fan without them. If you are still getting shudder turn off the fan, go into the mount and tighten all the screws. Try again without the blades. If the wobble is gone, remount the blades. Step 3 Be aware that if the fan motor didn’t wobble without the blades, the blades are either warped, have different weights or they are unbalanced. Stack each of the blades on top of each other to see that their shapes match. If one appears warped, you’ll have to replace it. Be sure to get the exact model and serial number from the base of the fan. Step 4
