Ceiling Fan Motor Makes Noise But Doesn T Spin

Be sure to buy a control compatible with your fan that has an anti hum feature.

Ceiling fan motor makes noise but doesn t spin. Replace all the parts. Solution 8 check the ceiling fan motor to be sure it is lubricated with oil and there are no loose parts. B lights on dimmer switches light dimmer switches often create an electrical hum sound. Watch this video for troubleshooting tips for eliminating this issue.

If your ceiling fan makes a humming noise when it runs you may be able to eliminate the problem by changing the control. Inside you ll find the ball bearing assembly and can evenly coat each bearing with the oil. We suggest using a hunter control system to dim your ceiling fan lights. Secure all screws on the motor.

When a ceiling fan makes a clicking noise it s usually because some of its components are not securely seated or fastened. This is a relatively easy fix but it may not work if your fan has a very cheaply made motor the motor may be shot. Electrical problems are a bit more difficult to diagnose but they re easier to fix. Now remove the motor from the fan body and then at one end unscrew the actual motor housing.

Many complaints involve a humming noise that doesn t dissipate when the fan is run at a slower speed. When a ceiling fan won t turn the problem could be mechanical or electrical. Fan control receiver if you ceiling fan has a control system with a receiver a defective receiver can create a humming noise. Please contact us for help.

An example of an easy to fix mechanical problem is the failure to remove the packing tabs from your new fan but unfortunately most mechanical problems aren t so simple. Reason 8 the top portion of the fan is making an electrical buzzing noise.