Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fan Making Grinding Noise
For example a rattling sound may mean loose parts.
Harbor breeze ceiling fan making grinding noise. Your ceiling fan may be creating a rattling sound grinding noise buzzing noise rubbing noise clicking noise humming noise or squeaking noise. You may have a problem with the motor. You can identify these problems if your fan is turning on slowly and not turning in a proper way. A buzzing noise can be from an electrical issue.
It s possible that the fan may make these noises on any speed setting or even just particular speed settings. Similarly if you can only hear the occasional ticking noise one of the blades could be hitting the fan housing. If you hear a rattling or a rubbing noise the fan blades could be bent. And there is an awful grinding sound that it makes in certain area.
I have a hampton bay ceiling fan model ac 552 i believe. They are not prone to damage from normal wear and tear. Support for harbor breeze ceiling fans is provided through your local lowes store. Due to their reputation and durability harbor breeze ceiling fans are among the best choices on the market.
In fact this is most likely the case if you can see that your ceiling fan is swinging in the air. If the ball bearings are to blame you may need to lubricate them to reduce the friction and quiet the noise which is often described as a rubbing or humming sound. When you start the fan and hear a grinding noise then turn off the fan immediately. The customer may hear the grinding noises and that can be coming out of the motor.
If your ceiling fan has a oil reservoir hole. I sounds like the middle section of the fan that holds the blades is bottoming out on the bottom section of the fan that hold the light. Many of the newer fans on the market today actually don t need oiling so checking for the oil hole is a good idea for squeaky fans that made rubbing or grinding sounds. Harbor breeze ceiling fans are known for their durability.