Click Click Click Click Click Ceiling Fan

[bsloan1960]

3 year old house, 3 year old contractor grade ceiling fan. Not even one we use very often- but not suddenly it produces a loud rhythmic click when ON. I assume it's gone bad but it's worth a try... anyone have a fix for this- tap it with a hammer, etc.?

[retiredguy123]

Does it wobble? If so, buy a ceiling fan balancing kit from Home Depot for less than two dollars.

If that is not the problem, remove the blades and see if it still clicks. If it doesn't, buy new blades.

[bsloan1960]

No. Not wobbling. Does it wobble? If so, buy a ceiling fan balancing kit from Home Depot for less than two dollars.

[BillyGrown]

3 year old house, 3 year old contractor grade ceiling fan. Not even one we use very often- but not suddenly it produces a loud rhythmic click when ON. I assume it's gone bad but it's worth a try... anyone have a fix for this- tap it with a hammer, etc.?

It could be the horseshoe bracket for the fan ball that mounts onto the junction box. Sometimes ceiling drywall gets in the way of a tight fit. We had to tighten one.

[retiredguy123]

If these suggestions don't work, go to Dan's Fan City and buy a new fan. They will install it. The old fan is not worth fixing.

[Topspinmo]

Make sure all screws are tight including light lamp cover set screws.

[villagetinker]

If none of the above suggestions work, I found a solution (around 7 years ago) for one of our fans that was doing exactly the same thing. The noise was coming from a very slight movement in the joint the fan hangs from, with the rounded ball mount. I installed thin (~1/8 inch) felt strips with some glue on one side to hold these in place. No noise after several years.

[CarlR33]

If none of the above suggestions work, I found a solution (around 7 years ago) for one of our fans that was doing exactly the same thing. The noise was coming from a very slight movement in the joint the fan hangs from, with the rounded ball mount. I installed thin (~1/8 inch) felt strips with some glue on one side to hold these in place. No noise after several years.
It might just need some helping hands. Turn it off and move it around on the ceiling mount carefully it just might need reseated some. The contractor fans are junk and make humming noises when running to just replace it.

[Arlington2]

Believe it or not it could be just dust collected on the blades. Mr Google taught me that when I was on the edge of getting a new fan. Cleaning the blades cured the problem.

[PJ_Smiley]

The cheap ceiling fans are AC. Spend the extra money and get a DC fan. They are quiet forever.

[Michael G.]

The cheap ceiling fans are AC. Spend the extra money and get a DC fan. They are quiet forever.

Who sells DC fans?

[coffeebean]

3 year old house, 3 year old contractor grade ceiling fan. Not even one we use very often- but not suddenly it produces a loud rhythmic click when ON. I assume it's gone bad but it's worth a try... anyone have a fix for this- tap it with a hammer, etc.?

Just wondering what brand The Villages is supplying in homes these days. Our 18 year old home has original Hunter fans and they are all still silent when on. Believe me, they get lots of use too.

[PJ_Smiley]

Lowe's - Fanimation 56" 7-Blade DC fan and it has a 72" Blade sibling

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[Jimmay]

It’s out of balance either use a level for vertical and horizontal level or just move it around by the motor and check results

[G.R.I.T.S.]

If it’s Hunter, contact the warranty department. Original owners of Hunter can get warranty service. You may be required to remove it.

[retiredguy123]

If it’s Hunter, contact the warranty department. Original owners of Hunter can get warranty service. You may be required to remove it.
If it was installed by the builder, it is probably a Kichler, not a Hunter. A lot of people just throw them away.

[Chickx729]

It good be it just needs to be balanced
3 year old house, 3 year old contractor grade ceiling fan. Not even one we use very often- but not suddenly it produces a loud rhythmic click when ON. I assume it's gone bad but it's worth a try... anyone have a fix for this- tap it with a hammer, etc.?

[HiHoSteveO]

One Kichler fan was doing that at only a certain speed. It was that ball mount at the ceiling that the fan hangs from. Don't recall if I lubricated or put something between the two surfaces but it stopped years ago.

[retiredguy123]

It good be it just needs to be balanced
If so, the fan is easy to balance. You can buy a balancing kit at Home Depot for about two dollars. However, usually an out-of-balance fan will wobble, but the OP said that it doesn't.

[retiredguy123]

My approach to ceiling fans is to just leave them off. I have never seen any benefit to blowing air around the house. I use air conditioning to stay cool.

[Marathon Man]

If none of the above suggestions work, I found a solution (around 7 years ago) for one of our fans that was doing exactly the same thing. The noise was coming from a very slight movement in the joint the fan hangs from, with the rounded ball mount. I installed thin (~1/8 inch) felt strips with some glue on one side to hold these in place. No noise after several years.

Have had this also. Guessing it is the OP's issue. The slight wobble was not noticeable, but it was there.

[BlackHarley]

If it's not out of balance, or an easy fix it will need replacing. Kichler will replace it for free under THEIR warranty. Villages warranty department will have their customer service phone number.
That's exactly the route I went last summer with a 4 year old lanais builder fan.

[retiredguy123]

If it's not out of balance, or an easy fix it will need replacing. Kichler will replace it for free under THEIR warranty. Villages warranty department will have their customer service phone number.
That's exactly the route I went last summer with a 4 year old lanais builder fan.
The Kichler warranty only covers the parts, not the labor to install it. You can buy a new Kichler builder grade ceiling fan from Amazon for $72. I don't think most people will opt to use the warranty. They would upgrade the fan to a more expensive one. The last time I checked, if you spend $200 or more for a fan at Dan's Fans, they will install it for free. If you get a free replacement from Kichler, you need to pay someone $100 or so to install it. Not a good plan for most homeowners.

[remedythis@sbcglobal.net]

Does it wobble? If so, buy a ceiling fan balancing kit from Home Depot for less than two dollars.

If that is not the problem, remove the blades and see if it still clicks. If it doesn't, buy new blades.
Yes, check for a loose blade but doubtful. MOST of the time the clicking is from the ball sitting in the steel bracket attached to the ceiling. MOST of the time taking the weight off the fan while running will stop the noise. Balancing the blades is a waste of time-never works.

[BlackHarley]

No free installation from Dan's Fans. As a matter of fact, they sub out an electrician that gets $49.00 per fan.

[LoisR]

Try a sledge hammer. If that doesn't work try Dan's Fan City.

[retiredguy123]

No free installation from Dan's Fans. As a matter of fact, they sub out an electrician that gets $49.00 per fan.
You are correct. There is no longer a free fan installation at Dan's. However, the installer cost to install a Dan's fan is $85, according to Mark at Dan's Fans. That is still a pretty good price.

[CybrSage]

Mine had a taped on connector come loose in naode the main body. When the fan was turned by hand, you could hear the scrape and clunk.

Fix was to replace the fan... Drove me crazy.

[Topspinmo]

My approach to ceiling fans is to just leave them off. I have never seen any benefit to blowing air around the house. I use air conditioning to stay cool.

It circulates the air pushing hotter air at ceiling down or pulls cooler air up stabilizing the room.

Quote

“ANSWERED? Do Ceiling Fans Cool a Room? – Core Learning – Tech ...Yes, ceiling fans do work to enhance comfort and save energy. While they don't directly lower the room temperature, they create a wind chill effect, making you feel cooler by moving air over your skin and helping sweat evaporate. This allows you to raise your thermostat setting and reduce reliance on air conditioning, leading to energy savings. Ceiling fans also help redistribute air in a room, bringing cooler air from higher levels down.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Wind Chill Effect:
Ceiling fans move air, creating a breeze that increases the rate at which sweat evaporates from your skin. This evaporation process cools your body, making you feel cooler even if the room temperature remains the same.
Air Redistribution:
Ceiling fans can help redistribute air within a room, moving hot air up and cooler air down. This helps to create a more even temperature distribution throughout the space.
Energy Savings:
By creating the wind chill effect, ceiling fans allow you to comfortably raise the thermostat setting on your air conditioner. This reduces the amount of time your AC needs to run, saving you money on energy bills.
Seasonal Use:
In the summer, ceiling fans should be set to spin counterclockwise to push cool air down. In the winter, they can be set to spin clockwise to circulate warmer air from the ceiling down, according to Save on Energy. “

[retiredguy123]

It circulates the air pushing hotter air at ceiling down or pulls cooler air up stabilizing the room.

Quote

“ANSWERED? Do Ceiling Fans Cool a Room? – Core Learning – Tech ...Yes, ceiling fans do work to enhance comfort and save energy. While they don't directly lower the room temperature, they create a wind chill effect, making you feel cooler by moving air over your skin and helping sweat evaporate. This allows you to raise your thermostat setting and reduce reliance on air conditioning, leading to energy savings. Ceiling fans also help redistribute air in a room, bringing cooler air from higher levels down.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Wind Chill Effect:
Ceiling fans move air, creating a breeze that increases the rate at which sweat evaporates from your skin. This evaporation process cools your body, making you feel cooler even if the room temperature remains the same.
Air Redistribution:
Ceiling fans can help redistribute air within a room, moving hot air up and cooler air down. This helps to create a more even temperature distribution throughout the space.
Energy Savings:
By creating the wind chill effect, ceiling fans allow you to comfortably raise the thermostat setting on your air conditioner. This reduces the amount of time your AC needs to run, saving you money on energy bills.
Seasonal Use:
In the summer, ceiling fans should be set to spin counterclockwise to push cool air down. In the winter, they can be set to spin clockwise to circulate warmer air from the ceiling down, according to Save on Energy. “
I understand what the wind chill is, but they don't say how much money I can save. I doubt it is very much. I would rather turn the AC down and be comfortable with no wind. Ceiling fans remind me of pool rooms in the 1930's and 1940's when they didn't have AC and guys sat around smoking cigars. Those days are over.

I would also add that the wind chill effect is not recognized or calculated for temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. So, unless you are cooling your house down to below 50 degrees, the wind chill effect does not even apply.

[Topspinmo]

I understand what the wind chill is, but they don't say how much money I can save. I doubt it is very much. I would rather turn the AC down and be comfortable with no wind. Ceiling fans remind me of pool rooms in the 1930's and 1940's when they didn't have AC and guys sat around smoking cigars. Those days are over.

I would also add that the wind chill effect is not recognized or calculated for temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. So, unless you are cooling your house down to below 50 degrees, the wind chill effect does not even apply.

Wind chill felt on skin has nothing to Do with air temperature but movement of air across skin. Just like when you’re hot and sweetie or get out of shower when A/c on or fan going. So, you don’t agree with science?:shrug:

[MDBSN62]

Just wondering what brand The Villages is supplying in homes these days. Our 18 year old home has original Hunter fans and they are all still silent when on. Believe me, they get lots of use too.
The Villages does not supply fans with new builds anymore. They leave that up to the new owner.

[retiredguy123]

Wind chill felt on skin has nothing to Do with air temperature but movement of air across skin. Just like when you’re hot and sweetie or get out of shower when A/c on or fan going. So, you don’t agree with science?:shrug:
I do agree with science, but when I looked up the wind chill effect, which you posted about, I found that it doesn't even apply to temperatures above 50 degrees. But, from a practical perspective, why do I care about using a ceiling fan if I can achieve the same result by just lowering the AC temperature a degree or two. I really don't care if my electric bill goes up a little. I am not going to blow air and dust at myself to save a few dollars on electricity.

[bob47]

I do agree with science, but when I looked up the wind chill effect, which you posted about, I found that it doesn't even apply to temperatures above 50 degrees. But, from a practical perspective, why do I care about using a ceiling fan if I can achieve the same result by just lowering the AC temperature a degree or two. I really don't care if my electric bill goes up a little. I am not going to blow air and dust at myself to save a few dollars on electricity.

The value of the fan is that it now only moves air cooler than body temperature over your skin which it cooling, but also by doing so it increases the evaporation rate of perspiration which is a big cooling effect.

[retiredguy123]

The value of the fan is that it now only moves air cooler than body temperature over your skin which it cooling, but also by doing so it increases the evaporation rate of perspiration which is a big cooling effect.
I understand the cooling effect of ceiling fans, but they are only located in houses, and sometimes in low priced restaurants. Most other air conditioned buildings do not have ceiling fans. Do you know how much money you save by using ceiling fans? I don't use them at all, and my electric bill is pretty low already. In my opinion, they are mostly for decoration.

[CybrSage]

I would also add that the wind chill effect is not recognized or calculated for temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. So, unless you are cooling your house down to below 50 degrees, the wind chill effect does not even apply.

Q = ṁ * Cp * ΔT applies above 50°F just as it applies below it, regardless of your claim it does not.

The wind chill effect is simply an increase in the rate of heat transfer due to an increase in the flow rate of the cooling fluid, air.

This increase in heat transfer causes the body to lose heat at the same rate as if the home is 4 - 8 °F colder than it is.

The room is not actually cooler, but the cooling effect of the moving air makes it feel cooler to your skin at the same temp due to the increased cooling effect the moving air causes.

As for having dust blown at you, I suggest cleaning to remove the dust. Even at the highest speed, dust is not being thrown at me, but I clean my house, including the fans.

[wamley]

1st thing I woukd do is make sure all the attachments are securely fixed, tighten every screw & bolt and see what happens

[retiredguy123]

Q = ṁ * Cp * ΔT applies above 50°F just as it applies below it, regardless of your claim it does not.

The wind chill effect is simply an increase in the rate of heat transfer due to an increase in the flow rate of the cooling fluid, air.

This increase in heat transfer causes the body to lose heat at the same rate as if the home is 4 - 8 °F colder than it is.

The room is not actually cooler, but the cooling effect of the moving air makes it feel cooler to your skin at the same temp due to the increased cooling effect the moving air causes.

As for having dust blown at you, I suggest cleaning to remove the dust. Even at the highest speed, dust is not being thrown at me, but I clean my house, including the fans.
I didn't claim anything. I Googled the wind chill effect and looked at the charts. The wind chill effect is only calculated for temperatures below 50 degrees. That is the science as it is actually used. If you look at the wind chill charts, the wind chill effect greatly decreases as the actual temperature increases. So, at 72 degrees, there is practically no wind chill effect at all. But, as a practical matter, how much money are you really saving by using ceiling fans? You can talk about equations all you want, but if you are only saving a few pennies on electricity, what is the point? I would rather just reduce the thermostat setting.

By the way, I dusted once and it just came back. I'm not falling for that again.

[Michael G.]

Also, ceiling fans have nothing to do with cooling/heating a room,
only for the comfort of a person in the room by moving the air.
So, bottom line, if no one is in that room, turn your ceiling fans off.

[Topspinmo]

I didn't claim anything. I Googled the wind chill effect and looked at the charts. The wind chill effect is only calculated for temperatures below 50 degrees. That is the science as it is actually used. If you look at the wind chill charts, the wind chill effect greatly decreases as the actual temperature increases. So, at 72 degrees, there is practically no wind chill effect at all. But, as a practical matter, how much money are you really saving by using ceiling fans? You can talk about equations all you want, but if you are only saving a few pennies on electricity, what is the point? I would rather just reduce the thermostat setting.

By the way, I dusted once and it just came back. I'm not falling for that again.

I took Bath and stink came Back :0000000000luvmyhors I’m not falling for that again:throwtomatoes:


Weather conditions has nothing to do with fans. To different subjects. Temperature has nothing to do with air flowing across skin. It feels cooler due to evaporation rate. After evaporation (dried out) little different felt on skin. Now dig that hole deeper.chilout you’re fighting loosing battle.

[bob47]

It's kind of amazing that a thread which starts out as a simple request for information on how to eliminate the clicking noise made by a ceiling fan turns into a forum on whether or not a ceiling fan is worthwhile.

[JMintzer]

It's kind of amazing that a thread which starts out as a simple request for information on how to eliminate the clicking noise made by a ceiling fan turns into a forum on whether or not a ceiling fan is worthwhile.

Nah, just a typical day on ToTV...:p

[Bill14564]

I understand the cooling effect of ceiling fans, but they are only located in houses, and sometimes in low priced restaurants. Most other air conditioned buildings do not have ceiling fans. Do you know how much money you save by using ceiling fans? I don't use them at all, and my electric bill is pretty low already. In my opinion, they are mostly for decoration.

I use mine all the time - 24 hrs/day. This allows me to set the thermostat at least three degrees warmer than I otherwise would have set it.

I know it makes the room feel cooler. I believe that by mixing the air it actually keeps the room cooler but I can't prove that.

Running the fan likely costs me less than $1.50 per month.

[Topspinmo]

It's kind of amazing that a thread which starts out as a simple request for information on how to eliminate the clicking noise made by a ceiling fan turns into a forum on whether or not a ceiling fan is worthwhile.


Not really they all turn at some point, otherwise it would only be couple posts, good for forum as long don’t stray into the P word. More posts more clicks more advertising. Way the web works.