The hum of a wobbly hanging fan can be louder and distracting than the sound of a drill. The sound can even be very noisy, especially if the chandelier is located in the same room as you. Even so, you don't need to bother replacing it. Read the description below to find out how quickly and efficiently it is possible to rebalance a wobbly hanging fan.
Step
Step 1. Check the fan blades for dust, and clean them
The tendency to pass the dust build-up on the ceiling fan when cleaning the house, allows more dust to stick to the fan blades, for months or even years. Ultimately, this runs the risk of making one side of the fan blade more angled and wobbly. By turning off the fan first, you can clean up the accumulated dust from the top, sides, and bottom of the fan blades.
Turn on the fan switch again. Check and pay attention, is there still shaking or unbalanced rotation? If so, it could be that the position of one of the fan blades is not aligned
Step 2. Make sure all fan blades are securely attached
Also check the fan mounts/mounts attached to the ceiling, then find the point where the fan blades connect to the machine. With the help of a screwdriver, tighten the loose fixing bolts.
Alternatively, you can open the fan blade cover and clean it. Dust may accumulate in the gap between the fan blades and the mount, causing tilting over time. If one looks loose or loose, you can remove it, and clean the fan blades before replacing it with a safer one
Step 3. Measure the fan blade alignment
With a ruler or other measuring tool, measure the distance between the tip of the fan blade and the ceiling or ceiling. Do this on each of the fan blades.
If one is slightly higher than the other, try bending the fan blades slightly up and down the fan blade mounts. Be careful not to force or force anything connected to the fan mount. Use only slight pressure to align the fan blades
Step 4. Pressure/weight the fan blades with the help of balancing clips
For a dollar or two (Rp. 13,000 – Rp. 25,000), you can get a fan blade balancing clip at a home supply store. Choose a “U” shaped clip as well as some small weights with direct adhesive. You may need more than one clip if the shaking is too extreme. However, in some cases, this is generally not necessary.
Step 5. Glue the clips on the fan blades
As a first step, you can stick a "U"-shaped clip in the middle of the fan blades, then turn on the fan to check if the shock has reduced. Turn off the fan and move the clip in a similar position, on the other fan blade. Double check. The fan blades that are most affected by the shock absorber clip, are the parts that need the ballast the most.
Step 6. Determine the position of the ballast
Starting at the center of the fan blade, place and move the clip all the way to the end of the fan blade. Do this a few times, then turn on the fan to test how much of a shock there is. Move the fan gradually, up and down the fan blades to determine which position has the most effect in damping the fan blade shock.
Step 7. Glue the weights on the fan blades
Once you've found the source of the problem, remove the balancing clips and attach the weights to the fan blades. In some cases, you may need to place the ballast on top of the fan.
If there is still shock on the fan. You can add other weights to the same fan blade. However, if the shaking gets worse, remove the ballast immediately, and use the balancing clip again to find a more suitable location
Tips
- Cheap fans, or even old ones, are usually more prone to wobbling. If you do have to replace it, make sure the parts fit. This is useful for reducing similar risks in the future.
- In the majority of cases, the shock tends to occur in the fan blade section that is too long. If possible, try switching to a fan blade that has a shorter size.
