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Old May 17, 2008, 04:03 PM
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Ceiling fan motor noise
We just installed a Hunter ceiling fan with a separate remote. All seems to work fine, but there is a motor noise. Is there any way to stop this?

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Old May 17, 2008, 07:49 PM   #2  
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Please describe the noise.
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Old May 18, 2008, 10:53 AM   #3  
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Is it a Hum or a click, do you have a Fan Control? All Speeds?
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Old May 18, 2008, 10:16 PM   #4  
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Check for loose parts ... physical support ... does the fan hold steady ?
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Old May 19, 2008, 04:57 AM   #5  
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Does the motor noise occur when the light is on only or does it occur with the light off as well?
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Old May 19, 2008, 06:21 PM   #6  
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I have this link here, but even then you need to select the type of noise you are hearing:

General ceiling fan troubleshooting and help FAQ- Ceiling Fans N More

It would also help to know what model fan it is.
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Please describe the noise.
It is a humming sound. We don't have a light on it so it has to be coming from the motor. The blades are on tight and it doesn't wobble.

Sort of a droning sound. Not loud, but annoying.
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Do you have a fan control, if so, fan should be set to high, less expensive are louder than the more expensive, usually?.
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Did you install the rubber grommits between the mounting bracket and the ceiling, when you installed the fan? Most Hunter fans will hum if you dont use these.
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I actually had that problem and it was cured by a thourough cleaning of everything.
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