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webster1
May 17, 2008, 05:03 PM
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?

Handyman2007
May 17, 2008, 08:49 PM
Please describe the noise.

Stratmando
May 18, 2008, 11:53 AM
Is it a Hum or a click, do you have a Fan Control? All Speeds?

Mr_am
May 18, 2008, 11:16 PM
Check for loose parts... physical support... does the fan hold steady ?

donf
May 19, 2008, 05:57 AM
Does the motor noise occur when the light is on only or does it occur with the light off as well?

ceilingfanrepair
May 19, 2008, 07:21 PM
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 (http://www.ceiling-fans-n-more.com/ceiling-fan-general-troubleshooting-and-FAQ.php)

It would also help to know what model fan it is.

webster1
May 20, 2008, 07:09 PM
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.

Stratmando
May 21, 2008, 06:48 AM
Do you have a fan control, if so, fan should be set to high, less expensive are louder than the more expensive, usually?

ceilingfanrepair
May 21, 2008, 11:15 AM
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 don't use these.

KISS
May 21, 2008, 04:22 PM
I actually had that problem and it was cured by a thourough cleaning of everything.

ceilingfanrepair
May 22, 2008, 10:13 AM
My guess is, something was making contact or out of place that got bumped back when you cleaned it.