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    May 17, 2008, 05:03 PM
    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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    May 17, 2008, 08:49 PM
    Please describe the noise.
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    May 18, 2008, 11:53 AM
    Is it a Hum or a click, do you have a Fan Control? All Speeds?
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    May 18, 2008, 11:16 PM
    Check for loose parts... physical support... does the fan hold steady ?
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    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?
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    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

    It would also help to know what model fan it is.
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    May 20, 2008, 07:09 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Handyman2007
    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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    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?
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    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.
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    May 21, 2008, 04:22 PM
    I actually had that problem and it was cured by a thourough cleaning of everything.
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    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.
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