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    Jul 18, 2007, 04:01 PM
    Ceiling Fan out of balance
    I have a Hampton Bay Ceiling fan that was working but I hit a blade with a folded towel swatting at a fly. After that it swings when turned on. How do I get it to balance again?
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    Jul 18, 2007, 05:12 PM
    Turn off the fan. Check each individual blade with a screwdriver to make sure they are all 'tight'. If it still swings, you may have to retighten the screws that hold the fan motor.

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    Jul 19, 2007, 01:18 PM
    Um, no. The previous answer is wrong. You bent one of the blades when you swatted it. Balancing instructions are here:

    Ceiling fan blade balancing issues - Ceiling Fans N More
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    Jul 21, 2007, 09:58 AM
    Yes. Yes I do. That's why it says "expert" next to my name.
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    Mar 23, 2010, 07:36 PM
    Awesome answer, ceilingfanrepair!! I had the same problem on a Hampton Bay fan and your advice was right on. Thanks a bunch!
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    Mar 25, 2010, 09:34 AM

    Glad I helped :)
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