Misc100 2 Report post Posted January 18, 2009 Ceiling fan making noises - what can I do? So far, I checked with 1 shop that sell ceiling fan and they told me that the ceiling fans are life-time warranty but I have lost the receipts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
de_Pierre 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2009 Try to spray WD-40 at affected area... Apply grease also can... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starscream 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 I doubt the "life-time" warranty applies to the entire ceiling fan. I was told only the motor is covered and it probably comes with a chunk of terms and conditions. Another shop in Balestier once told me "life-time" means "10-years" for the motor warranty coverage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misc100 2 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Try to spray WD-40 at affected area... Apply grease also can... Wat's WD-40? I doubt the "life-time" warranty applies to the entire ceiling fan. I was told only the motor is covered and it probably comes with a chunk of terms and conditions. Another shop in Balestier once told me "life-time" means "10-years" for the motor warranty coverage. the sound indeed seem to come from the motor...it only started making noises after a few hrs and it does not go away after that until it is switched off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxism8 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 Just wondering. Have you tried tightening the screws that are securing the blades to the motor? I have a couple of times done that to mine. Seems to work after it. Anyway sometimes might be due to the wind blowing from your window too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diavonex 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 Time to call the agent or get a new fan if it's more than 5 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misc100 2 Report post Posted February 1, 2009 Wat's WD-40? the sound indeed seem to come from the motor...it only started making noises after a few hrs and it does not go away after that until it is switched off hey, this idea sound rather brilliant.. guess i have to try this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diavonex 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) WD-40 may remove the noise but it'll also remove the grease/lubricant. You are better off using Singer Sewing Machine Oil. If it's a sealed bearing lubricant will not work. You have to change bearing. Note: Make sure you cover the electric motor before you spray or else you'll short the motor. Edited February 2, 2009 by Diavonex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misc100 2 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Just wondering. Have you tried tightening the screws that are securing the blades to the motor? I have a couple of times done that to mine. Seems to work after it. Anyway sometimes might be due to the wind blowing from your window too! The noise only start after the fan has been on for several hours. I have tried tightening the screws and found that they are all still tight. While doing so, I found a very slight sooty smell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misc100 2 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 WD-40 may remove the noise but it'll also remove the grease/lubricant. You are better off using Singer Sewing Machine Oil. If it's a sealed bearing lubricant will not work. You have to change bearing. Note: Make sure you cover the electric motor before you spray or else you'll short the motor. There is nothing else I can do except if I unscrew it and take a look. But even that, I am unlikely to detect anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gladyslim 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2009 If it is the vibrating noise, maybe the motor is loosen. Rotate the whole motor to tighten it. (anti-clockwise) I tried it when my ceiling fan has noisy sound. It works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misc100 2 Report post Posted July 12, 2009 If it is the vibrating noise, maybe the motor is loosen. Rotate the whole motor to tighten it. (anti-clockwise) I tried it when my ceiling fan has noisy sound. It works. Do you mean opening up (unscrewing the cover), then rotate the motor? Or just rotate without unscrewing anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gladyslim 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2009 Do you mean opening up (unscrewing the cover), then rotate the motor? Or just rotate without unscrewing anything? Just rotate the whole thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
