Clean the Fan Body and Light Fixture Or, utilize a can of compressed air to quickly blow off dust. If you're just touching up the outside of the fan light glass, use a homemade glass cleaner (one part vinegar to three parts water in a spray bottle) and a microfiber cloth.
Lift the cap of the oil hole to the oil reservoir at the top of the fan. Place the tube into the oil hole and gently squeeze the tube to empty the oil into the fan's reservoir. Check the oil level immediately after filling the reservoir to ensure it's filled properly. Replace cap once the reservoir is full.
Many brands of ceiling fans require maintenance from time to time which includes oiling.
An essential part of your ceiling fan maintenance is to periodically check the motor. The ceiling fan motor's cover should keep most dust out, but some may still get in. To clean the motor, simply apply a vacuum to the slits on the top of the motor cover. This should help remove the excess dust from your fan's motor.
Tighten any hardware on the mounting plate, downrod, set screw, blades, and light kit. Wear and tear from normal operation can loosen screws on a ceiling fan. Tighten any hardware on the mounting plate, downrod, set screw, blades, and light kit. At this point, turn the fan on and see if there's still a wobble.
If you have one of our Hunter Original fans, you'll also need to do some minor ceiling fan maintenance and occasionally give it an oil bath.
A standard ceiling fan tends to last up to 10 years, but this will all depend on the quality of it and how you look after it. Factors will include how often you use it and how often you don't use it.
To oil a ceiling fan without taking it down, first, ensure the fan is turned off and the blades are still. Use a ladder to reach the motor housing, and locate the oil hole (if your fan has one). Add a few drops of oil into the hole using a small oil applicator or spray, wiping away any excess to keep the fan clean.
With WD-40 Multi Use Product, lubricating your ceiling fan becomes easier. The all-purpose liquid allows you to clean your fan and ensure its smooth functioning within a few minutes. A couple of WD-40 sprays would make your ceiling fan sparkling clean and reduce friction within its body.
Signs Your Ceiling Fan Needs Oil
Excessive squeaking, grinding, rattling, or other noise. Loose or damaged fan parts. Slowed rotation. Wobbling or rubbing.
Like any other decorative appliance, ceiling fans need to be properly cleaned and maintained to look and perform their best. Additionally, even fans that have been properly cared for may need to be replaced at some point.
Locate your fan's oil hole.
It will likely be on top of the motor, near the downrod.
Many people don't realize that WD40 on a fan will jam it up, cause it to cease spinning, and if left unattended, could overheat and catch fire. WD-40 should be used to clean rust. Often it is good on door hinges after it has oxidized through the moisture in the air.
Cleaning the Blades
To clean ceiling fan blades, mix a solution of mild soap and water, dampen a cleaning cloth with it, and wipe down each blade. Then, dry the blades with a clean cloth. For fans in kitchens or other areas prone to grease buildup, a degreasing cleaner may be helpful.
The Givoni or Woods diagrams show a direct relationship between air speed and the drop in temperature felt by users of the room. In this case, a ceiling fan will consume between 20 and 50 watts (still a long way from the consumption of an air-conditioning system (800 to 1500 watts, i.e. 30 to 40 times more).
A ceiling fan is made up of different parts and pieces, and they will wear out over time. Sure, your ceiling fan can run throughout the day and night without issue, but running it for several days or months on end may not be the smartest choice and will reduce the overall lifetime of your fan.
Signs of Trouble: Watch out for wobbling blades, unusual noises, or sluggish fan speeds. These could indicate worn-out parts, loose connections, or a failing motor, all signs it might be time for a replacement.
When a dirty and dust mite ridden fan circulates the air in your home, you then become susceptible to breathing in polluted particles. Clean fans are especially critical in homes with family members who suffer from allergies. Get in the habit of cleaning all the ceiling fans in your home.
Although it is normal for a fan to shake a little at high speeds, significant wobbling signals a problem. In most cases, the biggest danger of a wobbly ceiling fan is parts loosening and falling.
Bent, warped, or broken blades unbalance the fan and need to be replaced to fix the issue, but the blades don't need to be broken to cause problems. Even blades that are very dirty can result in a rattling ceiling fan because the additional weight on the blade can cause the fan to become unbalanced.
Which Direction Should Your Ceiling Fan Spin for Summer and Winter? The ceiling fan direction in summer should be counterclockwise to help create a downdraft, which creates that direct, cooling breeze. Your fan direction in winter needs to be clockwise to create an updraft and circulate warm air around the room.