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What signs show that the ceiling fan needs repair?

Every room of every house has got a ceiling fan that are used regularly and sometimes overused. Nobody wants the fan to stop working on a hot summer day. There are certain indicators that the ceiling fan needs a repair so, that the electrician could be approached as early as possible to fix the problem.


A humming fan


Simply, every fan has some sound problems that might be persistent with older models. We might oil them to keep on moving but what to do if the with the frequent sounds. It is better to take look at the moving parts. The screws might not be in place to hold the center and joints may be loose as well.


Wobbling


If the blades in a fan are bent or are not balanced then, they can cause the fan to wobble off the center. If the spacing between the blades is not equivalent then, also they might wobble. It is better to attach weights to the blade to avoid wobbling.

Low speed


If the fan doesn’t speed up even after adjusting the regulator then, it may have some electrical issues like the malfunctioning of motor which results in lower speed of the fan. If there is high voltage then, the fan may overheat and the motor may burn. It is better to contact any ceiling fan repair San Diego to solve the issue.


Flickering lights


Newer models have got LED lights attached to the fan to save energy. These lights have wall mounted switches to control them. The standard dimmer in them makes the lights flicker by limiting current.


Stopped working


If there is an electrical issue or some other issue with capacitor then, one needs to immediately fix this. It is better to approach a ceiling fan repair San Diego as it can be risky.


Size of the fan


The ceiling fan is quite small or big and doesn’t go with the room. If the fan doesn’t meet the room requirements then, it has to repaired or replaced otherwise it won’t work. It might end up cooling the entire room more than needed or won’t work if the size is too small.


Author Bio:-


Robot is a marketing manager at EZ Electric. He has an interest in writing articles related to HVAC installation, maintenance, and repairs. The HVAC system has made our life convenient regardless of the climatic changes. Read Robot’s articles to know step-by-step installation guide for ceiling fan, smoke detector, lighting and electrical appliances in California as well as how to repair them in case of malfunctioning or breakdown.

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