I bought and had installed a Minka Aire Ultra Max ceiling fan about 4 months ago. It works great with the remote and until about a month ago I had no problems with it. Now, it has developed a clicking sound on medium and high, whether in forward or reverse! What could this be? If it is covered under warranty, does that mean I'll have to pay someone to take it down, then send it in, and then again, pay someone to reinstall it????? Thanks! Eve
Dryers - Minka - Aire (Ceiling Fan)
Answers & Comments
A lot of fans have a clicking noise if they have a chain hanging down and the balance is not perfect and the fan wiggles a little. It will only happen at certain speeds that are "resonant" where the swinging can build up. The pull chain then makes the noise as it hit the case.
Yes, these fans DO get out of balance, very often.
Another source of clicking if the fan sways even a tiny bit is if you have lights under it that have the glass things held by three screws... those often click if the fan sways a tiny but as it rotates.
Another source is the ball nearings can make a bit of noise.
Yet another source is the down rod to hanger joint. Any small swaying can make a lot of clicking as the hanger moves.
Balancing these fans is a real pain... I have added washers to the screws to add weight. One can add rubber bands to bllades to try to find a better balance then replace with extra washers.