Ceiling Fan Installation and Repairs

Ceiling fans are among the most cost-effective and convenient ways to keep your home cool when you don’t have an AC. In a place like Las Vegas in particular, temperatures can get very high during the day and low at night. A ceiling fan is a great way to distribute the air and keep the temperature just right.

That said, ceiling fans can have a number of issues which can prevent them from doing the job they are supposed to do. How do you know if your ceiling fans need repair or replacement in Las Vegas? There are a number of common problems associated with ceiling fans that you should look out for. Here are some of them.

Ceiling Fan Installation – Your lights are flickering

Flickering is a common problem when you have ceiling fans and light fixtures attached to each other. Sometimes it might just be the bulb that is fused and therefore needs to be replaced. However, it might be something else as well. 

Sometimes, a flickering bulb could be an indicator of loose wiring, either in the bulb itself or in the general fixture that holds both the ceiling fan and the bulb. Another reason that bulbs might flicker is the voltage fluctuating. Some electrical appliances tend to pull more power than others. You might notice that the light around the ceiling fan begins to flicker whenever you turn the washing machine on. In that case, you almost certainly have a voltage fluctuation issue and it’s time to call in an electrician. 

Is Your Ceiling Fan Wobbly

Wobbly ceiling fans don’t exactly inspire confidence. They look like they might fall at any moment. Wobbling is yet another common problem among ceiling fans, and can be caused by one of 4 main reasons:

• You have a low quality ceiling fan.
• Your ceiling fan was installed incorrectly.
• One or more of your ceiling fan’s blades may be damaged. 
• There is a loose or bent connection somewhere.

The loose connections and installation problems can occur in the box screws, blade brackets, down rod, or some other connected part, and need inspection to determine the exact cause of the problem. Over time and repeated use, the connections that go into a ceiling fan set up can lose their strength and begin to give, causing your ceiling fan to wobble whenever it is running. You should call an electrician to investigate the matter further.

Your ceiling fan is noisy

It’s normal for your ceiling fan to make some kind of noise when operating. However, when the noise is too much, it could be a sign of an underlying problem. A loud ceiling fan is yet another indicator that there are loose connections in your fixture, box, or fan. These loose parts tend to clunk when the fan rotates, making a loud noise in the process. 

The problem might also be the ball bearings in the fan, which rotate the blades of the fan. They require to be cleaned and lubricated on a regular basis to prevent friction and noise. 

Your ceiling fan only does one speed

Your ceiling fan may only work on one speed, failing to achieve the others when you switch. This can be due to friction in the ball bearings. In that case, cleaning and lubricating them might solve the problem. It might also be that the capacitor or motor in the fan are failing, in which case they might need a replacement. Whatever the reason, you should call in an electrician to have a look at the problem and properly diagnose it. 

The ceiling fan doesn’t come on at all

If your ceiling fan won’t come on at all, it might be that no electricity is flowing to it. This could be because the circuit breaker has tripped. In that case, you’ll have to check the main electrical panel for any off switches. If the circuit breaker isn’t the problem, then there might be some loose connections somewhere. Your ceiling fan may also stop working due to internal defects, such as an overheated motor or shot ball bearings. Call a qualified electrician to perform an investigation and correctly diagnose the problem.