How to Balance a Wobbly Ceiling Fan

Make Sure the Blades are Straight

• First, make sure the fan is installed correctly, with all the blades are tightly screwed into the blade holder, and the blade holder is firmly screwed into the fan flywheel.
• Remove any dust or buildup from the fan blades with a household cleaner.
• Run the fan to check the wobble and to dry the fan blades.
• If the wobble persists, one of the blades may be out of alignment.
• Check blade alignment with a yardstick by measuring the distance from the edge of any blade to the ceiling with a yardstick
  • Pro Tip: Most blades are angled, so be sure to measure on the same side of all the blades and make a note of the distance.
• Hold the yardstick still and rotate the blades around to measure the other blades.
• If any blade is out of alignment, gently bend the blade holder up or down until the blade is in line with the others. Here are a few tips to help you clean your ceiling fan.

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Slide on the Ceiling Fan Balancing Clip

• Turn the fan on to see if it spins smoothly.
• If it still wobbles, pick up a blade balancing kit from a hardware store or home center.
  • The balancing kit contains the blade clip plus several adhesive-backed weights.

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• The ceiling fan balancing clip will balance the fan blades, eliminating the wobble.
• Slide the balancing clip on the trailing edge of any blade, halfway between the holder and tip.
• Run the fan to check the wobble.
• Repeat with each blade, noting which one most reduced the wobble, then slide the clip in small increments away from the center of that blade.
• Move the clip, operate the fan, then move it again until you eliminate as much wobble as possible.

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Set a Weight

• Peel off the backing and stick the adhesive-backed balancing weight on the top center of the blade directly in line with the balancing clip.
• Add more weight if needed to get a smooth-running fan.

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