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Default balancing a ceiling fan

On Jul 11, 10:27 pm, "MG" wrote:
I have a ceiling fan goes Groan Groan Groan. As soon as turn the power off
the noise quits which is telling me that the problem has a strong electrical
components rather than simply a mechanical problem.

Any idea on what to look for when I take it down and open it up.

Thanks

Mauro



Usually this is windings that can vibrate, or motor laminations. Don't
know why they groan at a certain spot in the rotation, instead of the
'same' all the way around.

Dave