Q: I installed a ceiling fan in my bedroom, and it works fine when it’s on low speed. When I run it on high, it shakes like a bowl of gelatin during a 10-point earthquake. I have tried to balance it, ...

Q: My ceiling fan wobbles a bit, especially at the high setting. All the connections are tight, so what could be causing this? — Susan L. in Georgia A: The ceiling-fan blades are most likely out of ...

Getting a ceiling fan can be a smart move, providing a way to keep cool and to save on energy costs. But one of the most aggravating things about owning a ceiling fan is the onset of the dreaded ...

WHEN your ceiling fan comes out of balance and begins wobbling, there are a number of factors that could be a cause. From loose parts to a thick coat of dust, any of the problems on the list is ...

Balancing a ceiling fan typically poses little challenge for a good handyman. However, not many people realize it’s something they can do. Tony Griffith, owner of Tony G’s Handyman Service in Burbank, ...

Dear Ken: Every year our ceiling fan wobbles when we start it up. How do we avoid that? - Gene G. Dear Gene: Make sure the blades are dust-free. Use a lamb's wool duster to thoroughly clean them. Also ...

Okay, I admit it. Maybe a ceiling fan in a woodworking shop, where there is a tendency to wave boards around, isn't a good idea. But this is Florida. Summer is coming, when any movement of air will be ...

Q: My new home is prewired for a ceiling fan, which I am finally ready to install. Are there any precautions I should take? A: You’ll be using a ladder, so I hope ...

Q: My ceiling fan wobbles a bit, especially at the high setting. All the connections are tight, so what could be causing this? — Susan L. in Georgia A: The ceiling-fan blades are most likely out of ...