Expert Home Inspectors in Raleigh, NC

CEILING FAN MAINTENANCE Most people simply clean their fan blades once in a while, and you should consider doing so this month. But did you know that ceiling fans in many cases require annual maintenance? Some ceiling fans are designed to be oiled, some claim to have "lifetime lubrication," but even those need oil eventually. Those that are designed to be oiled should be done on an annual basis. If you can see motor windings through the vent holes in the bottom of the fan, or if the fan is older and built with cast iron construction, you probably need to oil it regularly. The tell-tale sign of whether you need to oil the fan annually would be if there is an oil hole on the top of the motor near the down rod, possibly labeled as such. Units that are "sealed" that don't require regular oiling with have plenty of space in the motor housing, hence you won't be able to see the motor windings through the vent holes. Fans that are not designed to be oiled may still require oiling if the bearings become dry- simply turn the blades and if they coast freely you have no issue. If there is rubbing or grinding, then the unit may need lubrication. Keep your fan moving air. Saves money and helps your HVAC perform better. Advantage Inspection where Peace of Mind is the Best Advantage.