A few weeks ago, I was sitting in my living room on a hot afternoon when my ceiling fan started making a weird squeaky noise. At first, I ignored it, but soon that ‘creak-creak’ sound became too annoying to handle. I searched online for a fix, but every guide said, ‘take the fan apart.’
I thought, there has to be a simpler way. And guess what? There is! You can oil a ceiling fan without disassembling it. Here’s how I did it and you can too.
How to Oil a Ceiling Fan Without Disassembling: Step-by-Step Guide
- Turn Off the Power:
Before anything else, switch off the fan from both the switchboard and the main power supply.
- Clean the Dust First:
Use a soft cloth or a small brush to wipe off the dust on the blades and the fan motor. Dust can block the oiling area and stop the oil from reaching the bearings.
- Find the Oil Hole (If It Exists)
Some ceiling fans have a small hole on top of the motor housing; usually marked as ‘Oil’ or ‘Lubrication.’
If you find it, that’s the place where you’ll add oil.
If your fan doesn’t have one, don’t worry; you can still apply oil around the area where the fan body connects to the rod (that’s where the motor bearings usually sit).
- Use the Right Kind of Oil
Do not use regular oils like WD-40 or vegetable oil.
Use electric motor oil or turbine oil; something light and made for small motors.
You can find this as 3-IN-ONE Motor Oil or Zoom Spout Turbine Oil in any hardware store or online.
- Apply the Oil Carefully
Take a small dropper or syringe and slowly add a few drops (8–10) into the oil hole or near the bearing area.
Once done, rotate the blades gently by hand to help the oil spread evenly inside the motor.
- Test It Out
Wait for 10-15 minutes, then turn the power back on.
If done right, your fan should spin smoothly, quietly, and a bit faster than before.
If you live in a humid or dusty area, oil your ceiling fan every 12-18 months. Also, clean the blades regularly; even a thin layer of dust can make your fan unbalanced.
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