Matthews Fan Company Alessandra Ceiling Fan

In the summer, a ceiling fan should spin counterclockwise to create a downdraft. Creating a downdraft is important to feel a cool breeze. While the downdraft can feel cool, it is important to remember that fans cannot change the temperature in a room. Fans can only circulate the air already in the room. If you want to cool the room, turn the air conditioning on or open a window.

To help balance a fan, use a ceiling fan balancing kit. The ceiling fan balancing kit will have a plastic clip, weights, and adhesive. After collecting the balancing kit, you can follow these simple steps below.

1. Turn off the fan before taking the next steps.
2. Check the fan for potential dust build-up.
• Remove any dust you see from the top, sides, and bottom of the fan blades.
• Turn the fan back on and check if removing the build-up fixed the issue. If not, then one of the blades is likely to be out of alignment.
• Turn the fan back off if the fan is still not balanced.
3. Check the screws on the fan and ensure they are screwed tightly.
4. Measure the blade alignment.
• Using a ruler, measure the distance between the end of the blade and the ceiling. Make sure to repeat this step for each blade.
5. Label the blades to help keep track of the blade you are testing.
6. From the balancing kit, take the balancing clip and place it on the top edge of the blade. The clip should be as close to the center to ensure a more accurate test.
• Turn the fan on and see if the fan is balanced. Repeat this step until you find the blade that needs alignment.
• The blade that is affected the most is the one that will need to be weighted.
7. Once you find the blade that is out of alignment, find the best placement for the weight.
• Move the clip up and down the fan to find the best place to balance the fan.
8. Weigh the fan
• After you find the best spot, place the stick-on adhesive on the fan. The stick-on adhesive is weighted so it will balance the fan and keep it from wobbling.