Electrical
Ceiling fan or light fixture wobbling, humming, or not responding to the switch
Likely cause, what to safely try first, and whether it gets worse if you wait.
Likely cause
A loose mounting bracket, worn capacitor (fans), or a failing wall switch/remote receiver.
What to try first
- Turn off power at the breaker before touching the fixture, then check if the mounting screws/bracket have loosened.
- Try the pull-chain (if equipped) directly at the fixture to isolate whether it's the switch or the fixture itself.
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