If you need to remove your ceiling fan blades, this article is for you. When you search online, you will see guides that tell you how to pull down the entire fan, or how to disassemble the fan. However, in some cases, you might want to know how to remove the blades, you may want to clean them, or maybe find out if your blades are warped or bent.
Although your fan manual may offer more details on how to remove the blades from the fan, the process is usually straightforward. Whether you are using a Hampton Bay ceiling fan or any other fan brand, these instructions are universal, it means that you can use these guidelines from one fan to another, whatever the brand is.
OK, let’s begin. The first step you need to take is to turn off the power of ceiling fan. You will avoid the process of pulling the blades off the fan when it is moving – it will not be possible too. Once you have switched off the power, you can also switch off the fan power from the fuse box or breaker box. This procedure is necessary for ceiling fans where the pull chain is installed and hanging with it, as you may be anxious about it and think that you may touch it mistakenly while working on the fan.
After turning off the power, find the blade bracket. The blade bracket will contain screws that connect it to the motor. Usually, there will be 2 or 3 screws. Most of the time, a Philips head screwdriver will be used for these screws. However, there is a chance that it may have a different screw head. When you unscrew the blade from the motor, you need to hold the blade in place. The best thing is to get a friend’s help, it is wise to get extra pair of hands in such situations, so the blades do not fall down you while removing them.
Once you have removed the blades, use a damp cloth to clean them. Avoid using chemicals or soap on the blades as it is not required, using a damp cloth will do the job easily.