Comments on: Ceiling Fan Noise driving me crazy, Renter in need off advise.

By: Carole

Carole — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 05:36:55 +0000

I had the problem once with the downstairs neighbors ceiling fan and the apartment complex went in an replaced her fan with one of theirs and I got no more noise. (blades are usually off balance when you get noise or cheap fan) and also some people use speed 3 when most ceiling fans can only handle 2 Then she purchased something that made a static noise after living in my apartment for 5 years and her for only one I purchased a patio home and moved out. Management was not to happy since I gave super great Christmas Gifts.

By: Martha

Martha — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:47:43 +0000

Same problem I had. Below unit had ceiling fans on ALL the time!!!! Long story short, I replaced all FOUR ceiling fans for them at MY EXPENSE! but that was cheaper than having to sell my condo at a loss. Sure, I still hear neighbors argue, cough, slam doors, etc… but that is to be expected and LIVABLE….. But that ceiling fan noise made me feel I lived inside a washing machine! My advice is Replace the fan at YOUR expense (make sure you buy one that has a stick attached to the ceiling and the motor hangs from the stick to reduce noise and vibration) hey, it will be worth it for a goodnights sleep. Believe it or not, you may think the neighbor would be greatful…..but I had to put up a fight and get the HOA involved and force her to let me go in her unit to replace the fans and she HATES me for it!!!! people are weird, they are so wrapped up in hatred that they dont know to be thankful for a blessing.
GOD BLESS

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 18 May 2011 02:25:12 +0000

I have the exact same problem. I didn’t know where it was coming from, so I asked all adjoining neighbors. No one had a clue. I endured a couple more week,s then sent a letter to the adjoining neighbors. The neighbor below realized it was her ceiling fan. She was good for awhile, then I started hearing it in the late afternoon, early evening, late into the evening. And I’ll admit, I did use heavy steps more than once, which she complained to me about. Then the noise got so bad I turned the tv to an off-channel (=white noise) and that drowned it out somewhat. Finally I sent another quick note asking if that was her fan (because you can’t be totally sure in an old apt. building) We’ll see, but she hasn’t responded, so I suspect it was. I wonder if she’ll lay off. Well, new job, so time to move on once the money is saved up.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:31:45 +0000

That is perfectly sound advice. I can only wish that more people would take this adult approach.

So rare to see people act like real adults.

By: Marv

Marv — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 20:26:06 +0000

Hmmm…. Have you thought about talking to your neighbor? I would think that would be a lot better than stomping and making such an impression that your neighbor is forced to file a complaint against you.

Your neighbor may not be aware of the problem it is causing you. Your neighbor seems to be able to sleep with it on, so it may not seem like a big deal to them. Maybe you could approach them quietly and politely to ask that they please turn off their fan during quiet hours.

Personally, I think you’ll get a lot more accomplished by communicating with your neighbors.

Nighty nite!