You've probably seen this fan cleaning hack online. But before you jump on this trend, here's all you need to know about the ...

Old-fashioned ceiling fans used to have a little spring-loaded lubrication port located somewhere along the main shaft into which once in a while you’d stick some light machine oil, like 3-in-1 Oil.

Installing a ceiling fan is easy, according to how-to videos and breezy online tutorials. ... 3 Sounds of Fan Failure. Squeaking A series of squeaks suggests a loose screw.