{"id":820,"date":"2020-11-15T16:25:49","date_gmt":"2020-11-15T16:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/?p=820"},"modified":"2024-01-05T07:33:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T07:33:17","slug":"ceiling-fan-motor-hot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/ceiling-fan-motor-hot\/","title":{"rendered":"Should a Ceiling Fan Motor Get Hot? (how hot is too hot)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>We use a lot of different electrical devices every day but most of the time we don&rsquo;t think about how they actually function or are they even working as they should. This is of course until something breaks or stops working completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One sign that something could soon malfunction may be that a motor is running too hot, but is it always the case? Let&rsquo;s find out how hot is too hot!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-nutshell-xK4lk wp-block-lazyblock-nutshell\"><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7d1b1;color:#575f60;font-size:18px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497 eager-load\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%2050'%3E%3Crect%20width='200'%20height='50'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><br><strong>The ceiling fan motor should get warm or even hot to touch. Because no motor is 100% efficient and some of the energy is always converted into heat. This is why brushless DC motors produce much less heat compared to AC motors.<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Hot Does a Ceiling Fan Motor Get?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the ceiling fans on the market today have AC motors. Their operating temperature is quite high and depending on the speed of the fan and the temperature of the room it can be even considered hot to touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sofucor Ceiling Fans with Lights Remote Control 52'' Modern Ceiling Fan with Remote Control, 5 Reversible Blades &amp; Noiseless AC Motor, Brushed Nickel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08SM9QBW4?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41CZivRDJuL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Sofucor Ceiling Fans with Lights Remote Control 52'' Modern Ceiling Fan with Remote Control, 5 Reversible Blades &amp; Noiseless AC Motor, Brushed Nickel\" title=\"Sofucor Ceiling Fans with Lights Remote Control 52'' Modern Ceiling Fan with Remote Control, 5 Reversible Blades &amp; Noiseless AC Motor, Brushed Nickel\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41CZivRDJuL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Sofucor Ceiling Fans with Lights Remote Control 52'' Modern Ceiling Fan with Remote Control, 5 Reversible Blades &amp; Noiseless AC Motor, Brushed Nickel\" title=\"Sofucor Ceiling Fans with Lights Remote Control 52'' Modern Ceiling Fan with Remote Control, 5 Reversible Blades &amp; Noiseless AC Motor, Brushed Nickel\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The temperature of an AC motor should not exceed 150&deg;F (60&deg;C).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other type of motor used on ceiling fans is a DC motor. DC motor are much more efficient and will not get as hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AC Ceiling Fan Motor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07BH3N79F?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"624\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07BH3N79F&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=hvacbuzz-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07BH3N79F&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=hvacbuzz-20&amp;language=en_US\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hvacbuzz-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07BH3N79F\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hvacbuzz-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07BH3N79F\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common motor used in ceiling fans is an AC motor. While they do get quite hot they are designed to handle the heat even when you run the ceiling fan on max speed for extended periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The temperature of a ceiling fan with an AC motor can reach up to <strong><em>150&deg;F (60&deg;C).<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> So it is not a good idea to put your hand on the motor when you have used your ceiling fan on max speed for a longer period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned before that the motor of the ceiling fan can get quite hot. By using your hand to feel the temperature you can even end up with a burn.<strong> That why we recommend using an infrared thermometer to measure the temperature to be safe and to get an accurate measurement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Klein Tools IR1 Infrared Thermometer, Digital Laser Gun is Non-Contact Thermometer with a Temperature Range -4 to 752-Degree Fahrenheit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0873T6SGR?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51IzKh6Am9L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Klein Tools IR1 Infrared Thermometer, Digital Laser Gun is Non-Contact Thermometer with a Temperature Range -4 to 752-Degree Fahrenheit\" title=\"Klein Tools IR1 Infrared Thermometer, Digital Laser Gun is Non-Contact Thermometer with a Temperature Range -4 to 752-Degree Fahrenheit\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51IzKh6Am9L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Klein Tools IR1 Infrared Thermometer, Digital Laser Gun is Non-Contact Thermometer with a Temperature Range -4 to 752-Degree Fahrenheit\" title=\"Klein Tools IR1 Infrared Thermometer, Digital Laser Gun is Non-Contact Thermometer with a Temperature Range -4 to 752-Degree Fahrenheit\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01DR066WU?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"625\">View<\/a> Infrared thermometer on Amazon.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Klein Tools IR5 Dual Laser 12:1 Infrared Thermometer Digital Backlit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01DR066WU?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41n0QFGT6HL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Klein Tools IR5 Dual Laser 12:1 Infrared Thermometer Digital Backlit\" title=\"Klein Tools IR5 Dual Laser 12:1 Infrared Thermometer Digital Backlit\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41n0QFGT6HL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Klein Tools IR5 Dual Laser 12:1 Infrared Thermometer Digital Backlit\" title=\"Klein Tools IR5 Dual Laser 12:1 Infrared Thermometer Digital Backlit\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An infrared thermometer can also be used for various other purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Home Improvement\n<ul>\n<li>Find heat leaks in walls, floors, and around windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking\n<ul>\n<li>Pan temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oven temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liquid temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pizza stone temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grill temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crafting\n<ul>\n<li>Soap making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand\/body cream making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DC Ceiling Fan Motor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07Y7V2HWK?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"626\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07Y7V2HWK&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=hvacbuzz-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07Y7V2HWK&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=hvacbuzz-20&amp;language=en_US\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hvacbuzz-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07Y7V2HWK\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hvacbuzz-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07Y7V2HWK\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also DC motors. They come in two varieties brushless and brushed. Brushed motors are almost never used on ceiling fans. So if you find one with a DC motor it is most likely brushless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushless DC motors are about 85-90% efficient. This means that about 85 percent of the energy is converted into moving the fan blades and the rest; 15 percent is converted into heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A 50-watt fan will generate about 5 watts of heat. Most of this will be dissipated by the fan housing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The temperature of a ceiling fan with a DC motor can reach up to <strong><em>90&deg;F (32&deg;C).<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hykolity 60 Inch DC Motor Farmhouse Ceiling Fan with Lights Remote Control, Reversible Motor and Blades, ETL Listed Industrial Indoor Ceiling Fans for Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, Basement, Black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B086X5J35N?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51z2JhNWGZS._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Hykolity 60 Inch DC Motor Farmhouse Ceiling Fan with Lights Remote Control, Reversible Motor and Blades, ETL Listed Industrial Indoor Ceiling Fans for Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, Basement, Black\" title=\"Hykolity 60 Inch DC Motor Farmhouse Ceiling Fan with Lights Remote Control, Reversible Motor and Blades, ETL Listed Industrial Indoor Ceiling Fans for Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, Basement, Black\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51z2JhNWGZS._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Hykolity 60 Inch DC Motor Farmhouse Ceiling Fan with Lights Remote Control, Reversible Motor and Blades, ETL Listed Industrial Indoor Ceiling Fans for Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, Basement, Black\" title=\"Hykolity 60 Inch DC Motor Farmhouse Ceiling Fan with Lights Remote Control, Reversible Motor and Blades, ETL Listed Industrial Indoor Ceiling Fans for Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, Basement, Black\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushless motors do not create as much friction as AC motors thus having higher efficiency, lower power consumption, and lower operating temperature at the same power output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dc motor ceiling fan is also something that you would consider if you are looking fan that is more compact and lighter compared to an AC motor ceiling fan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceiling fans with DC motors are also a good choice if you want to keep your <strong>electricity bill low because they can consume up to 70% less energy than old-school AC motors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the more energy-efficient design the motor is not getting so warm and won&rsquo;t heat up the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DC motors also have a longer life span and are generally quieter as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in one that is modern-looking, silent, and will save money on running costs is certainly something to think about. Plus it is good to know that DC motors have generally more speed options (Commonly up to 6) and they come with remote controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly there is one downside with DC motor ceiling fans, they are more expensive compared to AC motor fans. But on the other hand, a ceiling fan is something you will use for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07Y7V2HWK?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"627\">View<\/a> on Amazon<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thermal Fuse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All new fans sold today must have a thermal fuse installed. This will prevent fire by cutting power when the temperature of the motor exceeds a certain value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thermal fuse will cut out on most fans at around 260F&deg; (126C&deg;). This is way higher than the normal operating temperature and if the thermal fuse trips then most likely there is something very wrong with the fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse.jpg\" alt=\"Thermal fuse in a ceiling fan illustration, the role of thermal fuse\" class=\"wp-image-34669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse-960x700.jpg 960w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse-150x109.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Thermal fuse in a ceiling fan illustration, the role of thermal fuse\" class=\"wp-image-34669 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse-300x219.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse-768x560.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse-960x700.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse-150x109.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Thermal-fuse-in-a-ceiling-fan-illustration-the-role-of-thermal-fuse.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By weighing down the blades of the fan with ribbons or balloons for a party you can stress the motor enough to trip the thermal fuse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On some motors this is a self-resetting fuse, meaning after the motor cools down the fan will work as normal. But on others when the fuse trips then the motor becomes unusable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why it is important to never hang anything on the blades of the fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceiling Fan Burning Smell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, it is important to remember that brand new electrical motors are covered with some type of oil to prevent rust in storage. When using the fan for the first time and the fan heats up it can emit some unpleasant odors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not a reason to hit the alert button. This is completely normal <strong>if the fan is brand new. <\/strong>After a while, the heat will burn off the small oil residues and the smell will be only a bad memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However if the fan is not brand new then the problem is elsewhere and it is vital that you make sure that the fan is wired, and installed correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We use a lot of different electrical devices every day but most of the time we don&rsquo;t think about how they actually function or are they even working as they &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":34667,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Should a Ceiling Fan Motor Get Hot? 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