That happened to me about two weeks ago with the fan above the bed.

Luckily, I was out and came back to see a mangled fan and plaster all over the bed. You were lucky it didn't knock you out or cut you with the blades.

It had been wobbly/squeeky for quite a while and I never bothered to fix it.

I don't want to put it back up because like was said earlier it will always be in my head now that it is gonna fall again :)

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*warily eyeballs my ceiling fan....no wobbles....not much for creaks.....the one in the bedroom, however....*



:helpme

:1orglaugh, I hope you are ok, maybe these instructions will help you put it back up....

How to Install a Ceiling Fan ...


1. Turn off power to the existing light fixture at the main
service panel and test for power.
Remove the existing fixture and electrical box
http://www.homedepot.com/HDUS/EN_US/...lingfan_01.jpg


2. From the attic, position the brace between ceiling joists so the bottom legs are flush with the bottoms of the joists.
http://www.homedepot.com/HDUS/EN_US/...lingfan_02.jpg


According to HomeDepot:

How Long Will It Take?
Replacing a light fixture with a new ceiling fan.
EXPERIENCED 2 HRS.
INTERMEDIATE 4 HRS.
BEGINNER 8 HRS.
Stuff You'll Need:
Tools: Voltage tester or multitester, screwdrivers, cordless drill.
Materials: Ceiling fan, fan brace kit, helmet.


For the rest of the instructions, visit the HomeDepot site here:
http://www.homedepot.com/HDUS/EN_US/...t_cfan_01.html:1orglaugh :1orglaugh

Good thing it just hit you in the head, any other place may have hurt.

Make me wonder if the one over my bed is going to fall.

That happened to a friend who moved into an apartment I lived in before her. Yikes! It was one of those cheapie Home Depot 12$ dome covers that sit flush with the ceiling. It just shattered all over the livingroom one day!

Amp, glad to hear you're ok. All my ceiling fans have lights on them.... geez now I have to get my man to check them all.

The same thing happened to me a few weeks ago...except it was just the light portion that came unattached. Wires were hanging down and sparks flew out. Scary thing to have happen in the middle of the night.

haha cool!

hope u really are ok amp!! sounds painful as hell.
this thread has definitely changed my mind about putting one over my bed. i will just keep the little one on my dresser that goes back and forth, back and forth :)

Glad to hear you're still in one piece...

Holy crap... I always dreaded those fans

I'm going 2 check my fans. :thumbsup

That owowo... is EXACTLY the sound mine made before it fell :1orglaugh