How do I make my ceiling fan stop making weird noises?

How do I make my ceiling fan stop making weird noises?
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answer:You may need to balance the blades. Usually if the blades are off balance the fan makes noise. If that doesn’t stop the noise, I’d replace the ceiling fan.
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