Homestead whisper fan HP-40 Flywheel moved down

[ted]

I have a Homestead  whisper fan HP-40. The blades recently started rubbing the fan rheostat, apparently the flywheel has dropped down to allow this to happen. The motor turns freely and there doesn't seem to be a bearing problem.

any ideas on what might have happened and whether this is repairable?

thanks for any advice someone can give me.  

[Deleted]

You need to replace the flywheel. Try www.ceilingfanparts.com to order the replacement.

[ted]

Thanks! Maybe the set screw loosened slightly. I'll check that first.

[Andrew G.]

Yes.. the set screw does tend to come loose from time to time, causing the flywheel to slip and come in contact with the switch housing.