This problem can be as simple as the wrong/loose light bulbs or as difficult as working with the wiring in the fan housing. Take the following steps to troubleshoot when the lights aren’t working: Check the light sockets (only if the lights did not simultaneously all stop working)Turn off the power to the fan switch from the …
If the blades won’t turn, then something is probably mechanically impeding the fan blades from moving like a loose screw. So the best way to solve this problem is to take it apart and look for the thing stopping the fan from spinning freely. Turn the fan off at the breaker before taking it apart …
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If the blades move freely then the motor bearings aren’t frozen. There is probably something wrong with the motor. If it is the motor it can be replaced but it is very expensive (at least $50, usually $100+) and in many cases makes just as much sense to replace the entire fan, especially under warranty. Check the …
Select the issue you are having with your fan: The fan blades move freely when you push them This indicates that there is not something physically in the way of the fan blades moving and it is most likely electric or mechanical. The fan blades don’t move freely when you push them This indicates that …
If the fan and lights don’t work, the issue is almost certainly electrical. NOTE: IF YOU AREN’T CONFIDENT WORKING WITH WIRES AND LIVE CIRCUITS GET SOMEBODY WHO IS CONFIDENT OR AN ELECTRICIAN TO CHECK IT OUT FOR YOU.Take the following steps: Check the circuit breaker to make sure that a fuse isn’t blown.Remove the switch cover plate …
Fan remotes exist to make operating a ceiling fan more flexible and easier; so it can be super annoying to operate a ceiling fan that was made to work with a remote, without the remote.First and most obviously, make sure that the batteries in the remote aren’t dead. If the remote won’t turn on at all replace the batteries to make sure the batteries aren’t just bad. If the batteries aren’t the issue, take the following steps:Get a Universal Replacement RemoteWe did the legwork for you. What we found is a high quality replacement that will work with ANY fan!Read the ReviewsCheck the frequency settingsThe frequency settings on the fan’s remote and receiver are usually both set to factory settings, but if somebody has recently messed with the fan’s settings this could be the issue.The remote’s frequency settings will be set via a dip switch located under the batteries in the battery compartment. The dip switch located on the fan’s receiver can be found by checking the fan’s manual. Once you are sure that the fan and the remotes dip switch’s are set to the same values, put the batteries back into the remote and make sure the fan is fully assembled. At this point you will have to check the fan remote’s instructions on how to synchronize the fan and its remote. Perform these steps.Need help programming your remote?How to Program your RemoteThe remote was synced at the factory. Should it become necessary to re-sync the remote, turn off the main power, then turn it back on. Within 30 seconds, use a small screwdriver to press and hold the learn button on the remote for 3 seconds. The fan will turn on and light (if applicable) will blink three times, signaling a successful synchronization.Replacement remoteIf the fan works without the remote via a pull chain or switch but not with the remote even though they have the same settings, the remote has probably gone bad and you will just have to get a replacement remote. Once you purchase a new remote go through the necessary steps to set it up. If the remote does not work it may be an issue with the fan itself. At this point you probably want the fan to be looked at/setup professionally because it must be an issue with the receiver in the fan.Need a replacement remote? There’s a lot of remotes out there that won’t work with older fans. We did some research and found the remote that will work best for 99% of applications
This can have several causes including the fan being in a poor location to the fan going in the wrong direction.Having the fan set on the highest speed setting always gives the best airflow and should be used if you are looking for improved airflow. You want the fan to be turning clockwise during the summer and counter-clockwise during the winter (reversed). You should also make sure your fan generally follows the size suggestions listed in This Post.
This renders your fan useless and could be worse then a fan that won’t turn on at all, since the wires within the fan could need replacing.There are a few different things that can happen to cause this problem. Go through the following steps to see what your problem is:Need to change remote frequency: Often, remotes from the same company come with a standard frequency programmed in so if somebody near you has the same brand of fan, they could be controlling your fan and vice versa.Read your manual, look online, or contact the company that created the fan on specific instructions regarding changing the frequency on your fan. If this doesn’t work, continue.Check your circuit breaker: You are also going to want to check your circuit breaker for issues, you can do so by following a guide like this one.Check for frayed wiring: Frayed wiring within the fan’s housing can cause the fan to turn on and off by itself. Open up the fan housing and inspect all of the wires/wire connections to make sure they are snug and all of the wires are intact. If there are any issues, the wire connections should be secured and the frayed wires should be fixed with electrical tape, or cut and reconnected.
If the only problem you are having with your fan is that it will not go in reverse, then it is likely an issue with the switch that puts it in reverse.Problem with the remoteIf you are trying to put the fan into reverse with the fan and it won’t work, try holding down the …
If your fan isn’t working at the different speed settings it originally came with you can loose control of the air flow. If your speed settings aren’t working correctly there are two likely reasons: the capacitor or the motor bearings are shot. First you are going to want to inspect and test the fan capacitor to see …
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