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    fanproblem Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 23, 2007, 05:48 AM
    Ceiling fan will only go in reverse
    I just had a new ceiling fan installed (Harbor Breeze "cheshire" fan). The blades will only go in reverse (counter clockwise). I've tried moving the "reverse" button on the base, but when I do the fan stops and doesn't switch directions. Am I missing something? Please help!
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    Aug 23, 2007, 01:57 PM
    Seems our ceiling fan expert is busy at the moment, probably out on his yacht for the day.

    My guess is the forward/reverse switch is defective. Best to return the entire fan for a replacement.
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    Aug 23, 2007, 02:51 PM
    Actually I was in my 1991 Buick which needs a new muffler.

    I agree with TK's advice.
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    Aug 24, 2007, 12:18 AM
    ALWAYS move the reverse switch when the ceiling fan is stopped.
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    Aug 29, 2007, 01:38 PM
    It's a good idea, but it shouldn't hurt anything to reverse the fan while it's running. It's just a little harder on the motor.
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    Aug 29, 2007, 04:13 PM
    AC contacts really need to snap, not slide. The slide swiches are not HP rated. Therefore they should not be moved unless the fan is stopped. Do you need a pic of a disassembed switch that I believe died because of switching while running?
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    Aug 29, 2007, 07:05 PM
    No, I need you to not be rude. I've fixed more ceiling fans than you've ever seen. I've never had a reverse switch go bad due to arching.
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