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slow ceiling fan in any... Electrical & Lighting Sep 29, 2009 12:32 AM WooHoo to the rescue!
How do you replace a... Electrical & Lighting Sep 2, 2009 10:18 PM balancer
Problems with... Electrical & Lighting Jul 22, 2009 11:44 AM you got this nailed
ceiling fan light pull... Electrical & Lighting Jun 3, 2009 05:37 PM simple as that, switch it out, no pun
ceiling fan direction Heating & Air Conditioning May 6, 2009 09:13 PM thank you very much!
Mounting a ceiling fan... Electrical & Lighting Apr 10, 2009 03:10 PM Very true. There are special box anchors made to hold fans. A butterfly anchor is totally inadequate.
Mounting a ceiling fan... Electrical & Lighting Apr 10, 2009 02:30 PM I used a butterfly anchor to mount a coat hanger, a ceiling is just dumb. Not all of us are as carless as you twinkledooter
Mounting a ceiling fan... Electrical & Lighting Apr 10, 2009 11:41 AM you are correct, this is not a safe installation
Mounting a ceiling fan... Electrical & Lighting Apr 9, 2009 06:45 PM It's held all my ceiling fans quite nicely for YEARS with no problems.
Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan... Electrical & Lighting Mar 1, 2009 04:51 PM we tried to manually spin the blades
Minka ceiling fan Electrical & Lighting Feb 27, 2009 07:11 AM Just what I was going to say.
ceiling fan remote Electrical & Lighting Feb 12, 2009 05:04 PM Sounds accurate to me and confirms what I thought the problem was.
How do I wire a remote... Electrical & Lighting Dec 29, 2008 06:34 AM Yes, it is accurate. Thanks !
Ceiling fan light switch Electrical & Lighting Dec 28, 2008 01:53 AM exactly what I was going to say
Noisy ceiling fan Electrical & Lighting Dec 25, 2008 07:21 PM Yup, I think so too.
How to convert remote... Electrical & Lighting Dec 25, 2008 10:34 AM Good Point, Caps could be added, receiver dissassembly helpful.
Hampton Bay ceiling fan... Electrical & Lighting Oct 26, 2008 12:47 AM I agree. I worked in the electrical section for over 5 years!
Fan switch wiring a... Electrical & Lighting Oct 25, 2008 07:53 AM perfect
Wiring under and... Electrical & Lighting Oct 10, 2008 12:22 AM I agree 110%
Don't know which way... Heating & Air Conditioning Oct 6, 2008 06:51 PM absolutely right
How many watts equal 1... Electrical & Lighting Oct 1, 2008 10:07 PM for continous load(over 3 hours)80% of 2400 watts is 1920 usable.
Fan light working but... Electrical & Lighting Sep 24, 2008 12:38 PM Great information!!!
i need wiring... Appliances Sep 4, 2008 06:35 PM thank you!
Putting up fans and... Electrical & Lighting Sep 1, 2008 08:59 PM it is accurate
Ceiling fan switch... Electrical & Lighting Sep 1, 2008 01:37 AM Excellence and expertise at answering questions, as usual!!
hunter remote control... Electrical & Lighting Aug 31, 2008 02:52 PM thanks for the prompt reply!
ceiling fan light Electrical & Lighting Aug 30, 2008 10:59 AM probably learned from you
remote control Electrical & Lighting Aug 19, 2008 07:27 AM Agreed.
How do you replace a... Electrical & Lighting Jul 28, 2008 07:31 PM you didn't answer my question.
Ceiling Fan Model AC-552 Heating & Air Conditioning Jul 24, 2008 12:47 AM paint can definitely unbalance the blades which is why I suggested replacements as well
Ceiling Fan Default... Electrical & Lighting Jul 16, 2008 10:40 PM this is true
ceiling fan lost lower... Appliances Jul 15, 2008 02:47 PM Should've referred there sooner 2 avoid wild goose chase amongst local shops.
Hunter Fan runs very... Electrical & Lighting Jul 9, 2008 07:53 PM This was my problem. I did not have the pull string control set to high.
Hampton Bay ceiling fan... Electrical & Lighting Jul 8, 2008 08:15 AM Appreciate the help. Finally got the company, receiver failing...has lifetime warranty, so I will return fan. Thanks.
Ceiling Fan Broken Electrical & Lighting Jun 18, 2008 05:55 AM I was going to go to Radio Shack and get some switches but decided on the no-cost solution.
fan starts slowly Electrical & Lighting Jun 12, 2008 04:47 PM Thanx f/explanation. I should have known, I guess. Didn
how do I wire a ceiling... Electrical & Lighting Jun 7, 2008 04:32 PM Absolutely what I was looking for. Thank you!
Do Fluorescent bulbs... Electrical & Lighting May 28, 2008 05:16 PM yep
Ceiling Fan Rotation Electrical & Lighting May 27, 2008 03:05 PM I rarely see motor fail that spins freely, usually cap or switch/wiring.
Fan spacers Electrical & Lighting May 22, 2008 06:22 PM Hallelujah! I just wish they'd mentioned that in the instructions. I thought they were needed to keep the fan running smoothly.
Hampton Bay Huntington... Electrical & Lighting May 10, 2008 02:37 PM Very accurate! Loved the quick answer! Thanks!
Ceiling fan speed control Electrical & Lighting May 5, 2008 09:48 PM Yep, I agree.
what is the right... Electrical & Lighting Apr 24, 2008 05:42 PM thanks !
Adding a Ceiling Fan Interior Home Improvement Apr 1, 2008 11:29 PM Thankyou - most appreciated. Unfortunately it's all new work, so nothing is available - sorry 'bout dat.
KTE 308-A 3 speed pull... Electrical & Lighting Apr 1, 2008 07:08 PM I've been satisfied ordering from them.
Wiring Schematic,... Electrical & Lighting Mar 27, 2008 01:23 PM Thanks for your help. I'll try this.
Kendal Ceiling Fan that... Appliances Mar 24, 2008 08:27 AM Extremely helpful
new wiring for 2 lights... Electrical & Lighting Mar 19, 2008 08:56 AM Answer gave me exactly what i needed to know. precise and to the point.
Unknown brand of fan... Electrical & Lighting Mar 13, 2008 12:34 AM AWESOME!!!! Not only did he suggest several solutions to try on-line, but when I couldn't do it myself, he made a house call and actually solved the problem in front of my very own eyes. This guy knows his stuff!
Replacement for Hampton... Electrical & Lighting Feb 27, 2008 12:26 AM Thank you very much for the help, I will try to soak the button.
Will I burn down my... Electrical & Lighting Jan 22, 2008 04:36 PM I didn't send direct but posted it in another question. Thanks anyway
Can't find replacement... Electrical & Lighting Jan 17, 2008 12:39 AM Also very helpful! thanks
Hampton Bay ceiling fan... Electrical & Lighting Jan 15, 2008 10:40 PM Ceilingfanrepair knows his stuff. Answers are right on the money!
reverse switch on... Electrical & Lighting Jan 5, 2008 07:10 PM I'm looking for a quick fix and this may be it. It's strange the switch works in one position but not the other. Thanks.
hampton bay ceiling fan Electrical & Lighting Dec 19, 2007 02:04 PM This was just what I needed. SwitchCo had the part.
Harbor Breeze, Model... Electrical & Lighting Dec 15, 2007 04:22 PM This corrected my problem. The switches on the remote had been moved. The light and fan are now working. Thank You!!
New lighting circuit... Electrical & Lighting Dec 10, 2007 01:05 PM Probably should have been my first step :)
Unknown device in my... Electrical & Lighting Dec 4, 2007 01:04 PM Some things need to remain on. Turning off may create a problem.
Unknown device in my... Electrical & Lighting Dec 3, 2007 11:37 PM Several months ago, I left a bunch of breakers in my church turned off. Nobody has complained yet.
ceiling fan and light... Electrical & Lighting Nov 28, 2007 11:38 PM Give himthe info he asks for and expect a solution.
ceiling fan light bulb Electrical & Lighting Nov 23, 2007 04:02 PM the answer received from this party seems interested in purchasing the fan rather than finding a solution to repair what is now the problem
New chandelier is dimmed Electrical & Lighting Nov 23, 2007 07:47 AM excellent tips for follow up
Ceiling fan light kit... Electrical & Lighting Nov 16, 2007 11:49 AM Thanks, your reasoning was very helpful
electrical wiring for... Electrical & Lighting Nov 10, 2007 07:46 PM thak you for this answer...I too have wondered why they just don't use the same colors all the time, instead of these varies colors?
Hampton bay ceiling fan Electrical & Lighting Oct 28, 2007 01:32 PM Thanks, I had no idea on how to get to the bulb. It was pretty easy once I knew how to do it.
casablance ceiling fan... Electrical & Lighting Oct 26, 2007 08:37 PM Makes me feel better about spending $70 on a whole house surge protector. It pressures me to get it installed.
Romax type wire to plug... Electrical & Lighting Oct 19, 2007 05:24 PM Good question. I assumed it was which was part of the reason I mentioned a new circuit for just the furnace.
3 speed ceiling fan... Electrical & Lighting Oct 10, 2007 09:29 PM yep, that's my read on it too.
Hampton Bay Ceiling... Electrical & Lighting Oct 6, 2007 10:00 PM I was very happy to have ceilingfanrepair join and I could let him give good answer to all the ceiling fan questions.
Video cable-- RCA or... Home Electronics Sep 28, 2007 08:58 PM yep - definition of "yesterday"
Making blades turn Electrical & Lighting Sep 23, 2007 08:51 AM Excellent insight, will try fixing later :)
Ceiling Fan and Light... Electrical & Lighting Sep 14, 2007 11:21 PM good logic
Ceiling Fan... Electrical & Lighting Sep 14, 2007 07:46 PM if the information is accurate, this was exactly what I asked for!
Ceiling Fan and Light... Electrical & Lighting Sep 13, 2007 05:48 PM Good call could be nuetral problem
Hunter Fan Remote... Electrical & Lighting Sep 4, 2007 08:47 PM never a dimmer, but there are slide switches made for fans.
electrical ceiling fan... Electrical & Lighting Aug 29, 2007 10:35 PM We both suggested changing frequency -- just didn't hear a response from sleepless2
ceiling fan will only... Electrical & Lighting Aug 29, 2007 07:08 PM I disagree. It's nasty on the switch contacts. Won't hurt the motor.
Ceiling Fan out of... Electrical & Lighting Aug 14, 2007 07:39 PM This is an evener upper for undeserved (spiteful) neg rep. The OP said the blade was bent in her original question.
Hampton Bay ceiling fan... Electrical & Lighting Aug 9, 2007 09:10 AM great advice as usual
Problem with ceiling... Electrical & Lighting Aug 8, 2007 09:20 PM it blew our fan up
ceiling fan electrical... Electrical & Lighting Aug 5, 2007 10:34 AM doesn't know my electrical layout
Ceiling fan repair man Electrical & Lighting Jul 31, 2007 02:00 AM And, here's a pat on the back for you, too!!
Finding globe for... Electrical & Lighting Jul 25, 2007 12:33 AM Took the words right out of my mouth.
Remote Part for Hampton... Electrical & Lighting Jul 24, 2007 12:46 AM I do like tape, especially duct tape.
connecting a ceiling... Electrical & Lighting Jul 23, 2007 08:20 PM DUH, I had a brain Fart.
Hampton Bay ceiling fan... Electrical & Lighting Jul 23, 2007 11:36 AM directed me to specific instructions to solve the hum in my ceiling fan
Harbor Breeze Ceiling... Electrical & Lighting Jul 22, 2007 12:25 PM Yeah, I think the remote sucks.
Ceiling Fan out of... Electrical & Lighting Jul 19, 2007 04:49 PM And I suppose you just "know" the blade is bent?
Ceiling Fan... Electrical & Lighting Jul 17, 2007 11:53 AM That appears to be my problem in a nutshell
How to change a hanging... Electrical & Lighting Jul 16, 2007 12:25 AM I've had to buy a "swag" kit and will have to take the old light fixture apart to attach the swag kit. thanks!
Capacitor on a ceiling... Electrical & Lighting Jun 8, 2007 01:59 AM It partly answered my question. Link if good.
Ceiling Fan... Electrical & Lighting Jun 5, 2007 12:39 PM The answer provided an email address for service and an 800 number for the maker.
3-speed fan control... Electrical & Lighting Jun 2, 2007 04:27 PM Think you nailed the problem, Take Care.
Wiring for DUAL wall... Electrical & Lighting Jun 1, 2007 12:21 AM This person stuck with it, asked clear, concise questions and found the solution.
Ceiling Fan Wobble... Electrical & Lighting May 30, 2007 11:44 AM Thanks a lot both of you guys made the world a better place with your help. In a couple minutes I eliminated 90% of the wobble. I would've had no idea w/out your help!
Ceiling Fan... Electrical & Lighting May 23, 2007 04:26 PM Confirmed our deduction that our remote works and our fan doesn't!
Need light kit for... Electrical & Lighting May 18, 2007 12:40 PM Excellent advice as ever shame the OP just can't see that.
Patio light flickers... Electrical & Lighting May 18, 2007 09:36 AM sounds right. could have more detail, but pinpoints the culprit. Thanks.
Need light kit for... Electrical & Lighting May 14, 2007 07:19 PM Just a self serving post by one of the Administrators!!!!! Not very ethical!!!!
Adding an overhead... Electrical & Lighting Apr 27, 2007 02:10 PM thank you




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