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  • Aug 6, 2009, 10:13 AM
    homerepairhelp
    Locked fan blades
    I replaced the pull chain for my ceiling fan light. When I got everything wired and ready to go the fan blades were locked. I have checked the pull chain for the fan blades but nothing seems to unlock them. I can hear the motor running for the blades they just won't move. Any ideas?
  • Aug 6, 2009, 03:39 PM
    ballengerb1

    There is nothing about the switch that would lock the blades. Look for an obstruction, posibly a screw sticking in the way of the blade. When you shut off the power I bet you still can't turn the blades, right?
  • Aug 6, 2009, 07:13 PM
    homerepairhelp
    You're right
  • Aug 6, 2009, 07:15 PM
    homerepairhelp

    You're right - they don't move with the power off. But they don't feel like they are hanging on something - they really feel locked up - they don't move at all.
  • Aug 6, 2009, 07:38 PM
    ballengerb1

    The only thing I can suggest without being there to inspect is to start disassembly. Remove the blades and then open the canopy so you can get the ball out of the hanger. I think you can turn it partially upside down and shake, bet it's a brass screw.
  • Sep 2, 2009, 08:31 PM
    ceilingfanrepair

    What make is the fan?

    Pics will help.

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