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    Jun 30, 2008, 08:02 PM
    Ceiling fan Smell
    My boyfriend installed a new ceiling fan, it has 3 speeds and runs on a remote. We can "smell" the motor when it is running. It is not hot to the touch. He checked it and it is wired correctly. I am afraid to use it. Any thoughts?
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    Jun 30, 2008, 09:26 PM
    How long have you run it for? Motors will normally be hot, and a smell is not uncommon when running a new fan for the first few hours.

    What brand is the fan?
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    Jul 1, 2008, 02:56 PM
    It is a Harbor Hreeze fan. We ran it for about 4 hours total. I turned it on a few minutes ago and can smell it again. Just worried my house will catch on fire... Thanks.
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    Jul 1, 2008, 02:57 PM
    Harbor Breeze, not Heeze! Thanks
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    Jul 1, 2008, 09:25 PM
    Doubtful.. . But if you see smoke coming from the fan shut it off. I would keep running it with someone in the room, and see if the smell decreases.
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    Jul 2, 2008, 04:35 AM
    Thanks for your help. I ran it all night last night and I lived to tell! The smell is gone now. HAVE A GREAT DAY.
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    Jul 2, 2008, 11:32 AM
    I've NEVER had this happen myself, but every owners manual states to look out for a "break in smell" and I've heard many reports. I suppose it is the varnish on the windings baking.
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