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papantla´s_Flier · Apr 7, 2007, 02:47 PM

I have 2 HB ceilings fans , one of these start failing , first the 2 bulbs blowed, I changes , but the remote doesn´t work prperly (only fan can be controled) , now the 2 bulbs failed againg, you can smell "smoke" (like a short circuit) the remote doesent work ,but the fan works on High speed only, what can I do?

Tks in advance:confused:

ceilingfanrepair · Apr 7, 2007, 08:13 PM

Does the fan have pullchains?

bierko · Apr 8, 2007, 11:02 AM

No, Only Remote

tjudge21 · Apr 8, 2007, 11:29 AM

I have two 20a amp breakers I replaced recently due to tripping off. They continue to do the same with the new 20a breakers. Is it time to upgrade to a 30 amp or is there something wrong with the wiring or the pool pump which is what these breakers operate?

ballengerb1 · Apr 8, 2007, 07:47 PM

I could swear I answered this earlier today but sure don't see my answer. No you can't just up the breaker without knowing the wire size in the circuit. A 30 amp breaker might heat up the wires before breaking and you could create a fire hazard. If 2 breaker blow and you replace them and the replacements blow there is a problem. What all is on the circuit and how many amps does the pool pump pull? Also how far from the panel is your pool pump.

hdguy · Apr 9, 2007, 05:02 AM

Originally Posted by papantla´s_Flier

I have 2 HB ceilings fans , one of these start failing , firts the 2 bulbs blowed, I changes , but the remote doesn´t work prperly (only fan can be controled) , now the 2 bulbs failed againg, you can smell "smoke" (like a short circuit) the remote doesent work ,but the fan works on High speed only, what can i do?

tks in advance:confused:

Sounds like the remote control module has gone bad. The quick answer is take the fan back to Home Depot. Trouble is the fan may not be active anymore and you may not be able to get an exact match replacement. Or you could just buy a add-on remote control unit ($35). You can also call Hampton Bay. They might be willing to send you a remote control module.

BTW, Hampton Bay is Home Depot's brand name.

Jimmy

ballengerb1 · Apr 9, 2007, 07:15 AM

The $35 add on remotes are not intended for replacing remotes installed at the factory. I would take it back.

ceilingfanrepair · Apr 9, 2007, 10:06 PM

I'm thinking maybe I'm missing part of this thread?

In any case, sometimes when a bulb blows it shorts out the remote receivers. You can obtain new receivers from the factory or simply exchange the whole fans at Home Depot.

Ceiling fan remote controls - help and FAQ- Ceiling Fans N More

ballengerb1 · Apr 10, 2007, 06:42 AM

You're correct with the confusing. Someone else jumped in with a breaker qusetion. Ignore anything from Tjudge and it will make sense. I directed Tjudge to make his own separate post.

ceilingfanrepair · Apr 10, 2007, 01:04 PM

Actually, HDGuy's post wasn't showing up for me before. Your post makes sense now.

ballengerb1 · Apr 10, 2007, 04:53 PM

I told him to go to his own site via a private message and should have answered his question there. I just confused matter more by try to help him. Won't be doing that again.

ceilingfanrepair · Apr 11, 2007, 01:36 PM

Trying to help people, bad idea. I agree.