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    May 9, 2007, 07:58 AM
    My 2 yr old ceiling fan just quit.
    The light works and all electrical seems connected properly (no loose connections). I turned it on to go to sleep and when I woke up it had stopped. I did not smell anything so I don't know if the motor burned up. It is less than two years old. Anything I should check before I go buy a new one?
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    May 9, 2007, 10:51 AM
    The problem can be any switch that controls the fan has failed. To determine this, you will need a voltage tester with test leads to troubleshoot the switching to confirm the switch(es) are working or not, before you discard the fan.
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    May 9, 2007, 12:32 PM
    Is it a remote fan? What is the make? Check these troubleshooting instructions:

    General ceiling fan troubleshooting and help FAQ- Ceiling Fans N More
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    May 12, 2007, 01:25 PM
    Light works/Neutral good. Verify Hot to Fan wire@ Fan. Check different switch settings and reverse switch. Can still be switch. Use meter.

    Fan winding may have opened up. See above, may be interested in fan.
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    May 15, 2007, 06:17 PM
    Find windings RARELY, if ever, open.
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