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    clueless73 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 7, 2007, 11:42 AM
    Ceiling Fan Switch Replaced; Fan no longer has an "off" setting
    Hi,

    The chain for my ceiling fan broke inside the switch. I bought a replacement switch that is identical to the old switch (same part number). I had a professional install the new switch. After he left, I discovered that the fan will not turn off (speeds are: 1. slow, 2. fast, and 3. very fast). Is there any way that I can fix the problem myself? Please help. Thanks.
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    Oct 7, 2007, 01:51 PM
    It sounds like the switch is defective or not wired properly.

    Pull the switch from the fan and connect a meter to the power in wire and the exit wire. Set the meter to Resistance. You should see 3 zero Ohms sections and one infinite resistance.

    Zero (0) would be the 3 speeds and infinite would be off.
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    Oct 7, 2007, 02:02 PM
    Are you sure it was the identical switch, same brand and part number, or listed in a cross reference? Still, most switches do have an off position.

    Not everybody that takes money for repair work is a professional. If the switch is the right switch, a real professional will cheerfully come back and fix the problem for free. Everybody makes a mistake some times. Good people are anxious to correct theirs.
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    Oct 7, 2007, 02:32 PM
    Since you matched the part number we don't need to ask that question and it is nearly impossible to wire this switch incorrectly. It is likely a bad switch but since you paid a pro I'd definitely call him back. I'd also ask him why he did not test the fan before leaving your home? Obviously he had not.
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    Oct 8, 2007, 10:26 AM
    I agree. Either the switch is NOT exactly the same, or the professional did not wire it correctly.

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