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    jocomoco Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 24, 2009, 06:40 PM
    New fan hums and fan won't spin
    I just put up a new fan and light works fine but the fan hums and won't spin.. can you help?
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    Mar 24, 2009, 07:03 PM
    Can you tell us a bit more about this installation?

    Is it wired right?
    Is there a wall control for the fan?
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    Apr 1, 2009, 07:36 PM

    What make?

    Check the reverse switch.

    Do the blades turn freely by hand?

    Are you using a wall switch?

    If it is defective, return it.
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