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    drv2win Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 17, 2011, 06:53 PM
    Harbor Breeze - changed switch and now not working
    I changed the flip switch with a standard dimmer switch. It worked briefly, but not very well. After a few hours the light (and fan) stopped working. I replaced the dimmer switch with the original switch, but that did not help. I fliped the wires to make sure that wasn't the issues - still noting. Is there something that needs to be reset?

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    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
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    Nov 17, 2011, 07:11 PM
    Motors are not designed to be run through a dimmer, " but not very well", that's why they have 3 or 4 speeds. You may have burned it out and/or wiring associated with it. Might be an expensive lesson to learn.
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    Nov 18, 2011, 08:08 AM
    I agree with ma, dimmer is a big no-no for a fan. It is likely cooked beyond reasonable repair.
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    Nov 18, 2011, 08:19 PM
    Dimmers are for incandescent lights, (not even for CFL's) so likely fan is fried. Reostats are for motor controls. When shopping for your new fan, look for a fan control, and this will take care of any future problems.
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