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shanynpt · May 16, 2007, 07:43 PM

We just installed a Hampton Bay Edgemont ceiling fan that runs with LED bulbs. The fan works fine, the only problem is that the light is very dim (think night light). Is this normal? If not, is it something we can fix or do we need to return the fan? Thanks for your help!

ballengerb1 · May 16, 2007, 09:45 PM

I think you have a remote. Try holding down the light button for about 10 seconds. It should get dimmer and dimmer and the go back to full bright.

shanynpt · May 17, 2007, 03:48 AM

I checked the box, however, there is no remote, and the manual specifically states, "this light can not dim."

ceilingfanrepair · May 17, 2007, 12:37 PM

I'm not familiar with this particular model.

If the lights are not controlled from a remote, how are they controlled?

Do the lights work when the fan is off?

shanynpt · May 17, 2007, 04:31 PM

The lights are strictly on an on/off switch from the wall. The light functions with and without the fan - just very dim. If it helps - the model number is: 557-268.

ballengerb1 · May 17, 2007, 07:26 PM

Is the light switch on the wall a dimmer? Try your multimeter on the feed side of the switch to insure there is 110vac, Then try shorting the two switch wires, did the bulb get brighter? I do not find Edgemont anywhere, are you 100% positive of your info?

shanynpt · May 17, 2007, 08:17 PM

The light switch is not a dimmer as the fan states it cannot be. We're positive the current and voltage are fine as the previous light worked just fine! It is indeed an Edgemont model purchased from Home Depot.

ballengerb1 · May 17, 2007, 08:19 PM

OK and what happened when you shorted the two wires at the switch? Do you recall the exact voltage reading when you checked it?

ceilingfanrepair · May 17, 2007, 08:36 PM

I can find the model, but it doesn't have a picture to show what type of light it is-- the sort built into the housing that is supposed to be dim, or a downlight. It has LED bulbs so I can imagine it is NOT supposed to be very bright. I would exchange the fan for another one and see if the same problem occurs.

Stratmando · May 18, 2007, 06:05 AM

After checking voltage in and out of switch. Check voltage at light kit.

ceilingfanrepair · May 18, 2007, 08:47 AM

If voltage was a problem at the switch, presumably the fan would not work also.

HomerDepot · Jan 18, 2008, 11:23 AM

Okay everyone quit asking about remotes, dimmers and correct installation. shanynpt is no fool. I too have one of these fans. The light pack is very dim blue LEDs (much like mood lighting). The only way to fix this is to install another LED light kit.

ceilingfanrepair · Jan 18, 2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ceilingfanrepair

It has LED bulbs so I can imagine it is NOT supposed to be very bright. I would exchange the fan for another one and see if the same problem occurs.

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HomerDepot · Jan 18, 2008, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by ceilingfanrepair

I can find the model, but it doesnt have a picture to show what type of light it is-- the sort built into the housing that is supposed to be dim, or a downlight. It has LED bulbs so I can imagine it is NOT supposed to be very bright. I would exchange the fan for another one and see if the same problem occurs.

Next time you are "repairing" ceiling fans try using an LED flashlight from Lowe's or HomeDepot. They atre very bright and use little power, that's the whole point. The new traffic lights are LEDs too as well as brakelights etc.. Do your research.

ceilingfanrepair · Jan 18, 2008, 04:12 PM

You can be rude if you want to. I have an LED flashlight, and have used LED PAR cans. Neither of them are bright enough for me. You yourself said the LED light kit included with this fan is very dim.

Stratmando · Jan 18, 2008, 06:19 PM

I would measure voltage out of socket(without shorting) and see if that is maximum rated on Led's.

shanynpt · Jan 19, 2008, 08:33 PM

We ended up installing an entirely new ceiling fan/light and have had no problems. It must be due to the type of LED packaged with the fan. Thanks to all those who tried to assist!

HomerDepot · Jan 20, 2008, 06:27 AM

ceilingfanrepair,
Didn't mean to be rude, the questions about the "are you sure you did it right" got the best of me, sorry. Mmy point was that replacing the factory light kit is the only option since the LEDs included are dim, replacing them with brighter ones is the easiest solution rather than modifying the fan in other ways.

ceilingfanrepair · Jan 20, 2008, 04:54 PM

I agree and also with the post above you.

gr675 · Apr 16, 2008, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by HomerDepot

Okay everyone quit asking about remotes, dimmers and correct installation. shanynpt is no fool. I too have one of these fans. The light pack is very dim blue LEDs (much like mood lighting). The only way to fix this is to install another LED light kit.

What kind of replacement light kit do you recommend? I just bought one of these fans and would LOVE to get some real light out of it!