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    May 28, 2007, 02:19 PM
    Hamilton Bay ceiling fan problems
    I have tried to figure out and minimize the problem but so far I am unable to figure this one out. My remote stopped working on my Hamilton Bay ceiling fan. I thought it might be the receiver so I took it down, flipped the small switches in both the remote and the receiver but I have a hunch it may be the capacitor to the motor but I am not sure. The motor hums and with a "nudge" it will start. Is it the receiver or the capacitor and is it worth fixing??
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    May 28, 2007, 02:30 PM
    I f receiver has 2 wires in and 3 wires out, Should be able to bypass.
    Once Fan is working ,Troubleshoot remote, Switches and batteries
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    May 28, 2007, 02:34 PM
    Sounds like it could be the capacitor but usually the capacitor on a remote fan is in the receiver and the whole thing has to be replaced. Do the blades turn freely by hand?

    Ceiling fan remote controls - help and FAQ- Ceiling Fans N More

    And see also:

    General ceiling fan troubleshooting and help FAQ- Ceiling Fans N More
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    May 29, 2007, 02:41 AM
    Yes, the blades turn freely by hand. Is the receiver/capacitor all located in a small round plastic housin in the light fixture part of the fan?
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    May 29, 2007, 05:43 AM
    I was thinking motor capacitor is with the light switch/reverse switch.
    I was also thinking receiver under canopy, at ceiling.
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    May 29, 2007, 12:13 PM
    It sounds like in his case the receiver is in the switch housing, not the canopy.


    Is there circuit boards in the plastic thing you mention?
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    May 29, 2007, 01:34 PM
    Sounds like, in switch housing, I think ceilingfanrepair has better resources and Info related to fans. I trust his advice.. Good News. Easier to get to switch housing than canopy.
    Good Luck
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    May 30, 2007, 02:28 AM
    The circuit board and all the "guts" are in the round plastic housing in the light canopy. I even tried moving the switches on the remote as well as in the housing and no luck.
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    May 30, 2007, 05:41 AM
    May be easier to replace fan, seems like could be fan or receiver
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    May 30, 2007, 12:48 PM
    You can replace the whole rounded plastic housing by ordering a new one from the manufacturer. If you're handy with electronics you can try to find the capacitor inside the housing and replace it yourself.

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