Ceiling Fan Repair
My ceiling fan’s chain that operates the option of having the fan on or off no longer works. I took it apart and found I can’t do anything to get the “click” to work again, so I electrical taped some wires closed so that, for now, the fan part stays closed when I open the…
My ceiling fan’s chain that operates the option of having the fan on or off no longer works. I took it apart and found I can’t do anything to get the “click” to work again, so I electrical taped some wires closed so that, for now, the fan part stays closed when I open the light. I don’t know what else to do at this point and would like it fixed before the warm weather sets in. Can anyone recommend someone reliable for such a job (knowing it is small)? An electrician would be ideal, but I don’t know who to call and I have a feeling they’d probably pass on such a small job. Perhaps I can buy another piece to replace and try it again?Please help with any recommendations! Thanks so much in advance…
I’ve been browsing the net for new models of ceiling fan and I came across this site which has the model I’ve been dying to have. Anyone have tried buying from this site?
http://www.thehardwarecity.com/?sku=9141029
One of the most common repair issues with ceiling fans is replacing a broken pullchain. It is not inevitable that someone will pull too hard, someone will attempt to be tarzan, etc and the chain will pull out of it’s socket. In most cases the chain can not be reattached, however it is inexpensive and relatively simple to replace the socket and chain assembly.
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The three speed switches are fairly fragile, but easy to replace. If you remove the switch and bring it to Lamp Warehouse on Ft. Hamilton Pkwy they;ll sell you a replacement and give you instructions on how to wire it. IIRC the last time i bought one it was around $15.The switches are much cheaper at Lowes, but there’s no one to give you instructions.
OTOH, if you’d actually consider hiring an electrician to install a new fan, replacing the switch might be too difficult for you. That’s not a criticism, but if you can’t do simple jobs like this on your own, you’ve got to be prepared to spend a LOT of money
I thought about getting a new one, but was wondering how much it would then cost me to have it installed (by an electrician). I’m trying to go the best route, safety-wise and price-wise.
You can get a brand new one for less than $30.
You can get a brand new one for less than $30.
You can get a brand new one for less than $30.