Sunday, February 28, 2010

Ceiling Fan Light Troubleshooting

Shed some light on the problem with these simple solutions


Ceiling fans are a stylish and ecologically friendly way to keep a room livable even in the hottest months. Unlike air conditioning, a ceiling fan does not actually cool the temperature, but the movement of the air does make you feel more comfortable. Because ceiling fans are relatively uncomplicated machines, it can be relatively simple to troubleshoot problems. If the light on the fan stops working, there are easy ways to possibly solve the problem.


Instructions


1. Check the light bulb and make sure it has not burnt out. Remove the bulb from the ceiling fan light, and try it in another lamp. If it does not work, dispose of it properly and replace with another bulb. If the bulb does work, check that it is the right wattage and type recommended by the manufacturer.


2. Check the pull chain on the light fixture. Pull the chain, then try turning on the light with the remote or the light switch. Pull one more time and try again. If you are using a remote, check that the battery in the remote is still functional. Change the battery to ensure that it is working. If the remote is working, he problem may be with a fuse. Check to see if a circuit breaker has been tripped.








3. Turn off the power, check that the wires are making contact. First, check at the ceiling where the power is coming into the fan. Tighten any loose wires and make sure contact is being made. If the wires there are good, check the switch housing of the light. This is where the light is actually attached to the fan. Look to see if the wires have come loose.

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