Parts of a Ceiling Fan
A ceiling fan consists of a few basic parts, namely an electric motor with a housing, blades and the “irons" that hold most types of blades in place, and a downrod or other mounting device.
Ceiling Fan Troubleshooting & Repair - HomeTips:-
1.Turn off the power to the fan circuit at the circuit breaker panel.
2.Remove the switch’s cover plateand unscrew the screws that mount the switch to the electrical box.
3.Use a voltage tester to check the screw terminals on the side of the switch. Make sure they’re not “hot” (electrically charged). When you’re sure, gently pull the switch and wires out from the box.
(For more information about how to safely test for a charged electrical circuit, please see our article, Electrical Wiring Problems.)
4.Unscrew the wires from the switch’s terminals. If the wires are poked into holes in the back of the switch, push a very small, flat screwdriver into the rectangular slots next to the wire holes to release the wires.
5.Turn the circuit back on. If the fan goes on, the switch is defective. In this case, just buy a replacement fan switch and install it. You might want to investigate some of the optional types of switches available, from timers to Wi-Fi controlled switches.
If the fan still doesn’t work, the problem is in the wiring or the fan fixture.
6.Turn off the power to the circuit again. Reconnect the existing switch, and put the cover plate back on.
The next step is to check the fan fixture or call an electrician.
6 фев 2020
