From time to time you may experience problems with your ceiling fan, and sometimes the fan may not work at all. Below you will find a helpful checklist that will help you find out the root of the problem. In turn, this information helps when you are making enquiries for a repair, ordering replacement parts or returning the ceiling fan under warranty.
Check Your Switches / Controls
Most ceiling fans come with either built in switches, wall mounted controls or a remote control. The most logical place to start looking for problems is with these controls - are they turned off? Is a panel loose? If you have a remote control then you should check the battery level - are the batteries flat? Is the remote in working order? Are any of the buttons on the remote jammed?
Check The Blades
If your fan is not responding, even if there are no problems with the controls, then you should check the blades for any sort of obstruction. Place your hand on a blade and push it, if the blade rotates without slowing down or any inhibition then the blades are not a fault. However, if you try to rotate the blades and they do not move then they may be jammed. Look closely at the joints, removing any erroneous material and then lubricate well with WD-40.
Check The Lighting
If the controls are working and there is nothing blocking the blades from rotating, then it may be an electrical problem. First of all, check the wiring to the ceiling fan for any loose connections between wires and switch boxes. If there is nothing out of order then move on to the fan itself. If the fan has a built in light, does it work? If it does still work then the problem can be further localized, probably to the motor. If you feel comfortable with electrical work then open the case and check for faults - turn the power supply off first! In this situation you would be better off taking the fan back and having it repaired by the company you purchased from.
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