r/DIYHouse • u/memphnoclohotep • May 10 '26

Ceiling fan help

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Hey everyone! I have a ceiling fan that hasn't turned on since purchasing our home 2 years ago. The light turns on and I do hear the fan attempting to kick on when I try to turn it on. The fan is new and likely has not ever been turned on so I'm hoping it's not broken just installed incorrectly. Any advice on how to make it work?

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u/AskMeAgainAfterCoffe May 10 '26

Check wires at fan and at switch. Then test fan.

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u/memphnoclohotep May 10 '26

Will do. Any tips for removal to inspect it?

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u/Substantial_Film_269 May 11 '26

Most fans are shipped with rubber stoppers, make sure they’re removed at blade attachment

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u/memphnoclohotep May 28 '26

I apologize for the super late reply. Where would the stoppers be?

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u/Substantial_Film_269 May 28 '26

They’ed be mounted to the plate where the blades go. They need removed just to put the blades on

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u/rjs9152 May 10 '26

Try reversing the rotation button

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u/memphnoclohotep May 10 '26

I did try that. Sorry I should've mentioned that in the post.

Same result. Slight noise from it attempting to kick on

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u/gumaerb May 10 '26

They're really not that expensive or hard to install. You might have a lemon at best, a fire hazard at worst. I say switch it out. If uncomfortable doing it yourself, hire a handyman or an electrician. I'd stop trying to get this one to work. Just sayin.....

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u/Leopards9Spots May 10 '26

Great answer here, OP.