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Minka Aire remote appears to be ON all the time with no change to the fan function
It sounds to me like one of the remote buttons is stuck in the "pushed' position. I'm an electrician and have never seen a Minka fan remote where the green light stays on, as it should only ...
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How should my ceiling fan's switch circuit be connected in this outlet box?
If you connected the panel and fan white and blacks together and the fan works and the switch does nothing then the switch isn’t in the circuit or the switch is shorted internally. From the outlet box ...
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How should my ceiling fan's switch circuit be connected in this outlet box?
You are missing another black wire. The whites all tie together. The ceiling fan black great to the switch and another black should go from the other side of the switch and tie together with main ...
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Repair Improper Ceiling Fan Mount
If you're going to use #10 screws, fill the holes with a few toothpicks to tighten up the fit. The 1.5" screws are too short for the box and fan bracket because you'll need 1/4" to clear the ...
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Repair Improper Ceiling Fan Mount
If on a truss/joist, you will have a minimum of 3.5 inches of wood to screw into.
#12 screws should take care of any screw damage wood from the smaller screws.
Make sure no wires/cables are in the ...
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Finding ceiling fans (and other things) that aren't made of plastic
First, most shops that cater to professionals also sell to the public. There's one in a large city near me that has a huge sign outside that says "no public, we only sell to licensed plumbers&...
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Does this box look good for a ceiling fan?
I have done some research and this may well be a fan rated box. First look in the box to see if it shows a fan rating. That should tell you for sure.
Check if the holes in the bottom of the box are ...
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Installed a universal ceiling fan light on Altura II ceiling fan. Lights flash brightly on then dim as soon as the fan engages
If you incorrectly wire a ceiling fan and a light fixture by putting the fan in series with the light, then the light will come on bright until the fan gets going, at which time the light will become ...
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What wrong with how I've wired this double switch
It seems like you have accidentally swapped the sides of the wires.
Connect both red wires to the side with the tab and connect the orange and yellow wires to the other side.
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Ceiling fan placement for open concept
If you would like the entire space to feel cooler, your space will require at least 2 fans. See the Ceiling fan guide.
If you are only concerned with cooling yourself when watching TV, the couch ...
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Ceiling fan placement for open concept
A fan circulates air; it doesn't cool it. If the airflow is blowing directly on you, you may feel cooler due to evaporation. So where you want the fan depends on where the humans are going to spend ...
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