Ceiling fans can last a long time, but nothing lasts forever, and they do tend to start having problems eventually, whether it’s after two years or two decades. Several types of problems can arise with ceiling fans. Sometimes the blades become wobbly; the fan may become noisy; the fan may stop working while the lights work fine, or vice-versa; or it may stop working entirely. Whatever the problem is, very old ceiling fans that stop working properly should probably be replaced. But if you fan is still in good shape in most respects, you can fix it yourself.


If the fan doesn’t work at all

If the fan stops working completely, then the problem is probably electrical. Before you do anything, check the breaker box to make sure there are no blown fuses. If there are not, shut off the power to the room with the ceiling fan. This step is incredibly important for safety, as you’ll be inspecting the wiring.

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