There’s something quietly frustrating about a ceiling fan remote that stops working. It’s not a dramatic failure — the fan itself is usually fine, the wiring is intact, the motor hums along perfectly — but without that remote, a fan that was installed specifically because it looked clean and wire-free on the ceiling suddenly requires … Read more
My ceiling fan was exposed to rain or water and now it’s not working. What should I do? This happens if you didn’t purchase a UL wet listed fan. This is actually a common problem that occurs often – so don’t dismay! There are a few things you can check on the fan. Below we … Read more
Hampton Bay offers a variety of glass shade and globe replacements for their lighting fixtures, ensuring that users can maintain the aesthetic and functionality of their fixtures over time. These replacement parts are designed to fit a wide range of Hampton Bay products, from ceiling fans to wall sconces and chandeliers. Whether you’re dealing with … Read more
Old Jacksonville fans were made in Texas in the 1980s. Fans are currently being sold today under the same brand name. The older Old Jacksonville fans were largely devoid of problems, however they did use a rubber flywheel that may need to be replaced. See “flywheel replacement” section. As with all older fans, with age … Read more
Lasko Products has been an American company since 1906, founded by Henry Lasko and headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania. For several decades during the latter half of the 20th century, Lasko manufactured and imported ceiling fans sold primarily through mass-market retailers including Walmart and Sears. They occupied a practical, affordable tier of the market — … Read more
An outdoor ceiling fan is a lovely thing to have. A lot of people simply don’t think outside the box, and they never think of installing a ceiling fan outside. Have you ever seen someone who has a ceiling fan on their porch? It’s more common in places like Texas, where it’s hot all the … Read more
Designer ceiling fans generally refer to the top level manufacturers in the industry. It’s almost like when you’re looking at a designer wallet, or pair of pants. Based on the manufacturer, the price of the ceiling fan can either be high or low. It all depends on which manufacturer you’re looking at. One nice thing … Read more
Recently, I encountered an issue with my ceiling fan that many others might face—a persistent buzzing noise. It started as a minor annoyance but soon became a significant disturbance. Here’s what I did to address the problem and restore peace and quiet to my space. Identify the Source of the Buzzing First, I needed to … Read more
Often times when you begin having a problem with your ceiling fan remote, there is no problem with the remote itself at all. A lot of problems with your remote communicating with your ceiling fan are generally related to the receiver, which communicates with your remote control. The receiver for your remote is located within … Read more
SMC, or Shell Manufacturing Company, was one of the first fan manufacturers to import ceiling fans to the US and they are still doing so today. They have also made fans for many private labels including Atlantic Air (KMart) and Hampton Bay. SMC fans gradually decreased in quality, they now offer some fans that are … Read more