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Ceiling Fan and Light Start Delay Problem

Your Ceiling Fan and Light May Have a Delayed Start, possibly a full second before the power comes on

Ceiling Fan Delayed Start and Possible Cause
Electrical Question: An electrician just installed a ceiling fan in my son’s room yesterday.

The ceiling fan has a light fixture with bulbs.
A wall switch provides the power to the ceiling.
We had just a regular light fixture before.
The light would come on immediately when the wall switch was flipped up.
Now with the ceiling fan and lights, it takes like a full second before the power comes on.
- My question is:
  - Is this okay to leave it this way?
  - Does it pose any safety threat?

Background: Tom, a Homeowner from NY

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Tom.

Ceiling Fan and Light Delayed Start

Tom, I would check the owners manual and call the electrician and explain the situation.
You have not stated what kind of wall switch is being used for the new ceiling fan which could be a factor if it is the wrong switch, such as a light dimmer switch being used for both functions of the ceiling fan will not work right because a dimmer switch is not designed for inductive motor loads.
I am curious if the electrician installed an Approved Ceiling Fan Box in place of the existing light fixture box?
It does not hurt to ask questions to the electricians that are hired, and for goodness sake, make sure they really are qualified electricians and ask for credentials.
If you have hired them to do a job they should be qualified and must do the job according to code.

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