Ceiling Fan Light Not Working
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The Most Common Reasons Why Ceiling Fan Lights do not Work |
Ceiling Fan Light Switch and Wiring
[ad#block]Electrical Question: I don’t understand why my lights don’t work on my ceiling fan and my fan does. Can you help me?
This electrical question came from: Nikki.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Nikki
Why Ceiling Fan Lights do not Work
- The first thing I would check is the position of the pull chain switch on the ceiling fan light fixture.
- Light Bulbs – Check or change the light bulbs.
- Remote Control Switch – Does the Remote control over ride the manual control of your switch.
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Lights work but no fan ,from wall switch. Remote won’t do anything. Can i jump out the module in the fan and just operate the fan from the pull chain?
Ray – By passing the remote control module would depend on the exact ceiling fan make and model. If it is not working properly then I would go back and double check all the connections. Also make sure the battery in the remote control is good.
Dave