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Simple Fix For A Ceiling Fan Light

Here is a Quick Check That Just Might Get Your Ceiling Fan Light Fixture Working – Believe it or not, lots of people forget all about this Simple Fix because it is often overlooked.

Simple Tip For Fixing A Ceiling Fan Light
Ceiling Fan Question: I replaced a ceiling fan in an apartment and replaced a dimmer switch with a regular switch.

The ceiling fan works but the light does not?

This Ceiling Fan Question came from: Dru, a Handyman from Portland, OR

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your Ceiling Fan Question Dru.
Dru, Here’s a Quick Tip For Your Ceiling Fan Light:

Here is a Quick Check That Just Might Get Your Ceiling Fan Light Fixture Working

Drum first lets start with the obvious
- Is the switch wire right
- Is the switch turned on
- Is the switch Good or Defective

Make sure to check the position of the pull chain light switch that is on the ceiling fan.
Believe it or not, lots of people forget all about the Pull Chain Switch on the Ceiling fan.
- The pull chain switch is the final switch that will either allow the ceiling fan light to be ON or OFF.

The Following will assist you with your Electrical Wiring:

wiring a dimmer switch

3 Way Dimmer Switch Wiring Diagram
Fully explained 3 way dimmer switch wiring diagram will take the mystery out of wiring a 3-way dimmer switch.

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Ceiling Fan Wiring

How to Install Ceiling Fans and Wiring
Take the mystery out of ceiling fan wiring. Ceiling Fans are a great way to lower your energy bill and brighten up one of your favorite rooms.

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