should i turn it off? its really hot
2006-07-25 18:51:25 · 14 answers · asked by controlled K-oz 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
time to get a new one. shut it off now.
2006-07-25 18:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by ♥BUD or BUD LIGHT♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your electric motor is going bad and should be replaced but for now shut it off. Kill the circuit break to it if you can and monitor the motor for flames/smoke, Just because you've shut it off does not mean that the fire will go out[if a fire has/is occuring]. monitor this for a long time if nessicary and do not stop watching it untill the houseing and ceiling is cool to the touch. If it flares up call the fire department.
2006-07-25 20:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by JOHN M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an extreme fire hazard, yes, turn it off and tape the switch in the off position so no one can turn it back on. If it's newly installed then it is wired wrong. If it's not new then a wire has shorted. If the switch is off it should be safe because there will be no power wired to it. If it is a room with two switches, tape them both. If you rent, call your landlord. If you own call a handyman who should be able to install a new one for about $35 labor.
2006-07-25 18:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor ~W. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 14:40:22 · answer #4 · answered by vanderlinden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YEAH! turn it off now. You may have wiring that is burning or your motor is going out.
Check on it after a while to make sure its cooling down, you dont want to put water on it if its electical, you could cause a short.
2006-07-25 18:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by D'oh! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a martini, sit back and inhale, it sure beats having to pay for cigarettes! (and the non-smokers can't complain about second hand smoke)
By the way, it you see fire call the fire department.
2006-07-25 19:01:04 · answer #6 · answered by Dorothy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn it off and check it in daylight and repair or usually replace it. If you can't then get a repairman.
2006-07-25 18:55:59 · answer #7 · answered by leebaugh2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! Unless you wanna risk having your place burnt to a crisp?
2006-07-25 18:54:48 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aha! I'm guessing that is a new fan you installed!
Naughty, naughty! You must have used a solid state speed
control device and that is a no-no! Please call an eletrician!!
(am i wrong?....)
2006-07-26 16:12:19 · answer #9 · answered by Ammy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn it off and call an electrican.
2006-07-25 22:50:52 · answer #10 · answered by Leslie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋