We tried installing just a light in a spot where there was a ceiling fan. When the fan quit working, the light still worked. Now when we try to replace with just a light, we can't make it work. The breaker box has been checked there should be power and there isn't. This is a apartment that we have tenants in. The tenant tried installing and so has my brother.
2006-09-30 18:22:23 · 12 answers · asked by Classy Granny 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
need a little more info. I've been an electrician since 1973 - it is possible that there is a problem in the switch. If the light on the fan worked before then attach the new light to the fan wiring. Turn the breaker off first. Whoever checked out your breaker should have provided you with the information you needed to get it working. (I would have - heck,--I would have done it for you).
2006-09-30 18:33:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm -- sounds like the old ceiling fan is gone. If that is the case then the next step is to get a volt and ohms meter and check all available wires to see if you have power and on which wires. If you have no power on any-- then the next step is eliminate the switch as the cause of the problem -- take it out and put the wires together ( after turning off juice of course--lol) You need to check the wires AT the switch if you have no power to the fixture. By doing this you can determine if you have a "dead wire" FROM the switch. Good Luck and God Bless
2006-09-30 19:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by dvdfulghum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a short in a wire inside the fan.
Defective product, you may consider exchanging it.
2006-09-30 18:26:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably you are making a faulty connection check the wires with a voltage tester,other wise get a license electrician
2006-10-01 05:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by carlosanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked your switch? Is it swiching on or is it broken? Sounds like the electricity isnt getting there. so if no electic then check switch.
2006-09-30 18:34:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the bushing or brushes are gone out it would be best to replace old ceiling fan, getting reid of fire hazard
2016-03-27 00:31:33 · answer #6 · answered by Wendy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT COULD BE A BAD LIGHT OR YOUR SWITCH MAY HAVE GONE BAD, TRY TEST WITH A TESTER TO SEE IF YOU HAVE ELECTRIC ON IT.
2006-09-30 18:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Broken wire somewhere.
2006-09-30 18:30:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the switch itself there might be a bad connection there.
2006-09-30 18:31:36 · answer #9 · answered by michael_phillips73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire an electrician, save your life, spend a few dollars.
2006-10-01 00:52:26 · answer #10 · answered by Boliver Bumgut 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋