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QUESTION:
Where can I get replacement electronic componets for my fan?

ANSWER:
If it is a brand that we carry, we may be able to help you. What brand and model is the fan and how old is it?

QUESTION:
who to install 54 ariele remote controlled ceiling fan and how to wire in the switch

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
how do you change a ligth bulb on a hampton bay 55295

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
I need an 18" downrod for a Hampton Bay Savona Tiffany fan. Color is weathered bronze. Where can I buy?

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
how do i change the light in cieling fan

ANSWER:
I cannot respond without at least knowing what brand and model of fan you own, where it was purchased and how old it is. Can you give me that information?

QUESTION:
I purchased 2 vistas and I'm not impressed with the overall light output of the fan. It uses 2 small round bulbs with a candelabra type base at 60 watts each. I like the look of the bowl and was wondering if there was a way to change out the light hardware so I can put in 2 regular 60 watt bulbs? Thanks.

ANSWER:
This particular model comes with a built-in light fixture that is not designed to be changed or modified, so unfortunately the answer is no. Even so, two standard 60 watt bulbs will not generate much more light than the candelabra bulbs...if any.

QUESTION:
Do you have color selections and provide samples? We are looking for a deep cherry wood color.

ANSWER:
If you are purchasing large quantities, we can supply you with a color sample, but not so for small quantities...say less than 50 units. If you enlarge the picture, the color shows very well. Obviously it wll vary slightly based on your computer monitor, but it should give you a very good idea. From a design standpoint, the ultimate goal today is not necessarily to make sure that all wood finishes are a perfect match...actually that is contrary to current design trends. However, it is important in many applications that the wood species is the same so that there is no obvious variance in the grain. Please give me more information on your application and I will gladly consider other options. Or, if you email me a picture of the room where you are planning to install the fan, it will help give me a better idea of your needs.

QUESTION:
Is there a decorative sleeve or scroll for this model?

ANSWER:
Correction to previous posting: The Ponderosa scrolls are in fact posted on our site. You can view them by clicking on the Accessories tab just above the picture of the fan.

Atually there are two to choose from: 12 inch (model AC-2030-12) and 24 inch (model AC-2030-24). We apologize that they are not included as options on our site and will add them soon. Be sure to ask for it by the model number you prefer so that we can add it to your fan when you call to place your order. Here is a picture:

QUESTION:
I would like the sku number for this fan. Hunter Ranier - I am having Home Depot order it for me. Sheri Scalise 281 320 8235

ANSWER:
Sorry, we cannot supply Home Depots product SKU, that is their own internal number. When ordering the fan from Hunter, it is simply referred to as 23298. Any reason why you do not simply order it from us? In most cases, we will BEAT Home Depots delivered price and we will deliver it to you about 2 times faster. I will forward this response to one of our reps who will gladly contact you.

QUESTION:
where can I find replacement fan blades for a Harbor Beeze fan, I need exterior blades, and am looking for somthing besides the plain white I've already been to lowes (not much help)

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
What type of bulb light use, candelabra or standard.

ANSWER:
The Hunter Beacon Hill uses three 60 Watt candelabra based bulbs.

QUESTION:
what would cause my ceiling fan w/remote to stop working..i replaced the remote batt and still nothing..something in fan perhaps that i can try...harbor breeze fan /oringal remote...ty

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Can this fan be operated at less than 75 RPM's? [Heavy-duty "industrial" ceiling fans have huge blades and very LOW RPM's.]

ANSWER:
Actually, most industrial fans have very high RPMs not low RPMs. This fan has a lower RPM than most industrial fans. If you are referring to the extremely large diameter fans, ones with blade spans of 8 feet up to 20 feet and more, then you are referring to what are called HVLS (High Volume Low Speed) fans. That is a completely different type of fan which we do not carry. Our research shows that they cost about 10 times what this fan costs, yet move less CFMs overall than 10 of these. They have yet to be proven as cost effective alternatives and require such an atypical installation that we have yet to see their value and do not carry them. Can you please clarify what it is you are looking for and why you would want a 60 inch industrial fan that runs at an RMP lower than 75?

QUESTION:
Where is the optional light feature and how much is it?

ANSWER:
There are many light fixtures to choose from. However, the fixture designed specifically for this fan is model Y-330-OWL. To view the fixtures, simply click on the tab above the fan picture that says Lights and select the fixture of your choice. If you choose the Y-330-OWL fixture, then you will want to click on the tab for Glass to select the glass shades of your choosing. The most popular glass shades for the Y-330-OWL fixture are model G-193, which have pictures of deer on them. If for some reason your browser does not support the features we have on our site, please let me know and I will gladly email you pictures of these options.

QUESTION:
The light has burned out in thr NEON fan #223823. How do you get the light strip out and where do I get a replacement bulb?? Lowes doed NOT carry them.

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
do you only sell the tiffany fuit bowl light sepretly

ANSWER:
Yes we do.

QUESTION:
Hi-Just checking on availability of Modern Fan products...do you stock them, or are they all ordered? If the latter, what is the typical delivery time? Thanks!

ANSWER:
In most cases they are ordered and are delivered factory direct. Since it is very rare that these items are on back order, the delivery time depends on the method of shipment you are willing to pay for. Typical UPS ground orders usually takes between 5 and 7 business days.

QUESTION:
I have the Harbor Breeze Key West fan. Recently we had a severe storm and one of the blade arms broke off. We checked at Lowe's (where purchased)for a replacement arm but was not able to find it. Can you help?

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
What table top fans have remote controls?

ANSWER:
The Old Havana desk fans from Fanimation are the only ones I am aware of on our site that have a remote control. These are top of the line reproduction style fans that are extremely high quality and high end. I own one of the Old Havana floor fans myself and love it!

Here is a link to the a Old Havana Desk Mount Fans

QUESTION:
how do you fix light pull on cieling fan?

ANSWER:
Depends on if it is for the fan or for the light. Also depends on the brand and model. Can you give me more information?

QUESTION:
I bought a house with an Harbor Breeze Armitage Ceiling Fan and the bulb went out a week ago but I cannot figure how to remove the shade to replace the bulb.

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
hampton bay remote fan brookedale 60" will not go into high speed

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Model # 323305 How do I remove the cover from the ceiling electrical box.

ANSWER:
What brand and what type of item are you referring to and where did you purchase it? The model number does not appear to be something that we carry.

QUESTION:
I have a Harbor Breeze ceiling fan and it has a remote. Yesterday the remote stopped responding to the fan. I thought it was the battery but I changed it and all the lights seem to be working fine on the remote. But my fan doesn't respond. I can manually turn on the fan but the light no longer comes on and the remote doesn't turn off the light or the fan but it was working fine yesterday but suddenly stopped. I don't think it is my remote but maybe the censor in the fan? My lights do not turn

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
This fan says that it has a built in uplight. I don't see an uplight in the picture. Is it there and I'm just not seeing it or is there a different picture which shows the uplight?

ANSWER:
You cannot see the uplight because it is recessed in the top of the fan. But rest assured it is there. Since it is not stated in our description, I will ad that it uses four 40Watt E12 candelabra bulbs.

QUESTION:
Does the K4000-BS come in a matching color for the Supra 44 fan?

ANSWER:
Yes it does. the -BS indicates Brushed Steel, which is the finish of the fan you have selected. It is pictured in white simply because there are not pictures available of every fixture in every finish. We only show 1 picture of each fixture...regardless of the finish. The only fixtures that you will see when you click on any fan and look at the fixtures are fixtures that come in the finish of the fan you have selected.

QUESTION:
I'm looking for an outdoor fan for a covered porch. I've gone through three fans in three years due to the wind that affects this location (mostly blades breaking, snapping off f the fan). I'm looking for suggestions on a fan that might withstand a significant amount of wind. Thanks!

ANSWER:
This model that you have selected (The Minka Aire Concept II Wet) is my first recommendation. I imagine that the problem you have experienced is actually the blade holders breaking away from the fan, which will happen to cheaper fans that use pot metal blade holders. Under extreme conditions, even sturdier die-cast zinc blade holders can break (which is what better quality fans use). However, the Minka Aire Concept has a unibody construction which does not use traditional blade holders. Also, the blades are heavy duty plastic, which will give more in the wind. If you look closely, you will also notice that the blades are slightly concave, which makes them even sturdier. Even more, since it is a hugger style fan, the fan itself will not be blown around as would a traditional fan that hangs from a downrod. Finally, this is our top selling outdoor fan and has been proven with many of our customers...albeit I have yet to hear of one who has had such experience with extreme wind conditions.

QUESTION:
How do I find replacement glass shades for my harbor breeze key west ceiling fan?

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
i have a bad remote receiver for my lennox gas logs. selector switch has 3 positions, off, remote, on. model # on back is rcm-rx. can i buy this part? is so how do i go about it?

ANSWER:
Lennox no longer allows the sale of their products via the Internet. Please visit www.lennoxhearthproducts.com to contact Lennox directly or find a dealer in your area.

QUESTION:
I have 04913 hampton bay fan, veneitan scavo, I cannot figure out how to change the bulbs,there is plate on top of the top part and I do not belive the bottom comes off. I know this sounds stupid, but with this particular fan I am not understanding where to access the bulbs, please help.

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
I purchased a ceiling fan last summer. I believe it is an Astoria or a Vista. Recently, the light stopped working. The remote still controls the fan, and the bulbs work in other sockets. I've tried turning the light on using the pull-chain, wall switch and the remote in multiple combinations but nothing happens. Unfortunately, I cannot find the instruction manual or the reciept. Please help. Shane Williams

ANSWER:
Both the Hunter Astoria and Hunter Vista fans you are referring to are pull chain fans, so they do not come with a remote control. So, if the fan you own is either of these, then the remote control was something that was purchased and added on separately. I wonder if the remote control is actually designed to be used with the fan that you own. Without knowing exactly what you own, I cannot really be of much help other than to suggest that you remove the remote control receiver inside the fan and wire it directly to the ceiling and see if the lights work that way. If so, then you need to replace the remote control, preferrably both the transmitter and receiver. I would suggest that you look at the top of the fan body to determine what the model number of the fan is. You might in fact learn that it is not a Hunter fan at all. Please let me know what you find as well as where the fan was purchased. Also, if you wish to email me a picture of your fan, I will likely be able to determine if in fact it is one of the two models you suspect it is.

QUESTION:
I have a Miramar 60" Ceiling Fan. The remote will not turn off the bottom light. Everything else works properly. Please help!

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
What is the purpose of this expert forum, when your every answer is "ask Home Depot"? What are you an expert of?

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
can this be flushed mounted. What is the minimum drop.

ANSWER:
No, The Hunter Valhalla ceiling fans cannot be flush mounted to the ceiling. The minimum installed height (using the downrod supplied in the box) is as stated on our site, which is 16 1/2" from the ceiling to the bottom of the light. It is designed to be installed on a ceiling that is at least 8 feet high.

QUESTION:
i need a replacement tear-drop glass cover for my harbor breeze ceiling fan. it was broke. i will pay for it just let mo know where to get it. its white. thanks

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Re: Ellington Knightsbridge KM52ABZ5LKRC. What are the blades made of?

ANSWER:
The Blades on the Ellington Knightsbridge ceiling fans are made of ABS plastic, which is the best thing for outdoors...although many people use the fan indoors as well.

QUESTION:
Can I purchase a replacement glass for the Stealth fan? Will Stealth fans work with both wall switches (W32 and W62), or does the fan's internal electronics only support one or the other? Can it be hard wired to work off a conventional fan/light switch if that is preferred?

ANSWER:
We can certainly supply you with a replacement globe for your Casablanca fan...just give us a call. As far as your further questions, the W32 Inteli-Touch wall controlled fans are not compatable with the W62 Advan-Touch remote control based on the electronics. Furthermore, you cannot hard wire either fan to work without their internal electronics. Keep in mind that these controls are the most sophisticated computerized ceiling fan controls on the market...but even at that, they have their limitations. Look for a change in this limitation in the future...possibly 2009, since Casablanca has been working on the technology for several years now. We actually expected to see production of models that could use a wall control and remote control this year, but they could not work out the bugs in time. Eventually they anticipate making their controls compatable with home automation software, but that is still in the works as well.

QUESTION:
I purchase a Model # 020006 Harbor Breeze ceiling fan from Lowes. Everything works fine, I can't get the lights to turn on. What have I done wrong,

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Hello, I am curious if I can get the fan in the amber bronze finish of the 28522 but with the mahogany blades of the 28540? I am looking for that blade set on a darker fan body. Thanks David

ANSWER:
David...It is not possible on this particular fan. However, we have other brands with similar blades where you can choose the finish of the motor and blades separately. I would suggest taking a look at the Emerson Maui Bay for starters. The link below shows a pewter fan with similar blades. However, you can change the pewter motor to a darker weathered bronze finish. Please take a look and let me know if this is what you are looking for.

Here is the link to the Emerson Maui Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
can you use a remote on a harbor breeze untility fan?

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
I have hampton bay model: UC7083T. It is controlled through a remote. I never use the chain on the fan. The other day somebody pulled the chain to turn the fan off and all of the sudden the fan doesnt work at all. Is there a way to reset this fan so it will work.

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Harbor Breeze customer service is in N. Wilkesboro, NC and the phone number is 1-800-444-6742

ANSWER:
Thanks for this information. I have tried this number several times with no success (on hold too long), but I will go ahead and publish it on our site for others to try.

QUESTION:
Do you provide info on the CFM of air moved vs. wattage used for each of the speed settings?

ANSWER:
Unfortunately that data is not available yet. Some brands do the testing to provide this information while others do not. According to EPACT 2005, the requirment for all manufacturers to supply such data will take effect. Until then, you will need to rely on our Aiflow ratings, which we created ourselves simply because there has been no industry standard for comparison.

QUESTION:
can not get light to come on but fan for AERO. What gives

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
We are replacing a ceiling fan in our home. Due to the tall ceiling, we have to use a 72" downrod. However, the wiring that is attached to the motor housing for the new fan is only about 5' long (aka too short for the downrod). We are thinking about taking some of the wiring from the old ceiling fan & splicing it to the wiring for the new fan using wirenuts. How do you suggest we do it?

ANSWER:
Well, if the wires on your fan are only 5 feet long, then I must assume that you purchased your fan from one of the home centers because. I say this because the higher quality brands will supply longer wires so you do not need to splice the wires when a long downrod is needed. If the instruction manual does not tell you how to accommodate a 72 inch downrod, then it is possible that the fan is not designed to use one and will offer very little performance if you do. Personally, I would not recommend installing such a fan on a ceiling as high as yours because it is most likely that the fan will do very little for you as far as air movement is concerned. Such is the case with many fans sold at home centers. I would suggest a much better quality brand that will move enough air to be worth your while installing. However, if returning the fan to its place of purchase is not something you are willing to do, then you can go to any home center and ask them for some wire splicing nuts...preferably the type that you crimp, so that they do not work themselves loose if your fan wobbles...and yes, try using the wires from your old fan if they are the same gauge. To satisfy my own curiosity, and other visitors who read this information, can you please tell me what the brand and model of the fan is and where you purchased it? I could in fact be wrong about my assessment of your fan and will gladly correct myself if I am.

QUESTION:
Is there a wall control unit for this fan? I noticed there are 5 DIP switches on the remote and the control units sold at Home Depot/Expo have 4 DIP switches on them to control the frequency, which leads me to believe the wall control units sold are not compatible with the remote units sold with the fan. Any reccomendations?

ANSWER:
There are in fact no wall control options for this fan. It comes with a remote control from Hunter and Hunter does not make a compatable wall control. Controls made by other brands will not work either.

QUESTION:
looking for glass light cover for a harbor beeze ceiling fan modle #baod52ww5c

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Some one in our area has a remote that is turning on our fan. How do we control this or change our remote code?

ANSWER:
Without knowing the brand and model of your fan, I cannot tell you exactly. However, there is a receiver somewhere inside your fan. In the canopy, inside the motor housing, or in the bottom cap of the fan. It is usually a black box that has dip switches on it. You need to locate this and change the sequence of the dip switches, then do the same to the dip switches of your transmitter. The transmitter dip switches are usually located inside the battery compartment.

QUESTION:
i have a hampton bay model #54shrl. how do i change the lamp.how do you get the globe off?

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
I just purchased a Hampton Bay ceiling fan and the instructions are missing. Could you send them to me? Model #23758

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
It seems that you don't think much of Lowes house brand of fan.

ANSWER:
You are quite correct. If you read all of the questions posted on our site, I believe you will begin to understand why.

QUESTION:
can i install this fan without the small downrod to make it as low profile as possible?

ANSWER:
You can purchase a close to ceiling downrod separately, which will reduce the standard installed height by 2". This part is located under the accessories tab.

QUESTION:
how do i reset the remote for a ceiling fan the light and fan are alwasys on turns off at the switch

ANSWER:
Resetting the remote is most likely not an option to solve your problem. You may need to replace the remote receiver and or transmitter to resolve this problem depending on the brand...or simply change the batteries in the remote. Without knowing more about your fan, I can be of little help. What brand and model is your fan, how old is it and where did you purchase it?

QUESTION:
I own a Harbor Breeze Armitage ceiling fan (Model CC52WW5C) and the fan has stopped working. The light still works perfectly but we get nothing from the fan. Any ideas? Thanks!

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Which way to run a ceiling fan in winter

ANSWER:
Please refer to our ceiling fan faqs page where there is a detailed answer to this question:

Here is a link: Ceiling Fan Questions and Answers

QUESTION:
where to place brown,purple,gray,black wires in-side new pul-l chain?sn#002731,ven#11286,sku#176741.

ANSWER:
This question cannot be answered without knowing the brand and exact model number of the fan you own. The type of switch you are referring to sounds like a generic switch. These types of switches can be wired in many different ways depending on the construction of the fan. In all cases, when we are replacing such a switch, we will mark the wires from the old switch before we remove them so that we know how to put them back. Since you did not do this, you will need to get a wiring schematic from the manufacturer of the fan. Most brands sold at home centers do not have this information...so lets hope it is one of the major brands that we carry so that we can help you. Please email me the brand and model of the fan.

QUESTION:
I installed ceiling fan #24374. The fan works but lights don't come on. Lights just plug in from wires.

ANSWER:
What brand are you referring to...this model number does not match any of the 3,000 fans we sell?

QUESTION:
Need instructions for Casablanca Slumber Three E67740

ANSWER:
These fans are very old and we do not have a operational manual for them handy. What is it that you need to know?

QUESTION:
My Casablanca fan comes on by itself I have a remote any ideas?

ANSWER:
Well, Casablanca has quite a few different remote controls, so without knowing the model number of the fan you own, I cannot give you specific information. However, if the fan is older than 10 years, it could mean that the transmitter and or receiver need to be replaced. If the fan is newer, it is more likely that some other device is interfering with the reciever or set to the same frequency. So the first thing I would suggest is to change the frequency at which the fan operates. You will need to find the receiver unit inside the fan and change the dip switches to match a new setting that you make in the transmitter. Please let me know the model number of the fan and how old it is and I will try to be more specific.

QUESTION:
my hampton bay fan is brand new and worked great. Now it is stuck light on and fan on high. I have to cut the switch to the fan to turn it off. What is wrong? fuck you!

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
can i buy black replacement blades for the harbor breeze aero ceiling fan? Is so, where from?

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
I have a 30x36 horse barn. Which ceiling fan would you recommend for dusty/damp outdoor application? Also, if I had it installed in the center of the barn, would the air flow be enough to reach the entire barn area or would I need more than one fan?

ANSWER:
For starters, you should be looking for industrial fans for your application and you will need several of them. The amount of fans depends on the height of the ceiling and your annual climate. In general, a barn the size would be best served with 6 fans. Please let me know the height of the ceiling as well as where you are located so we can make some recommendations.

QUESTION:
I have a hampton bay ceiling fan and it Model UC7030T. how do I reprogram it I have no instructions. It will work on certain times of day and then not work. I seems it is programed on a timer. Susan Pilcher

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
I need a blade arm replacement for a Harbor Breeze Baja ceiling fan PLM52CB5. Do you have any clue where i can purchase?

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
I need a wiring mnual for a Harbor Breeze ceiling Fan. Can you shoe me one?

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
I have multiple Hampton Bay ceiling fans...all of them don't have a reverse function (switch) or on the remote. I've noticed, that I'm able to reverse it via sequence of keys by pushing high, med, high, high. It reversed it a couple times, but not all the time. Anyone know any secret key sequences like this???

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Need a fan blade attachment part (eg. fan to motor) for a ceiling fan, Olympia Mfg. Medalist, SN c04337. Fan has 3 bulb light fixture attached. If you can't supply, do you have any suggestions for obtaining part? Thank you. John Trueblood

ANSWER:
Sorry, the brand is not familiar...which means it is not a major brand and is likely a generic import from China. No suggestions on locating the part as it most likely does not exist.

QUESTION:
I NEED ONE CEILING BLADE FOR HUNTER PRESTIGE ROYAL PALM MODEL HF-23895

ANSWER:
It is possible to get replacment blades, but not one at a time. You will need to purchase a set of 5. Please call our customer service department to see if they can be ordered.

QUESTION:
Loking for the white glass for my Harbor Breeze Fan, model # AC5520D

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
I have a Hampton Bay Easy Street ceiling fan. One of my arms broke off. I would like to order a replacement part for it. Please instruct how I can do so. Thank you

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Hi, I don't know the make of my ceiling fan. But the pull chain broke off in the off position. can this be replaced? Where do I find one. Or do I have to purchase a new fan?

ANSWER:
The brand and model should be printed on a label on the top of the motor housing. If it is not obvious and easy to find, then it is a generic fan imported from China and most likely purchased at a hardware store or discount outlet. This being the case, you are best off replacing the fan. If it is one of the major brands that we carry, give us a call and we will gladly see if the part can be ordered.

QUESTION:
Can this fan be flush mount with the ceiling?

ANSWER:
No it cannot. But it is designed to be installed on a 8 foot ceiling with the normal mounting hardware supplied with the fan. Is your ceiling lower than 8 feet?

QUESTION:
Hello...we live off the gird with no generator backup so it is very important to know the energy use in watts. What is the wattage or amps for the low and high speeds? Thanks!

ANSWER:
The Watts are the published energy useage and are 18.9Watts on Low, 48.1 on Medium and 108.7 on High. You will find that in almost all cases, the most wattage a ceiling fan will use (even the most inefficient) is a little over 100Watts, so pretty much any fan you buy will use very little electricity. This model is on the higher end of the spectrum simply because it has a very powerful motor that actually moves lots of air. Motors with a maximum wattage of around 60Watts move very little air. More important than the wattage of the fan motor is usually the wattage of any light fixture you add to it. Consider a 4 light fixture with 60 watt bulbs will use 260Watts of electricity. So, the light fixtures on fans usually consume far more electricity than the fan itself.

QUESTION:
I have a Hampton Bay remote UC7083T. However nor instructions! Where I find instructions for this device?

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
where can I grt a new remote control for Hampton Bay model7066Ts/n0050162 fcc#chq8bt7066t?

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Can this Bridgeport fan have a light kit and work with a remote control?

ANSWER:
Yes it can. Simply select the lights you desire by clicking on the tab for lights, then click on the tab for controls to select a remote control. Or, just call us and we will gladly walk you through your options.

QUESTION:
I expect to install the 52" original on a high ceiling that I won't be able to reach withour scaffold .Is this the right choice ? Do I need to oil this fan?

ANSWER:
The Hunter Original ceiling fans are the only fans on the market that in fact require to be oiled. You will in fact need to oil it every 3 to 5 years depending on the usage. I might suggest you look at a Casablanca fan that has the XLP motor or an Emerson fan that has a K55 motor. These fans will give you similar performance, but never need oil and can run 24/7 for years on end. Give us a call and we will gladly discuss your options.

QUESTION:
I am looking for a white wooden three blade extended rod ceiling fan to give a colonial look to my caribbean wooden beamed home. I see pictures of these in magazines but do not readily see them in the popular brands of fans. Where can I find one please?

ANSWER:
Most likely the fans you are referring to in magazines are more of an industrial type of fan rather than a wooden blade fan. I might suggest that you take a look at the Fanimation Treventi fans. They all come with 3 blades. Most of the models shown will be displayed with tropical blades rather than wooden blades, however they do offer a set of carribean style wooden blades that can be used on any of the Trevenit fans. Below, is a link that searches our site for all Treventi fans. Look at what comes up and you will find 2 models shown with wooden blades. You can use these blades on any of the other models. All models can have a downrod up to 6 feet long. If this does not do it for you, email me a scan of one of the magazine pictures you are referring to and I will gladly look at other resources. Also, I noticed your email was from .uk, if you are from the UK, I am assuming you will need 220V fans, which will further limit your selection. Here is the link:

Fanimation Treventi Ceiling Fans

QUESTION:
I have a harbor breeze model 53453 ceiling fan. by mistake I took the screws out.. help please send me an an illustration on how the screws should be placed. thanks. lisasag1@aol.com

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
does this fan have a separete switch, one for the lite and one for the fan, for a wall switch?

ANSWER:
Well, since it is a pull chain fan, it comes with two pull chains...one for the light and one for the fan. If you wish to operate it from a wall switch or remote control, you can select an optional control that will do that as well for each function.

QUESTION:
Can this fan be used without the light fixture? Thank you.

ANSWER:
No it cannot. That is why the call it the Low Profile Plus (Plus meaning plus lights). They make similar fans without the light fixture but either in 42 or 52 inch versions, not 48. Here is a link that will search our site for other hunter low profile fans so you can choose one without a light. Otherwise, just navigate to our hugger fan section and see a larger selection or give us a call and we will gladly help you find the best fan for your needs:

Hunter Low Profile Ceiling Fans

QUESTION:
Can I get this fan with 42" blades?

ANSWER:
Not in the bronze finsh as shown. However, we have over 60 hugger style fans to choose from, several of which are bronze in color and come in a 42" span. Here is a link to all of our hugger fans:

Hugger style ceiling fans

QUESTION:
light kit wiring diagram emerson ceiling fan

ANSWER:
I will need to know the model number of the fan and of the light fixture in order to help you.

QUESTION:
How can I get a hampton Bay Easy Street Ceiling fan with 4 lights located at the Homedepot in Canada to the United States. It appears this is the only location that still carry this particular ceiling fan.

Response: Please refer to questions about Hampton Bay ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Is it normal for a harbor breeze ceiling fan to make a light humming noise when running?

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Do the blades come in white?

ANSWER:
No they do not. The closest is a white washed oak. You can see them by clicking on the tab for Blades above the fan picture.

QUESTION:
I have cathedral ceilings in my living and presently have two regular fans which we use a lot given that I live in the heat and humidity of Houston. We want to upgrade the fans and my choice is this 3-bladed Concept fan or the 4-bladed Viper fan. I am as ignorant about fans as I sound so my question is: do 4 blades make it cooler than 3-blades as would appear logical? Thank you.

ANSWER:
The less blades there are on a fan, the more air it will move. Although this does not sound logical, it truly is a case where less is better. Consider airplane props...most of which are 2 or 3 blades. Less blades create less drag on the motor allowing it to reach a higher RPM, which in most cases translates to more air movement. However, do not let this bit of trivia persuade you to a buying decision, because the amount of difference between the two is too small to notice or be of any consequence. What is more important is that you buy fans with the most powerful motor and steepest blade pitch. In comparing the Viper with the Concept, they both have the same motor and blade pitch, so in the overall scheme of things, they will essentially move the same amount of air...only if you compare them on a micro level will you be able to determine that the the concept will move ever so slightly more. Either fan will do a great job in your case, so choose the one that you like the looks of the most and you will be most satisfied. If you would like to consider even more powerful fans than the Viper or Concept, we have those as well and would gladly discuss them with you over the phone.

QUESTION:
I just received a fan without the wire diagram and I wired it with black to black, green to green and I don't know where to wire the blue for the light to

ANSWER:
Blue gets wired together with the black.

QUESTION:
We have 2 Harbor Breeze ceiling fans in our bedroom. The only way to turn them on is with the remote. When I flip the wall switch, the fans/lights do not come on. Is there a way to program it, so that the lights/fans work from both the switch and the remote?

Response: Please refer to questions about Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

QUESTION:
Does the light have a dimmer function or will I be stuck with on/off?

ANSWER:
It does in fact have a full range dimmer function.

QUESTION:
Can I get maple blades on the Emerson Pro Series Ceiling Fan Model CF712BS in Brushed Steel?

ANSWER:
Unfortunately you cannot. The Pro Series comes with blades, they are not sold separately. Select either the Premium, Apollo, or Designer series if you want to choose your blades. The Premium is the best because it has a much more powerful motor and a built-in uplight. The Apollo has the powerful motor, but no uplight...and the designer series has a less powerful motor without an uplight. The Pro series has an even smaller motor with no uplight. The prices reflect the different levels of performance.

QUESTION:
Does "Wet" mean that it can withstand direct rain, or must the fan be installed with some sort of protection above the motor? I'm looking for a fan that can be installed beneath a slatted courtyard top/cover. Thanks, Weldon

ANSWER:
Wet means it can be exposed directly to rain and snow. Damp means it must be covered. So in this case, you can install the fan where the roof is slatted. However, I suspect you will need to at least cover the area where the fan motor is attached to the roof...likely with a flat piece of wood just so that it can be installed.

QUESTION:
i want a 42" flushmount ceiling fan in an anitque bronze-type finish. i would like to get blades in black. the ceiling is 7' and i would like the most flushmount fan i can get. can you help us?

ANSWER:
You are looking for something that really does not exist. Unfortunately, there are very few hugger fans that come in any type of designer styles, muchless those that can be customized. Those that can, do not come with black blades and a bronze motor. The best I can suggest is the Minka Aire concept II fan in Bronze with Bronze blades. Anything else would be too much consideration to form with no consideration for function. Here is a link to the Concept II fan. If this does not do it for you, please call us so we can exhaust the possiblities.

Bronze Hugger Fan

QUESTION:
If I want to mount this close to the ceiling, do I need the adapter? Are there any other fans of this style & blades not as pricey?

ANSWER:
Yes, you would need to purchase a low ceiling adapter. As far as other fans with this style that are less pricey, this is not really an expensive fan as far as good quality fans are concerned, but we have many fans like this that are more expensive and less expensive...it is a very common style. I would suggest that you give us a call so we can help you determine which one fits your needs best...and in your budget.

QUESTION:
how do i calculate the minimum size downrod that will clear 5/12 pitch roof?

ANSWER:
This will depend on the fan you purchase since they all hang a different height from the ceiling. However, 5/12 means that for every 12 inches you travel horizontally, your ceiling rises 5 inches. Considering that most standard fans hang with the blades about 15 inches from the ceiling, the horizontal distance 15 inches down from the ceiling over to the nearest point where the blades would touch would be 30 inches...which means you could install a fan nearly 60 inches diameter fan without using any additional downrod. Bottom line is, you must first know the standard distance the blades are from the ceiling, then consider the diameter of the fan. In most cases, you will not need to buy any additional downrod. If you have some specific fans in mind, email me a list and I will gladly figure it out for you. Otherwise, just give us a call...or look for fans that hang at least 14 to 15 inches from the ceiling with a blade span of 54" or less.

QUESTION:
we have a vaulted ceiling that is 43deg's not 45deg's where can we located a mounting bracket or attachment for this applacation? the one i got at the hardware store was only good for 45 deg's

ANSWER:
I would not suggest that you attempt to use a generic piece of mounting hardware to try and install a fan on your ceiling. It is likely that it will not work with just any ceiling fan. The better brands that you see on our website have designed their own mounting hardware that in some cases allows you to install their fans up to 45 degrees and anywhere in between. Please give us a call so we can help you determine which fans have this option.

QUESTION:
what is the air flow rating? I believe I saw 1 star, which does not seem to great.

ANSWER:
Actually, some of the products on our site do not acutally have a documented airflow rating and may in fact show as only 1 star. The airflow rating takes into consideration the blade pitch, motor size (power), RPMs and type of blades that are on the fan. This fan should have been rated 4 out of 5 based on the components it uses.

QUESTION:
I have a hunter original oil bath type 52" fan purchased in 1985. I moved it from one house to another. Now, it gets very hot in the motor assembly and the entire cast iron housing gets hot. It has plenty of oil. I am not running it for fear of fire. Do you have any idea why it is running hot?

ANSWER:
Usually this is a problem with oil. How did you check the oil level?

QUESTION:
We're looking for a fan for a large great room with 12 foot ceilings. What size would you recommend?

ANSWER:
What are the dimensions of the room? Do you plan to install just one fan? Do you want the fan to move air throughout the room, or do you simply want it to look grand enough visually. In most cases, larger rooms with higher ceilings require 2 fans for proper circulation. So, these things need to be considered before I can give you a recommendation. I will say that two 52 to 54 inch diameter fans will give you far better cooling performance than one 60 inch or larger fan. Give me more details, or simply give us a call so we can get right to the point.