Ceiling Fan Parts
Buying The Right Ceiling Fan Parts
If we never had to buy ceiling fan parts we'd all love it. The ideal ceiling fan would operate, trouble and maintenance free, eternally.
However, almost every fan will eventually break down, develop a wobble or a hum, or start to suffer from some other problem.
You could even lose parts if you move your fan. Here's some information about where and how to find ceiling fan parts when you need them.
The first step is to make contact with the fan's manufacturer. Your fan could be under a warranty you don't know about, and qualify to have parts replaced or repaired for free.
In addition, even fans that aren't under warranty might need to have parts sent straight from the manufacturer.
Unlike many types of appliance, fans aren't standardized. That means that each fan can use proprietary parts instead of generic replacement parts.
Fortunately, most manufacturers will be glad to offer you the right parts through customer support. There are several different major categories of ceiling fan parts.
Main Ceiling Fan Parts
Blades
The part of our fan we notice most is the blades. Depending on the kind of fan you have, they can be proprietary, but most imported fans use generic replacements.
You can buy ceiling fan blades at home centers, hardware stores, and lighting and fan showrooms.
If you have a hard to fit model, contacting the manufacturer is always a good idea. Fortunately, blades are among the easiest ceiling fan parts to replace. You can even buy a full set of blades, meant for a new fan, if you need to replace them all.
Blade Arms
Also available in generic replacement set from home centers, these will fit most fans. However, older models or high end models will probably have their own style, and won't take generic blade arms. These may be a little harder to replace then the blades themselves.
Motors
Thankfully, most fans never need a motor replacement. In many fans, it's actually cheaper and easier to get an entirely new ceiling fan than to get a new motor.
However, there are a lot of things that can go wrong with your fan motor that won't require a full replacement. Capacitors, bearings, and other parts may go bad and require replacement.
Capacitors
As mentioned above, these small parts sometimes need replaced, especially on older fans. They're easy to replace, as long as you're careful to get the right rating for your fan.
Replacement capacitors can be purchased almost anywhere that offers ceiling fan parts, and are simple to install.
Electronics
Unfortunately, if your fan uses any electronics, they must be obtained from the manufacturer when they fail. They can also be tricky to install, so you might want to call a professional.
Pullchain Switches
These, on the other hand, are easy to fix and break frequently! Tug a little too hard on the pullchain, and you'll find yourself with the chain in your hand. You can easily get a replacement at the hardware store or at a home center.
Be sure to buy the model that's appropriate for your fan. By following a few simple instructions in a pullchain switch replacement tutorial, you'll have a working fan again. Sadly, once the chain has been pulled out of the switch, you must replace the entire switch. The chain cannot be re-inserted.
Reverse Switch
A common electrical switch, which rarely fails, these are also fairly easy to replace. Your fan reverse switch will be wither SPDT or DPDT rates, work at 120vAC, and be two amps or more. To find out which rating you have, look at the switch connectors. SPDT switches will have a single row of three connectors.
DPDT switches will have two rows of three connectors. Armed with the knowledge of which switch you need, you can find replacement at any location which sells electronic parts, including fan sellers and hardware stores.
Remote Controls
If you lose your remote control, you'll have two options. You can contact your fan's manufacturer for a replacement that goes with that model, or you can try a universal replacement remote.
Screws and Bolts
These may fall out or become lost, especially if you need to move or store your fan. Fortunately, you can match almost any screw, bolt, or other fastener with a simple trip to the hardware store.
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