Fan humming rotary control
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04-22-17, 06:20 AM
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Fan humming rotary control
Got a ceiling fan with downrod that has a control especially for fans. On full speed it's fine, however as you turn it slower, it produces a loud buzzing, which changes depending on the speed. It's not a dimmer switch but wondering if i need a different type.
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#2
04-22-17, 06:41 AM
Fans aren't made to be controlled by rotary rheostat type controllers. Is the switch fan rated? Can you post a picture of the switch? What speed did you initially set your fan to. It should be set to High.
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04-22-17, 06:48 AM
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I'll get up on the ladders later. It's like this
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.r...000158026.html
The switch is fan rated.
Maybe i need a 3 speed one.
Fan is set to high but it has a pull switch on it as well. It's just too high to reach.
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.r...000158026.html
The switch is fan rated.
Maybe i need a 3 speed one.
Fan is set to high but it has a pull switch on it as well. It's just too high to reach.
Last edited by qwertyjjj; 04-22-17 at 07:07 AM.
#4
04-22-17, 07:52 AM
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Some fans hum no matter what type of control you use. They are just poor quality fans. A 3 speed might be worth a try.
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