Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - ceiling lights/fans don't work

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mernie
01-26-05, 12:34 PM
the ceiling fan/lights in my kitchen and living room don't work anymore...had an ice storm recently, went to fuse box and flipped all switches...have an older house...everything works but these things...what could be the problem? thanks...

speck91854
03-10-05, 05:02 AM
the ceiling fan/lights in my kitchen and living room don't work anymore...had an ice storm recently, went to fuse box and flipped all switches...have an older house...everything works but these things...what could be the problem? thanks...
I was wondering if you got any information on your ceiling fan? Mine stopped working completely, lights too, thanks. Janet
Kobuchi
03-11-05, 09:11 PM
Sometimes the fan can wobble electrical connections loose. Break the circuit and lower the unit with a helper. Check each wire nut, especially the ones containing both stranded and solid wire. If wires aren't also twisted together (nut aside), do so with pliers.

Also, sometimes a circuit breaker looks flipped on but it isn't quite.