Al Berca Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 My three speed ceiling fan has become a one speed ceiling fan on low. Off on every other setting. Any suggestions on who can make my ceiling fan whole again? I am not a handyman to attempt fix myself. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Is the speed control a pull chain type, or a wireless remote? Either way, a decent electrician should be able to get the right part and change it for you. Send a PM if you'd like a reco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Heck, I'd like a good reco too: been through so many "electricians" it feels like I have a turnstile on me. The last one was pretty good, but gringo-priced me to death. NObody's worth 700 pesos/hour, no matter what the experience, for this kind of electrical work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'd LOVE to know a good fan guy. Had a great one in PV but it's a bit far for a house call...there we had the fans (10) serviced every year. They got a lot more use than here and it was worth the 1,000 pesos for all 10. Most problems with fans (hum or loss of a speed level) can be fixed by changing the capacitor and capacitor's only cost about 50 pesos each...and I sure wouldn't be paying anyone 700 pesos an hour when I can buy a brand new fan for around 1200 pesos. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Go Solar, please favor the three of us who are looking for an electrician that can handle this with the name of your recommendation. Mine got it from zero to low, but could not do medium and high. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I checked for you all - he prefers not to have his info posted, just too busy, here is what he can mention, to be of help: For a corded type speed control fan (pull chain), it is better just to replace it, generally not worth the time to repair. For a remote control (wireless) type fan, the problem is generally the receiver unit inside the ceiling fixture. There are replacement receivers (they come with a new matching hand remote included) available in most ferreterias for about 600 pesos, only about 10 minutes to change it using a decent electrician. Make sure they match up with wires correctly before disconnecting the original one...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conejorapido Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Contact Raphael Granados Cell: 333 486-4706 He is with Quick Blinds and he as repaired/serviced a number of fans for us. Does a good job, reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Rafi. My buddy. Why did I not think of him? Thank you. Getting old sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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