Fun fact... that big white clip above all those wires disconnects the entire unit. I found this out after replacing the light switch. Now I'm working on the fan switch. Thanks for the video, bud. This was helpful.
@WalterBooth-sl9sk Жыл бұрын
Looks great, and with a brighter bulb installed that’s all the light you need. kzbin.infoUgkxWF88GpljEn-0o34vtLFazEQ5h5Q33SjU As far as ease of installation- this was my first ceiling fan and it took about 3 hours because I had no idea what I was doing and also it’s helpful to have a second set of hands and a magnetic drill bit. Works great.
@honeylea883 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for showing how to replace without the attached wires! No one seems to have a video showing that and I've been desperate! This video makes all the difference!
@mr2xfour2 жыл бұрын
Bravo! This is just what the doctor ordered. Matter of fact, it looks like we have the exact same Hampton Bay ceiling fan. I followed your steps and now have a working ceiling fan with a new switch installed. Thank You so much for sharing your knowledge!!
@RenaissancePeopleNYC5 жыл бұрын
You're the only one with sense enough to show how the wires get inserted thanks!
@shookc12344 жыл бұрын
no he did not lol
@skinnyman14342 жыл бұрын
My situation was same as Honey Lea's, was feeling real tenderfooty about putting wires in any ole kind of way. Your video is a game changer THANKS.
@dolly03153 жыл бұрын
WOW thank you so much! I have a beautiful ceiling fan that I didn’t want to replace. The lights work but the fan portion stopped working a year ago. I was at Home Depot yesterday looking at ceiling fans when the gentleman working there asked if I needed help. I shared why I was looking at ceiling fans and he suggested that maybe it’s just the fan switch that needs replaced and recommended I Google or You Tube how to replace it. This was so helpful! 🙏 It will be a lot cheaper to try this first. This is the first video I watched. Super helpful! Thank you again
@jamese35354 ай бұрын
I think that you did a great job, even while still having it clipped to the fan!!😊
@HarleyTom533 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your help and including the switch numbers 1,2,3,L,,, and the colors of wires where they go,, now I will not be guessing the wire colors,, thanks again!!!! Harley Tom
@Jimbo234GW5 жыл бұрын
LOL. This is why I use KZbin! I bought the same replacement switch. I "thought" that the connections had tiny screws in the plate and couldn't get them to turn. And, when I tried to push the wires in, I didn't realize it needed to be pushed in with a little effort. I am so used to screw connections. After watching this video, I felt like an idiot and was able to secure the wires in 2 seconds. The wires all matched except the grey. I had 2 greys. Tried each one separately with no joy. Finally realized the 2 greys at the fan connect to the one grey on the switch, worked fine after that. Good job, good video. Thank you.
@garybennett52073 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for posting this video. I knew how to change the fan switch, but when I took it apart, the switch had fell to pieces and I had no idea which wire went to which number/letter. Within 10 seconds you told me everything I needed to know, and I’m so grateful. Thank you very much. Love youtube!
@ortiztuc1 Жыл бұрын
Definitely better than the instruction manual on how to do it
@ochaaa12 жыл бұрын
*This fan is everything I wanted in a desk fan and more. It looks great for **Fastly.Cool** my room , it puts out a wonderful amount of air. Is very easy to use.I just keep it plugged in.*
@alexandrabudish93045 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm a woman and did it myself ! Very informative thank you!
@smitharbie3 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I've seen. Nice job!
@carsongaytan16414 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my fan pull chain ripped out on me and my room was a hot mess. Thanks for helping this 16 y/o fix a ceiling fan
@iamric234 жыл бұрын
Very good information, however there is one thing that I never saw after watching several of these types of videos. I bought a 3 speed double capacitor fan switch at home depot. It went in real easy, and then when I turned on the fan it worked. However, the fan would not turn off, so I figured that it was faulty. Well when I got back to the store and was about to select the same switch, I notice that there was another switch of the same size but I noticed that it said single capacitor. I asked the guy who was in that department and he said more than likely, this would be the switch for your fan. Well he was right, and now it works like new. So be sure to know which capacitor your fan is set up for.
@dvstiger4 жыл бұрын
In mine the chain broke off in the switch. I replaced it and now the fan only has Hi and Med. I will NOT shut off. I then replaced the capacitor. Sill the same thing. I'm at wits end. Any advice please....
@Android_Warrior4 жыл бұрын
Do you have the part numbers of the switches?, Thanks.
@iamric234 жыл бұрын
@@Android_Warrior No, all I can tell you is that it was a single capacitor.
@Android_Warrior4 жыл бұрын
@@iamric23 : my switch box doesn't tell.
@iamric234 жыл бұрын
@@Android_Warrior maybe you can find the manufacturers number of the fan or anything else that would help identify the style/type of fan you have. Call the company that made it,they should be able to tell, I would think.
@RenaissancePeopleNYC5 жыл бұрын
I usually see the switches with the pig-tail wires that are connected with a wire nut. Yet I asked an electrician friend and he said this is typical for fans! I never saw this type of cheap switch before but it is EXACTLY what was in my Hunter fan - the pull chain broke off so I had to replace it.
@DougCeleste2 ай бұрын
Nice video but I would have turned the power off before doing any work on this chain switch just to be safe. For me, I have a problem with my job since I lost the paper that had my notes of which colored wire went to which number. I know the black one goes to "L" but not sure about the other three and will have to figure that out somehow.
@jamesmako81252 жыл бұрын
Take a picture of faulty switch to match colors wit numbers on new switch. I also have medium and high speed with new switch. Absolutely couldn't insert yellow wire, no matter stripping and twisting so I cut it off at connecting black box. Now I don't have lights. Separate issue, I'm sure.
@GuerillaWelder3 жыл бұрын
Finally thank you. Everyone else had to give a life story and didn't even show the technical parts. You rock
@davidwolf77883 жыл бұрын
Bought the same switch replacement, wired it the same. Only have two speeds, high and low no medium speed.
@MrCeilingFanMan19993 жыл бұрын
Tell me about this struggle.
@thazsar2 жыл бұрын
Me too... This is the 2nd switch I've replaced on this fan and was hoping the first switch was just faulty. I'm still having the same issue after my newest install. Only High or Low, no Medium
@lexcox35873 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m about to do mine, great video!
@titchglover26014 жыл бұрын
thanks good vid! I have the new switch but the old wires are to flimsy to insert in to it.
@decanterus85614 жыл бұрын
Exactly what the doctor ordered. Tks
@DanielCampbell0073 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I would have wired my fan switch in the wrong way if it weren't for you.
@abdullahalmamun-cb6st3 жыл бұрын
God bless you sharing your knowledge
@juliusmonroe71194 жыл бұрын
It be better if you showed us putting the wires in. Cause that's the problem I'm having. How to get the wires in. I know where they go. Just can't get them in.
@keysersoze7163 жыл бұрын
I'm having the same problem.
@keysersoze7163 жыл бұрын
I figured out how. Do you have a tiny, and I mean tiny screwdriver, insert that to open it then the wires go in easy
@garrison82155 жыл бұрын
Great video man, thanks a million.
@ivancalero75492 жыл бұрын
Using paper clip helps make room for wire to go in
@garyg51324 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thomas, appreciate the video!
@rongamblin21074 жыл бұрын
Well done indeed. This is a great video sir. Most appreciated. God Bless You and Yours, Merry Christmas 2019 and a very Happy New Year !
@stanleygill26394 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot now my fan is working again👍👍👍👍👍👍
@jazzersten4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for the video! Very well done.
@42luke934 жыл бұрын
I could change my grandpa’s myself, this looks easy.
@kentj15 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I followed your steps and it works now!
@joejoe26674 ай бұрын
Thank u for video
@pohakuloasole37323 жыл бұрын
Great detailed video thanks🤟
@BobbieTheTechGuy5 жыл бұрын
That's a Hampton Bay Carriage House II ceiling fan, LOVE it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@BobbieTheTechGuy Жыл бұрын
And that pull cord problem is why it's actually a good idea to stop buying cheap pull cords for ceiling fans, and instad add smart remote control access to ceiling fans, so that you can control your ceiling fan's speeds and lights with just your iPhone or Android device, and your voice to Google Home assistant, Alexa Home, etc.
@EGGSellentmemorycare3 жыл бұрын
I just wish you showed yourself inserting the/a wire into the switch.
@williejohnson82354 жыл бұрын
you the man thxs good job
@fujinwinds25145 жыл бұрын
This helped a lot! I appreciate ya!
@rafaelelias45095 жыл бұрын
Replaced just like you did sir thanks helped. 👍
@8858184993 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@victorlaurel46814 жыл бұрын
Good job thank you for the help
@Android_Warrior4 жыл бұрын
Same switch like yours, same colors like yours, make sure all wires were secured to switch and ended up buying a new fan...........
@vitooo90884 жыл бұрын
Android Man LOL
@MrGoldensam4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding...great..thanks !!..bless you..
@adamdagosto5703 жыл бұрын
Hi. Any chance you have ideas on my problem....Before I changed my switch, the fan would stay on HIGH, so 1, 2 and 3 were all high speed, then the last click was off. Then, after changing the switch, it change to HIGH, MEDIUM, OFF, OFF. What the heck!! So, I changed out the capacitor also and ended up with HIGH, HIGH, OFF, OFF. Could it be that the orange, purple, yellow and black are in the wrong locations? This was a second hand fan. I have not idea what its history is, but its a super cool fan and worth the effort!!
@mohamadalamri79415 жыл бұрын
The important part you didn’t do it? How to insert the wires inside pull chains?
@adamedwards24355 жыл бұрын
One of the most important steps and this guy never shows it. What a waste of time watching this.
@MrBaskins20104 жыл бұрын
He was the cameraman and the person doing the repair. count how many hands you have lol
@jenniferjennette4 жыл бұрын
Got it! Thank you!!
@piscesdiva502 жыл бұрын
Please come over and fix mine.
@cmixxi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bro
@hfontanez983 жыл бұрын
You skipped the most important part. At least you could have explained the insertion of the wires better. That's the part pretty much everyone struggles with. It seems almost impossible to do unless you tin the tip of the wires.
@andresalonzo93294 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@sethharris32755 жыл бұрын
I am having so much trouble 'stabbing' the wire into the switch. Any tips?
@ThomasFelder5 жыл бұрын
Hello Seth, ensure to strip off about 1/4" insulation and go in at an angle about 30 degrees. I tried to emphasize this on the video. Going in straight will bend and cause frustration. Hope this helps.
@sethharris32755 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I luckily and finally got them in going straight through. But I will def take your advice for next time.
@elbauer80835 жыл бұрын
How did you open the old switch?
@jeffmclennan17004 жыл бұрын
I broke mine open. The switch didn't work anyway.
@ernestoalcaraz56112 жыл бұрын
Where does the hot wire goes to???
@berkley3744 жыл бұрын
But your green clip was already off, we should have watched you remove it, so we dont break it trying to get off.
@MrGalaxy12342 жыл бұрын
more video same than this,but easier
@vitoscatigno42075 жыл бұрын
Not one of these videos tells you about a single capacitor or a double capacitor 3-speed ceiling fan switch!
@aracelirivasrodriguez6125 Жыл бұрын
Hola dónde se puede comprar esa refaccion interrupting de velocidades porque mi ventilador no funciona
@juangabrielvalenzuela4169Күн бұрын
En el home depot
@dominiquemace17724 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@2138red4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!
@MillyGglorytoGod3 жыл бұрын
We are having trouble pushing the wires in the hole. We stripped the end off first. Any suggestions ?
@do7hemath9373 жыл бұрын
Try pushing a paper clip in the holes & wiggle it around, maybe make the hole larger, then try pushing the wires in. U should be able to do it by hand but use small needle nose pliers if you need to.
@CeilingFanVideosOnYT5 жыл бұрын
That is a Hampton Bay Carriage House II. I can see that medium speed is slower than what it was supposed to be, you must have used the wrong chain switch that goes L-1, L-2, L-3. The right one goes L-1, L-2-3, and L-3. The original chain switch is ZING EAR ZE-208S6.
@dvstiger4 жыл бұрын
What do you mean L1, L2, and L3? The switch is marked 1, 2, 3, and L.
@thazsar2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, I think that's my problem! I've gotten the wrong switch and the one you referenced looks like the same switch that was removed. Gonna try that instead! Thanx so much!!!
@CeilingFanVideosOnYT2 жыл бұрын
@@dvstiger L-1 means L connects to 1. L-2-3 means L connects to 2 and 3.
@nunukatoney85094 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you
@MarkAJones-uf3et4 жыл бұрын
Perfect!
@sixfootkid69804 жыл бұрын
Took me for ever to color match cus you said Orange and its red, and i have a red so was confused
@brian197113 жыл бұрын
LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOO BAAAAYBEEEE 💯💯💯✊✊🏼
@keysersoze7163 жыл бұрын
I can't advance my wires into that same replacement part. They bend. I took it back
@geecee97703 жыл бұрын
Its slanted ....doesnt go straight in...it basically slides in sideways (where there is not plastic, go the direction where you see the gold contacts)
@dustinketelhut60465 жыл бұрын
cool intro
@Lord_of_the_poor4 жыл бұрын
You can unplug that whole piece. Easier to. work on.
@matthewboyle25373 жыл бұрын
How?
@fastfoodvwFL3 жыл бұрын
Matthew Boyle, that big white couple disconnects so you don't have to stand on the step stool and do all that.
@KDeesGamez5 жыл бұрын
I am sorry but did you strip the wires before you inserted them or did you just push them in
@heribertoarias82425 жыл бұрын
Did u figured it out
@ThomasFelder5 жыл бұрын
Hello, I stripped off a little. Sorry for the late reply. Hopefully you completed the task.
@asee8183 жыл бұрын
You can't juat switch the chain part the gold part?
@ntsnts89723 жыл бұрын
nope. not if it snapped off
@Droga55555 жыл бұрын
MojaveGuy 1 second ago I have a purple wire 2 blacks and a grey??? Help.
@762ReBeL2675 жыл бұрын
What about the one for the fan with only two wires?
@adamedwards24355 жыл бұрын
Why are you asking this guy for? His instruction stinks!
@closcastillojr765 жыл бұрын
I have a brown no yellow
@neopositivity3 жыл бұрын
No one shows how to disconnect these without breaking it smh
@marknphyll4 жыл бұрын
Don't replace it... spray WD-40 up into the switch
@rtorres-navarro82424 жыл бұрын
I think this is for when it breaks off inside the mechanism. Not for when it's stuck.