Q: I have a ceiling fan light kit with a pull-chain that turns the light on or off. The problem is that the pull-chain is frozen and won’t pull to turn the lights on or off. How can I go abou ...

Clean your ceiling fans about once a month to limit dust buildup. "The blowing of air one way draws air, dust, and other ...

Pull chains are one of the most frequently replaced ceiling fan parts and accessories, because chains don’t last forever. Fortunately, they’re also one of the easiest parts to fix.

Dear Heloise: I've read a few hints in our paper about knowing the difference between the pull chains on ceiling fans. I have ceiling fans in my house, and remembering which chain turns on the fan ...

The other adjustment is that fan speed is controlled from the switch or smart home control, but not the pull string on the ceiling fan. For the speed control to work, ...

Ceiling fan direction in the winter should be clockwise, and the fan should run at the lowest speed. This pulls cool air up toward the ceiling, which in turn displaces the warm air that rises and ...

Ceiling fans are usually wired into a wall switch that turns the fan and light on and off. But with most fans, you have to use a pull chain to adjust the speed (and another to turn the light on ...

Don't neglect the pull chain and motor when cleaning your ceiling fan. Wipe the pull chain and motor clean with a dry cloth. Optional: spray small amounts of compressed air to remove interior dust ...