How to fix Ceiling fan lights when they all blow out

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5 жыл бұрын

If you are in a situation with your ceiling fan where the fan lights don't work but the fan works you may be in a situation where the limiter has blown.
If you try to turn on the lights and you here them all crack and pop you are probably facing this situation.
Of course check with new light bulbs first that all the light bulbs didn't go out at once, which of course is highly unlikely.
Then determine if you are facing this situation with the limiter.
This is a big issue with Hunter fans so this is a fairly common fix.
So if the Fan turns but none of the lights work, this may be the way to fix it.
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@humpworm 3 ай бұрын

Best straight to the point video that I've viewed. 👍🏼

@ruthheckmann3627 3 жыл бұрын

I showed my husband this video, and he didn't believe the fix was that simple. So he first tested the light pull-cord switch and then the 3 light sockets themselves (requiring 2 hours of disassembly, inspection, and finally the use of a voltmeter-tester, which showed him these were NOT faulty!). Once he'd gone through all that brain damage, he watched this video, and within 10 minutes had 3 light bulbs ON! We have a different model of ceiling fan than Johnny's, so lightly different wiring, and the numbers on the little "regulator" weren't the same as the 1 in the video, but once it was taken out, the light sockets worked again! We are subscribers! BTW, the LED lights we put in the fixture are so low-wattage, about 25 watts total, that there is NO way that we could exceed the 180 watt rating for this fixture.

@PropertyPotential 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great! I’m glad it worked out for you and your husband!

@Mark_Woods Жыл бұрын

Life saver! I went so long because I didn't want to mess with these, but found your channel today and this was such a simple fix. Kicking myself for not finding this sooner. Awesome video, great instructions, so easy to follow. Thank you!

@PropertyPotential Жыл бұрын

I’m happy it was helpful! Thanks for the nice comment!

@abdelhakmarouane488 4 жыл бұрын

If you removed that regulator do not put in bulbs that will add up to over 190 watts together.

@maclac48 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip! 👍🏿

@gamasb8222 4 жыл бұрын

I watched you less than ten minutes and fixed my fan just as you showed. You the best! I am going to subscribe your channel. Thanks

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could be helpful. Thanks for watching and your nice comment!

@joshuacalebsmith 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Johnny! I fixed the light in my daughter's room with your advice. I also had my 8 year old son help with the project. So you are teaching the next generation as well. You got a new subscriber. ✌🏼

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could be helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting! Huge thanks for subscribing!

@josephcarreoniii6434 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You're a great instructor. You made it simple and easy to understand.

@christopherhoward1310 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and easy fix. Exactly what I needed. Much appreciated!

@PropertyPotential 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad I could be of help.

@liduoyang3523 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Johnny a lot. Your video is the most clear ones that explained how to fix the problem. I am not handly at all but only took me 10 mins to fix the problem. Many thanks again.

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Liduo Yang I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@Mahomesprodz_15 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you! We had this happen to 3 fans and now they are fixed. Great video!!

@69z10 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Johnny! Your instructions were exactly correct. 10 minute fix.

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

69Z10 Glad I could help! Thanks for commenting!

@peterdraggin2155 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I just did this in less than 10 minutes and it worked. Your video is awesome and instructions are easy to follow!

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Peter Draggin I’m glad I could be helpful. Thanks for watching!

@fxredlyte Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! It literally took me 5 minutes to fix our issue after I spent almost an hour yesterday unsuccessfully trying to diagnose the source of the failure by testing wires and turning off circuits.

@ross072566 5 жыл бұрын

Worked for me! Thank you soooo much for putting this on here. Thanks once again, you’re tops!

@PropertyPotential 5 жыл бұрын

ross072566 I’m glad I could be helpful. Thanks for watching!

@cas442 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration. Thank you.

@justensheats5418 Жыл бұрын

Just happened to mine, your the first video to come across will test this in the morning. Thank you for all your advise!

@darrenking9357 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Worked like a charm! I probably will look into getting a new limiter/regulator but this kept me from having my bedroom dark at night for the time being! Subscribed sir!

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

THat's great new Darren! thanks for watching and commenting!

@clift8946 4 жыл бұрын

Good video - thanks. I had the same problem with none of the lights working even though the fan worked fine. My fan was an older Hampton Bay model and did not have a current limiter like Johnny's did. It turned out that the problem with my fan was that the pull-switch for the lights had failed. Home Depot sells a couple different generic replacement models for about $5.00.

@raismommy 4 жыл бұрын

I'm doing this in the morning. This is a life saver!!! I have two ceiling fans that are doing this and they've been messed up for years. Thanks so much.

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could be helpful. Thanks for watching.

@roughryder5 2 жыл бұрын

Did you end up fixing them?

@chrisowens7873 5 жыл бұрын

Seriously, thanks so much for this video. My wife found your video and I was able to fix the fan in our kids room. We really didnt have the extra money to buy a new one.

@PropertyPotential 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm glad I could be helpful!

@kathyspahr2148 8 ай бұрын

Thank You Johnny!! we were going to buy a whole new light kit and then we found you and husband followed your instructions and it was a fast and easy fix!! we appreciate your video alot! Thank you!!!

@alexisc447 3 жыл бұрын

Such an easy fix! Thanks so much for the video!

@greggvarnadore6012 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found this video. Replaced the light switch on 2 of my hunter fans today and one of them had a broken bulb that caused all the lights to go out and I changed the bulb and it didn't fix the issue, pulled the regulator and now it works. Thanks for the video.

@PropertyPotential 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the nice comment!

@nathimngadi764 3 жыл бұрын

From south africa great video thank you so much💜💙🧡💚💙

@alexanderray8183 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! It’s exactly what I needed to fix my fan! :)

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Alexander Ray I’m glad it worked out! Thanks for commenting!

@russellanderson9138 5 жыл бұрын

I have exactly the same model fan and had exactly the same problem. Your video solved my problem perfectly and quickly and saved me a ton of money. Thanks very much!

@PropertyPotential 5 жыл бұрын

Russell Anderson I’m glad I could be helpful. Thanks for watching!

@elvinzapata9012 4 жыл бұрын

Best instructions. My lights work now. Thank you Sir.

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Elvin Zapata thanks for watching and commenting! Glad I could help!

@MrBdaddy14 4 жыл бұрын

No lie, I didn’t have my lights on my ceiling fan for over a year. I finally saw your video and it worked!! Thank you thumps up

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for your comment!

@richhenn2733 4 жыл бұрын

@@PropertyPotential what if the light bulbs blew don't you need new bulbs if they pop

@akeel912 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was a super easy and quick fix!

@robertm4236 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect fix. FREE! Was all set to have to install new light kit (though hunter fans said i had to buy whole new fan since my fan was no longer in prduction). As i was looking on Amazon for a replacement light kit, i read someone else had the same problem with their hunter fan lights that turned out to be the wattage limiter. Came here to get picture of the offending part. Thanks for the video. 5 minutes and done.

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could be helpful Robert! I'm glad it worked out for you. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@lissettelizama7242 3 жыл бұрын

Just fixes the fan in my room that blew out the bulbs around a year ago. Also a Hunter. Thank you!

@lilliahendricks5904 2 жыл бұрын

Still very relevant, thank you Johnny!

@brucefallaw6496 Жыл бұрын

Great little repair tip!

@maclac48 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help, & thanks for sharing. 👍🏿

@SpicyStilettos 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a clear video. I was able to follow it easily and now have light! 💡 I’m SO excited 😆 I’ll probably replace the part but at least I know it was the problem. I love KZfaq

@PropertyPotential 5 жыл бұрын

SpicyStilettos I’m glad I could be helpful! Thanks for watching!

@rilgin 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir…great vid, easy fix…much appreciated!

@davallwright1982 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Exact same problem with a Hunter brand fan light unit. Bypassed the voltage limiter and--voila--let there be light!

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet! I'm glad it worked out for you! Thanks so much for watching and commenting David.

@benboomer5632 Жыл бұрын

Worked perfectly, thank you sir!

@goblazers78749 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This probably saved me hours of frustration.

@anthonygrant7313 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Johhny ...did it in about 20 min...

@DegreeOMG 3 ай бұрын

Great video! So glad I found this

@danielsumner872 4 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

@PropertyPotential 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@Sam-qr9wu 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks amigo, great video!!!!!

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@christianliriano47 3 жыл бұрын

Great video lights work great bow thanks for the tip!

@torquedrive23 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, great video. Your video was right on point!!!!!!

@ds8393 2 ай бұрын

Omg I can’t believe this worked for me! Thank you so much

@thefleaflop 3 жыл бұрын

many thanks! great job.... your project was not only my problem, it was the exact same fan... pulled my lite fixture and worked fine w switch... but voltage to fixture from fan was only @ 3 volts... I was thinking it was the larger black box keeping the voltage from reaching the fixture wires... what is the purpose of the black box?

@MrRickyw01 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent descriptors in critical areas.

@mattmartin3886 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks random KZfaq guy! Just helped me fix mine.

@PropertyPotential 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could Help! Thanks for watching.

@kvkiyer1977 24 күн бұрын

Awesome video. This is what I was looking for ❤

@maydarivera7665 3 жыл бұрын

Great! I will try this on mine. Do they sell the limiter/regulator to replace it instead of by passing it?

@robertpawloski8611 4 жыл бұрын

You made my day! 😎

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Robert Pawloski Glad I could help out! Thanks for your positive comment!

@gmx5051 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Hunter fans are very expensive.

@chrismeier513 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It worked thanks man

@salazteca1 8 ай бұрын

Thaks much for sharing this

@bigcleatus11 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks worked like a charm

@PropertyPotential 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm glad I could be helpful!

@Gabe-om1bd 2 жыл бұрын

worked great !!! i got super scared for a second that there was a bigger issue going on

@jamalbenthall151 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@MorganBurris Жыл бұрын

Thank you, fixed my problem!

@9t9degrees 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@sondradempsey3216 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I can't believe a 55+ chick could do this. You made me proud of myself for being able to fix something rather than having to call a repairman!

@PropertyPotential 3 жыл бұрын

You are soooo awesome!!! It’s comments like this that make me feel like I’m doing good for the world. Thanks so much for the nice comment and You Rock!

@lemoine5 3 жыл бұрын

@@PropertyPotential , I’m a 57 yr old woman and just did the exact same thing. Thank you!!! My daughter walked by with one of her male friends while I was putting it all back together and said to him, “I swear to God, she’s freaking MacGyver. She’s ALWAYS fixing something around here. Dad is basically useless.” 😂😂😂

@lexie-d7190 Жыл бұрын

55 yr old chick 🐣 here too🎉

@chrisschulz7857 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, had the same issue, removed the limiter and I'm back in business.

@jerryberkowitz8555 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, much better than any others I've seen. I have one question, My fan doesnt turn on, will this light problem affect the motor as well or is that another issue? Thanks

@julieb4107 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. however my wattage limiter was not this small white thing, it was a rather large thing a ma gig, but getting rid of it and reconnecting the light worked! Yay! Well connecting a new light kit, because it was already purchased

@tiptonst 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I have questions, though. What is the role of the limiter?Don’t you have to replace the limiter eventually? If the limiter is not a problem, what else could it be?

@timwitthoft4013 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks a million!!!!!!!🙌

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I was helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@catherinekahle3897 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@ShipticCanker 4 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm and dead easy! Was totally flummoxed when all three of my ceiling fan bulbs snapped out at once. Took it all apart and it looked and progressed exactly as pictured here. Thanks so much!

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Brian Bascle Glad it worked out for you! Thanks for your comment!

@boogercountyhog 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!😀😀👍👍

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

@wakaphwap 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We were ready to buy a new fan and this helped us a lot! Keep up the great work

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment!

@rolandgutierrez813 7 ай бұрын

Hi Johnny , i have a very similar Hunter fan as yours , mine did the very similar thing too , except after the lights blew out the fan quit working as well ? would there be maybe 2 limiters or regulators ? thanks

@lauraherrera2872 2 жыл бұрын

Does this work for hampton bay ceiling fans also?

@QBZ24 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I just did it now.

@albert2241 3 ай бұрын

I'm having the same issue is the limiter considered the resistor

@Stratman5150 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a Hunter fan that is less than 6 months old. The fan works but the lights don't. I contacted Hunter and they sent me a new light kit. Before I installed the new kit I looked at the original wiring and hoped to find the limiter but I don't appear to have one. Also, the new kit doesn't have one either. We installed the new kit and the lights still don't work. I checked the light switches too but no luck. Any ideas on what the issue might be?

@typisoha 3 жыл бұрын

Why not buy a new regulator? What are the cons or running your lights with out one?

@mikewillett4024 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.... have seen several video's on this issue.... and you're video is the best one.... quite clean and to the point....and the way you describe the procedure.... much better that splicing wires and the like..... Very good job........

@thanos9537 4 жыл бұрын

At first I thought he said jhonny the house fire lol

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

That's funny!

@AA-xh8ik 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Why not replace the regulator? Are those hard or impossible to find?

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

I was looking for a quick fix. The right way would be to get a new part i suppose.

@plsdonttryme 5 жыл бұрын

This worked for me, only took about 20 minutes, and saved me $80 for an electrician...thanks!

@PropertyPotential 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of service!

@user-sl6tj9hs4u 10 ай бұрын

I have a Hunter fan, too. Fan works. Lights don't. Replaced pull chain switch. Still no lights. Do not see limiter shown in your video on my fan. Any thoughts? Steve

@kencartwright8676 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@davidarmstrong1021 4 жыл бұрын

I watched and learned and kaboom...I have lights..thank you!

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Thats' wonderful! I'm glad you got it working. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@J4ckieD 2 жыл бұрын

Changed the direction of the fan for the winter today & just now had this problem.

@darriushutchison5628 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so freaking much

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@garygullikson6349 Жыл бұрын

The lights on ceiling fan with new remote and receiver went on for a minute then went out, or started flashing ,then went out. I plan to try bypassing the regulator. I noticed that regulators in various brands of fans vary a lot in appearance and size of device.

@jimk1060 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.... Let there be light, again!

@lisaferleyko2270 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying but after taking out the little black box there are only a red and white left. I don't know what to attach them to?

@joechaplin 4 жыл бұрын

Is removing the limiter safe? I mean is it safe to continue use without replacing the limiter? I’m not really familiar with what it’s purpose is.

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know. If you are hesitant, I would feel safe and buy a new fan.

@richhenn2733 4 жыл бұрын

What does the regulator do does it get related to bulb size or type

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rich. I'm not really sure what it does. The right way would be to replace it since it's there for a reason but I needed a quick fix.

@AA-xh8ik 4 жыл бұрын

I have a old fan (says on it Quorum E81964 HC-1131) which has same problem. -- fan works lights dont. Opened it today but couldnt find the wattage limiter.. The connector inside it is also hard to disconnect. Wish I could load a picture here.. Any feedback is appreciated.

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry. I am not familiar with that fan.

@cl5080 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Johnny! You saved me a trip to Lowe’s...

@PropertyPotential 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! thanks for watching and commenting!

@charliereed4642 2 жыл бұрын

I too just fixed the same light for my wife Peace at last Thanks Bro!!!!

@compsciredlabs 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Johnny. tried following your video. But I dont see a limiter and wires are colored differently. Any thoughts?

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry it didn't work out for you. A lot of fans are different.

@bobmarchetta6900 4 жыл бұрын

Does this work if you use a remote to turn on the light an fan?

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

I don't have a remote so I really can't say out of experience although I think it would.

@homeguestunton 8 ай бұрын

This started happening in 2006 when the ceiling fans started using the candelabra bulbs. Before 2006 ceiling fans used medium base bulbs I think. I do not why ceiling fans had to use candelabra bulbs tho.

@theo5030 4 жыл бұрын

It didn't work for me. Now when I flip the little black switch on the side, the fan spins in the other direction. And still no lights.

@PropertyPotential 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry Theo. i wish you had better luck.

@robertm4236 4 жыл бұрын

The little black switch is the fan direction switch NOT the light switch. Pull the light cord on the side or in bottom center of light assembly.

@theo5030 4 жыл бұрын

@@robertm4236 Thanks Robert. I did pull the light cord and still no lights.

@MegaGrooveMachine 5 жыл бұрын

Got the same model and the same problems.All three lights blew out at the same time and the fan still worked. So I followed the same procedures as you did except I left the limiter in and just unplugged the two wires from the limiter and plugged the blue into black and have my lights back. At 1st I thought maybe the light switch on the fan burned out,but glad i youtubed this instead.....easy fix but recommend turning the unit off when you are not home from the main light switch on the wall . As always its best to replace the limiter if you can find it.

@handymaninside 5 жыл бұрын

It looks like a proprietary way for the manufacturers to cause problems and increase sales of cieling fans... I’ve been seeing this often as a Handyman in Raleigh, NC. (It only dims the lights some)

@PropertyPotential 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s nice to get a professional’s opinion on this!