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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox
The ceiling fan in our lanai has stopped working - the motor still makes its usual noises as I sequence through the speed settings, but the blades remain motionless. It is 20 years old so I suspect a new fan is in order.
The fan has a 3' pipe joining it to the high ceiling. My ladder isn't tall enough to reach the top but I can get to the top of the fan unit where it joins the pipe. Is this likely to be something that unscrews so I can leave the pipe in place and just mount a new fan unit on the bottom?
Is there a particular "fan man" that you recommend if I decide to have it replaced professionally?
Thank you
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You will need an electrician. The wires that connect the fan are in the box in the ceiling. The whole thing needs to come down to replace.