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[QUOTE=Arctic Fox;2235249]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 (which Mrs Fox assures me is the way to go!)?

Thank you[/QUOTE

My lanai fan failed. I opened the housing under the motor and inspected the components. The “multi” capacitor that enables the 3-speed feature had a bulge on one side. Purchased an exact replacement (by part number, under$10) from Amazon and wired it in. Did not have to take the fan down to make the repair. Fan still working normally after two years.

BTW … Repaired a failed 12-year-old microwave oven by replacing its shorted electrolytic capacitor and a blown internal fuse. An on-line troubleshooting guide explained how to test the oven’s diode, capacitor and magnetron. Both exact replacement parts (fuse and capacitor) purchased from Amazon for about $12.