[Dave5]

Went into both Lowes and Home Depot and employees in both stores told me I should buy the light kits on Amazon. One of them told me they were much cheaper there. I can’t figure out which kits are compatible. Did anyone order a light kit or get one from Lowes or Home Depot that worked?

[pikeselectric]

Originally Posted by Dave5

Went into both Lowes and Home Depot and employees in both stores told me I should buy the light kits on Amazon. One of them told me they were much cheaper there. I can’t figure out which kits are compatible. Did anyone order a light kit or get one from Lowes or Home Depot that worked?

Good morning Dave. The ceiling fans in The Villages are usually Kichler OR Progress. If you would like to call me at Pike's Electric, I can help you locate the proper kit to install. We do keep the Kichler LED light kits in stock here and offer installation of our light kits OR light kits you buy. Hope to speak soon! - Casandra 352-748-6251

[jimhoward]

All of our ceiling fans came from Home Depot or Lowe’s. They all work. You just wire them up, As far as I know there is no compatibility issue with any of them. They may be cheaper on line, that is possible.

What is the “compatibility” concern? Are you trying to make them work with some existing remotes?

[Dave5]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

All of our ceiling fans came from Home Depot or Lowe’s. They all work. You just wire them up, As far as I know there is no compatibility issue with any of them. They may be cheaper on line, that is possible.

What is the “compatibility” concern? Are you trying to make them work with some existing remotes?

I tried a light kit from Lowes and the base was smaller than the fan cover that I removed. I think I will just try a different one, I might have found the only one that doesn't fit. Thanks.

[Topspinmo]

When I installed mine I was informed nice people on this forum that some builders contractors didn’t wire the fan for light kit? Course my home was build 20 plus years ago and I installed kits 10 years a go. May not affect you? I was told on here had something to with blue wire not connected at ceiling if I remember correctly? Hopefully you won’t run into that problem.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Dave5

Went into both Lowes and Home Depot and employees in both stores told me I should buy the light kits on Amazon. One of them told me they were much cheaper there. I can’t figure out which kits are compatible. Did anyone order a light kit or get one from Lowes or Home Depot that worked?

They should adapt to bottom cover using jam nut or replace bottom cover? Probably All come from China anyway.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Dave5

Went into both Lowes and Home Depot and employees in both stores told me I should buy the light kits on Amazon. One of them told me they were much cheaper there. I can’t figure out which kits are compatible. Did anyone order a light kit or get one from Lowes or Home Depot that worked?

LOL. Those employees were being honest. Amazon sells almost everything that Lowes and Home Depot sells, with a better selection and a lower price. I almost never go to Lowes or Home Depot to buy anything.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

LOL. Those employees were being honest. Amazon sells almost everything that Lowes and Home Depot sells, with a better selection and a lower price. I almost never go to Lowes or Home Depot to buy anything.

For some reason bedroom fans came without light kits on our purchase from original owner. Went to lowes bought the light kits and had handyman install them

[retiredguy123]

Ceiling fan lights remind me of the ceiling lights they installed in every room in houses built in the 1950's. The light is very harsh and irritating, especially in a bedroom or living room. Why not just buy some lamps or use task lighting?

[GpaVader]

FWIW - when we found compatible lights for the fans it was cheaper to just replace the fans with something you liked better.... I think a gorilla installed ours because you couldn't take the blades apart, the screws were all stripped in place...

[Battlebasset]

I bought two of these at Lowes for my Kichler fans. Mounted right up, all the wires are connected. If you want a wall switch vs a pull chain, that would be more work. $50. In stock.

Harbor Breeze 11-Inches 2 -Light Multiple colors/finishes LED Ceiling Fan Light Kit
Item #384192 |

Model #40755

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Ceiling fan lights remind me of the ceiling lights they installed in every room in houses built in the 1950's. The light is very harsh and irritating, especially in a bedroom or living room. Why not just buy some lamps or use task lighting?

I'm with you. Ceiling fans with lights immediately make me think "cheap" and then there is the fact that they are ugly to many of us. I'd buy online if purchasing, why spend any more than you have to for them.

[charles_2000]

This one from Amazon is does work for $35.94 "Kichler 380931MUL LED Fan Light Kit" it just screws on and plugs right in to a Kichler brand fan that the Villages seems to install a lot of.

Amazon.com

[Salty Dog]

Amazon is your friend. I order stuff in the evening and it arrives the next day...

[rsmurano]

Not all light kits are compatible. Check the light kit to make sure it’s compatible with your fan make and model.
I replaced every 1 of our fans with much better looking fans with light kits and remotes. I had Galaxy switch out a fan switch to a combo switch for both the light and fan on/off and adjust the speed. I sold all my white fans on talkofthevillsges.com in just a couple of days