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 about getting ...

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 and ...

Instructables user yardleydobon was tired of waving his hand around in the dark trying to find the pull chain of his ceiling fan to light up the room. He took apart a solar garden light and used the ...

Regular cleaning of your ceiling fans ensures they run smoothly and limits the spread of dust in your home. The best way to clean your home is from top to bottom, and that usually starts with your ...

Anyone who’s used an overhead ceiling fan knows it can be a pain to work. Yanking its chain gets the motor running, but there ...

After experiencing record-breaking temperatures across the country in June, you might be looking to stay cool indoors — and installing a ceiling fan can help. In our guide to the best cooling fans, ...

For the warm spring days before you’ve pulled your air conditioner out of storage, a ceiling fan is a time-tested way to stay cool. Far from the noisy, pull-cord-operated fans of my childhood, there ...

When it comes to deep cleaning, you have to make sure you reach every surface—including your ceiling fans. The electric device is known for harboring dust, which consists of pollen, pollutants, and ...

Ceiling fans are typically wired into a building's electrical system, allowing you to operate them with wall switches, pull cables, and even remote controls for smart ceiling fans. While many also ...

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On sweltering summer days that lack a nice breeze, outdoor ceiling fans can make spending time in your open-air spaces like patios, porches, pergolas, and gazebos more comfortable. These fans are ...