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TheMadMonk

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1. Are you running the fan? Is it vibrating excessively?
Thu Mar 22, 2012, 11:00 AM
Mar 2012

Is there a dimmer on the circuit? Only use a dimmer compatible CFL. Was it a new incandescent or one salvaged when you switched over?

Being carefull not to touch anything you can't see, and nothing metal behind the wallplate, remove the screws holding the wallplate to the wall. They will either be behind 2 small (1/4 inch) plugs, tease them out with a sturdy pin, or needle. Or if there are no visible plugs, the wallplate is actually a snap on cover with the wallplate behind. Lever up a corner with a spatula or B & B knife.

Do any of the "bits" on the back look burnt, deformed or smell like electrical smoke? If so just have the electrician replace the wallplate.

Try one more bulb then if that goes pop, buy the fan yourself and pay an electrician to install it. Don't let them source it. If you can live without the light for a bit, try some yard sales, could pick up complete in box for $10 or so. Just make sure it's all there.

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