Ceiling Fan Replacement Parts

When you buy a ceiling fan, it comes with a lifetime warranty on the motor and 1 year or 2 year warranty on the fan blades. But there are some parts of the ceiling fan that will need replacement after a couple of years. At that time, you will have to buy the ceiling fan replacement parts directly from the company or from any of the stores that sell such parts. It is not really difficult to find ceiling fan replacement parts but there are some outdated fan models for which you might not be able to find the right replacement parts. Of course, you can always order it from Mega stores like the home stores or visit the antique fan shops.

The most important thing is that you need to fist understand what are the ceiling fan replacement parts comprised of? The ceiling fan replacement parts are:

  1. Ceiling fan blade: The blade is one of the most important and wanted ceiling fan replacement parts. The price of a ceiling fan blade is dependent on its length. There is no universal size for the blades and the length can vary according to the brand. Some of the most common and widely used ceiling fan replacement parts is the fan blade and the most common sizes available are 30inches, 42 inches, 44 inches, 46 inches, 50 inches, 52 inches and 60 inches in diameter. The price of the blade is also dependent on the color and design. If you pick up a blade in solid wood then it will cost you more than a steel blade or a blade in metal finish.


  2. Capacitor: Another integral ceiling fan replacement parts is the capacitor. The capacitor can cause problems and will need to be replaced occasionally. The capacitor normally wears out as the fan ages and you will have to find one according to the model of the fan you have.


  3. Downrods: Down rods are also ceiling fan replacement parts and have a standard size in the new age fans. There are two diameter variations in a down rod and they are 1/2" and 3/4". Apart from this, you will also have to find out whether your fan down rod has threaded ends or non-threaded ends.


  4. Motor: This is the heart of the ceiling fan. If the motor breaks down then finding this ceiling fan replacement parts is going to be difficult. You will have to use exactly the same model as on your fan. However, sometimes, you don't have to buy it, you can always get it repaired too.