The ceiling fan in our bedroom has not been working properly for a long time. Art hasn't worried about it because we usually have a lot of wonderful cross ventilation which keeps the room cool at night.
The ceiling fan used to have 3 speeds (slow, medium, hurricane force). It was now only giving us a hurricane speed if we turned it on.
I told Art we needed to replace the fan. Period. We've had one of the hottest summers on record in Hawaii and I wanted/needed that fan. Yes, there's an air conditioner also, but Art doesn't like having the air conditioner on. I'm sure I've mentioned before that we're opposites in so many ways.
Well, once I made that decision and started looking at fans, Art started looking on YouTube again.
He determined that there was a possibility the receiver thingamabob was not responding to the remote.
He checked this out by changing the code on the other identical fan in the guest room and using our remote to turn that fan on. It worked.
Soooo.... he found the part he needed for about $25 and ordered it online, keeping his fingers crossed that he was guessing correctly.
We reinstalled the fan, and voila! It worked.
He also changed the lightbulb to an LED so we have a brighter light now.
He does amaze me at times.
But now it's winter in Hawaii and pleasantly cool. I don't need the fan anymore, but I'll be ready for next summer.
Note to Art: I really feel we need a new refrigerator.
The ceiling fan used to have 3 speeds (slow, medium, hurricane force). It was now only giving us a hurricane speed if we turned it on.
I told Art we needed to replace the fan. Period. We've had one of the hottest summers on record in Hawaii and I wanted/needed that fan. Yes, there's an air conditioner also, but Art doesn't like having the air conditioner on. I'm sure I've mentioned before that we're opposites in so many ways.
He determined that there was a possibility the receiver thingamabob was not responding to the remote.
He checked this out by changing the code on the other identical fan in the guest room and using our remote to turn that fan on. It worked.
Soooo.... he found the part he needed for about $25 and ordered it online, keeping his fingers crossed that he was guessing correctly.
We reinstalled the fan, and voila! It worked.
He also changed the lightbulb to an LED so we have a brighter light now.
He does amaze me at times.
But now it's winter in Hawaii and pleasantly cool. I don't need the fan anymore, but I'll be ready for next summer.
Note to Art: I really feel we need a new refrigerator.
The last note gave me a good chuckle.
ReplyDeleteArt is handy and the money he saves surely must come in handy for your travels. Even I use YouTube sometimes--sometimes to convince myself that I need professional help. I can change a washer but not a whole faucet.
I call in the cavalry
ReplyDeleteIt may be winter in Hawaii, but it's 12F in Pittsburgh! How cool does it get there, Kay? Anyway, glad you got your fan up to speed, so to speak! Hope you & Art have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteGosh! It was a surprising 62 degrees this morning. I rather enjoyed it. Any cooler and I don’t think I’d be thrilled though.
DeleteYou are so fun.
ReplyDeleteLike AC, we have to call in troops. Hubby's back is so awful, he can't bend well, even if he know about it.
You are so lucky to have such a talented husband. And the fan works! I'm glad he knows what he's doing and saves you so much money. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt doesn’t always work out well, but we were lucky this time. Now as for the fridge...
DeleteThere really is nothing he won't tackle and usually fixes. What a guy.
ReplyDeleteDoes your hubby read your blog-mine doesn't...or I would give him suggestions too. He is good at fixing things and finding things I've lost.
ReplyDeleteHe doesn’t always read it but he knows what I wrote on this one.
DeleteArt's definitely a keeper! Probably in the top 5 percent of wonderful husbands. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteHe is a nice guy to have around.
DeleteHope you get your new refrigerator soon - since you already saved money with the cheap fix of your ceiling fan!
ReplyDeleteHa ha. Are you thinking he can't fix the refrigerator and you might actually get a new one?
ReplyDeleteCounting on it. The fridge doesn’t cool well now.
DeleteFans do keep power bills down.
ReplyDeletehahaha, the new refrigerator might make sense. Good for Art.
ReplyDeleteArt was in the wrong business for a career! Many people don't realize that many things are easily fixable.
ReplyDeleteWe like how lucky you are.
ReplyDeleteWell done :)
ReplyDeleteWhat next? Refrigerator?
Ms Kay, he is really an amazing husband!
You and Art make quite a team. I always enjoy how you you walk us through the process, and how Art co-operates by "letting" you take pics of the steps...PaPa mister dellgirl would never do that, he"s Mister hurry,hurry, hurry guy!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful Thursday!
“Hurricane speed”. You made me laugh.
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