Jmathew1108
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Just sharing my observations about kdk fans in Singapore. I've helped people repair kdk fans and having repaired about 2000 sets over 6 years or so, I'd like share some of my observations. I understand it's a commonly used brand but quite wasteful to see them end up trash prematurely.
The biggest and most common problem with kdk fans i notice is failure of the PCB board. This happens on the electronic living, wall and ceiling fans. What often happens is that when you press the button to turn on the fan, the fan automatically switches off. Or when you press the oscillation, timer button the fan will switch off. This problem is observed on kdk and Panasonic living,wall fans manufactured in recent. On ceiling fans the fan may become stuck in one speed and will no longer respond to the remote. All this is caused simply by one small capacitor in the PCB board of the fan. I've had numerous people who have thrown away their cosmetically perfect fans because of this problem when it could have been easily repaired.
So, if your fan ever fails,in terms of the faulty PCB or the fan suddenly stop running. Do give repair a go before trashing them. If you have some basic diy skill and interest you could probably do it yourself.
If the PCB, simply get the capacitor changed and your good to go. If the motor suddenly stop spinning , the thermal fuse is blown and can be changed, If spinning slowly is because the motor capacitor is faulty. Bottom line, even if these fans fail, they mostly can be repaired. So do a favor to the environment and your wallet and try repairing before throwing away. Also do consider carefully before buying any fan with circuit boards, mechanical will always be more reliable
If attempting any diy repair shared in the thread, pls proceed with the necessary caution at your own risk.
Update: I've mostly ceased my services as of June 2023, but If you need tips or guidance with kdk/Panasonic repairs drop me a text at 91246065 and I'll try to assist if time permits.
The biggest and most common problem with kdk fans i notice is failure of the PCB board. This happens on the electronic living, wall and ceiling fans. What often happens is that when you press the button to turn on the fan, the fan automatically switches off. Or when you press the oscillation, timer button the fan will switch off. This problem is observed on kdk and Panasonic living,wall fans manufactured in recent. On ceiling fans the fan may become stuck in one speed and will no longer respond to the remote. All this is caused simply by one small capacitor in the PCB board of the fan. I've had numerous people who have thrown away their cosmetically perfect fans because of this problem when it could have been easily repaired.
So, if your fan ever fails,in terms of the faulty PCB or the fan suddenly stop running. Do give repair a go before trashing them. If you have some basic diy skill and interest you could probably do it yourself.
If the PCB, simply get the capacitor changed and your good to go. If the motor suddenly stop spinning , the thermal fuse is blown and can be changed, If spinning slowly is because the motor capacitor is faulty. Bottom line, even if these fans fail, they mostly can be repaired. So do a favor to the environment and your wallet and try repairing before throwing away. Also do consider carefully before buying any fan with circuit boards, mechanical will always be more reliable
If attempting any diy repair shared in the thread, pls proceed with the necessary caution at your own risk.
Update: I've mostly ceased my services as of June 2023, but If you need tips or guidance with kdk/Panasonic repairs drop me a text at 91246065 and I'll try to assist if time permits.
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