Haiku Fan Repair - changing the power supply

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It has been more than a decade since my first Haiku fan and my review:

And I have followed up with another Mounting a Fan and Using more than one Fan

Since then, I have gotten more fans, so I have at least one of each generation. They are a thing of beauty, but nothing lasts forever..

However the one that broke down first was the newest one I have, which is just coming to three years old.

Now, most of the time, the motor last pretty long, and even the remote sensor works fine. However the power supply is the weakest link here, and it's not something that's plug and play. 

The motor can also give issues less frequently, and you can hear it give out, or the ball bearings can wear out, but these give warning. If you have a sudden failure, especially if there is a thump or pop, then it is more likely to be the power supply. 

So unless you are really handy and competent, you will definitely need to reach out to the local tradie or technician for help. 

If you are handy, you can try buying the parts online and the power supply is something you can look around for in sites such as https://sg.rs-online.com/web/

For older fans the part is a slightly lower powered part with a different code:









The newer fans use a different part:







So check your local area for the repair company. BAFCO (Singapore) has a customer service number : 6709 8500, but their actual fixing and installation is carried out by a third party company called Synergy Synergy

Getting an appointment is the tricky part, so when you do get a new place, always make sure you have alternatives to light up your room, as it does take time to get an appointment.

The technician will need to unscrew and dismount the fan, then take out the power supply, which is located in the stem of the fan, then fix it back. 

 

Do ask the tech to check for vibrations after, and if the rubber bungs are worn off or absent. This can result in an unstable fan, especially if you are not mounting it direct to a concrete ceiling. 




The process takes less than 30 minutes, but do turn off the power to avoid issues or trips. There is a small screw which holds the cone at the base of the fan rod, it allows you to close the gap between the cone and the ceiling, but do leave a small gap so there is less vibration noise. 






** I have no financial interest or other interests in any of the items / events I write about.

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