white hugger with gold stencil

[annienomiss]

I wish I had better pictures, but I couldn't get these uploaded in full size due to my ISP's bandwidth restrictions.

I have a white hugger ceiling fan with gold stencils on the blades. It originally had a glass globe for the light part, but with the new bulbs I could not get the globe to fit. I don't know if it was installed improperly, but there doesn't seem to be anything to hold the lightbulb still and it just sort of dangles. It is a fairly noisy fan.

We got it sometime in the late '80s (it is possible it was as late as '91, but I'm fairly certain it was the '80s).

It has a switch to make it reversible (not pictured because I couldn't get the right angle).

The base and mounting brackets (yes, I know my ceiling tiles are ugly):


A closer view of one of a mounting bracket (it is the original one):


One of the fan blades:


The ceiling tiles are each 12" to give an idea of the size of the blades. There are four blades.

I wish I could find more blades like that and use them on a newer fan that isn't so noisy and that has a better light. (Plus two of the fan blades were scratched by idiot tenants).

I have seen several similar fans and some with the same stencil, but none that are exactly the same as mine (at least as far as I could tell).

Anyone know?

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evergo(sold at montgomery wards) i want one(dan neuman has one avaible for sale(?) but i got first dibs to it then and still now unless it got sold or dan changes his mind or so.

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ada19851985.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=buyselltrade&action=display&thread=5440

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This is an Evergo. Yes they are noisy. I have one for sale, as well as lots of other fans with similar stencil blades.

[Jonathan A.]

Definitely Evergo, the green label gives it away.

[Matt B.]

It looks the entire light socket has come off of the small bracket in the fitter. If you can find a small enough screw to fit, you can re-attach the socket so the light would be more secure.

[annienomiss]

Thank you very much for the replies!

Silly question, is there a way to secure the part that holds the lightulb so it doesn't dangle? It's actually swinging right now. I don't have the light working actually, smoke started coming out of it and then it stopped working. I think the wiring is bad (probably because the house is old and the wiring is not up to code).

I miss Montgomery Ward's. I had a 3.0cu ft convection microwave from there that lasted 22 years before finally giving out.

The encon casanova in the linked thread looks a lot like one of the fans I have in the house. I should take a picture just to share it. It has sort of flower shaped glass shades for the bulbs. I love the gold finish on some of the huggers in that thread.

I have a smaller one similar to the one photographed that is in the laundry room. I really should go around and clean and photograph all of my ceiling fans. They just don't make them like that anymore.

I know I said that mine is noisy, but I actually like that because it helps me get to sleep.

I know I should get up and measure it myself, but I can't quite reach and I don't have the space to bring in a stepstool or ladder, but how large is the part that holds the globe? And does anyone know of good replacement globes that fit over the newer lightbulbs?

I had constructed a chandelier and put it up, but there was an incident involving a family member playing with one of my swords and the chandelier was broken.

I really love vintage fixtures so this site is a treasure trove for me.

[Matt B.]

If the light was smoking then it has shorted out and it will need to be replaced. You can get a replacement socket form Home Depot if you have one near you and we can guide you on how to replace it.

This is a replacement socket that Home Depot sells that will provide you with everything you need:

www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-203077856/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=light+socket&storeId=10051#.UH7VGYZYkZk

The fitter that holds the globe is about 4" in diameter. A schoolhouse globe or a ball shaped globe should fit with any type of light bulb. Just make sure the opening where the globe attaches to the fitter is 4" in diameter.

[annienomiss]

Thanks, Matt!
I missed your first post because my internet went out while I was trying to post.

I had thought the light was smoking because of all of the power surges and maybe something was wrong with the bulb. When I say smoke, I should say that it was white and appeared to be coming out of where the glass of the bulbs connects to the metal. It was very strange.

I will have to see where the screw would go to see if I can get the socket to go back in place. I need to replace the mechanism for the pullchain as well (I bought the replacement part already) because it jams and doesn't work when I try to pull.

I very much appreciate the information and the help. I don't live near a Home Depot (or any large hardware store), but I'm close to being due for a trip out of town in the not too distant future. If the road construction is clear I should be able to get to it. If not, I can try Lowes.

And Dan, I hope that the fans you have for sale all find homes.

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I agree. Replace either the socket or the entire light kit. It uses a 4" globe. Home Depot, Menards, Lowes all sell light kits that would fit.

[Matt B.]

Yeah replacing the entire light kit is an easier route, but replacing the parts will be the cheapest.

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I dont know. Schoolhouse kits can be had for ~$5

[Rick M.]

Very nice Evergo! Those ceiling tiles are actually pretty cool-looking if you ask me; they're likely from the 50s or 60s.

[annienomiss]

Thanks for the replies. Does anyone have a picture of where I would put the screw and how I would attach the light part back up in the mechanism so it doesn't dangle? I'm trying to visualize it.

I suppose I would like the ceiling tiles better if they didn't have holes in them that catch dust and other debris. The only good thing is that I was able to jam a hook up into one to hang something light.

The house is from the 40s or earlier. It was remodeled a few times. The "geniuses" put carpet in the bathrooms. The toilet was installed on top of the carpet. The master bedroom still has avacado green shower/tub combo and sink. I think the air conditioner was from the 50s or 60s but we finally replaced it. The ceiling fans and the Toto Drake toilet are probably the nicest fixtures in the house now.

I'm still thinking of re-making the fandelier with better materials. If I can get the bulb to stay still and be higher I can have a smaller chandelier part.

Sorry for the long delay. I've been having internet problems and then a death in the family. :-(

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Sounds klike you just want to replace the light kit. Where are you located?