They can burn out for a number of reasons the major two reasons being old age or overheating.
Ceiling fan not working but light is.
Remove the screws holding the switch cover plate over the ceiling fan and.
The best fix is to install a new socket in the light kit if it has burned out.
If your ceiling fan quit working but the light still works and you hear a humming sound you might be looking at a blown motor capacitor.
Checking this part of the fan is also relatively simple.
When ceiling fan lights won t work inspecting the light bulb could give you insights on whether you are dealing with a burned or charred socket.
If it will turn on the fan but not the ceiling fan lights try resetting the remote control.
Turn off the breaker supplying electricity to the ceiling fan at you main electrical panel if the tester does not light.
Remove the batteries from the remote control and wait for about 10 seconds.