How to Replace Icebreaker, Prescott and Colmar Fan Blades
By CARRO Smart Ceiling Fan and lighting Outlet-Smafan | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: How-to Guides
A step-by-step guide to matching and installing replacement blades for Icebreaker 52/56, Prescott 45, and Colmar/Koa 52 fans, with fit checks and common mistakes.
Quick answer
Order a blade set made for your exact fan model and size, then swap blades one at a time with the fan powered off. For Smafan fans, use the Icebreaker set for 52/56-inch Icebreaker models, the Prescott 45 set for Prescott 45, and the Colmar/Koa 52 set for Colmar or Koa 52 outdoor fans bought from Smafan.com.
Why model-specific blades matter more than generic sizing
Ceiling fan blades are not interchangeable just because the span matches. Blade pitch, mounting hole pattern, and weight balance are set by the fan model, so a generic 52-inch blade can fit the screw holes but still cause wobble or poor airflow. The safest path is to match the blade set to the model name and size printed on your fan, not to a measurement alone.
Check the fan's origin before you order
Smafan replacement blades are specified for fans purchased from Smafan.com. The same model name sold on another platform may be a different build, and the blade set is not guaranteed to fit. If you bought your fan elsewhere or are unsure, send your fan details to support before ordering so you do not pay for a set that will not mount.
Step-by-step blade replacement
- Turn off power and secure the area: Switch off the fan at the wall control and the circuit breaker, then let the blades stop completely. Place a drop cloth or towel under the fan to catch screws. If you cannot confirm the breaker is off, stop and have an electrician handle it.
- Identify your exact fan model and size: Find the model label on the fan motor housing or ceiling canopy and note the model name and span (for example, Icebreaker 52 or Prescott 45). Write it down before you shop. A tape measure alone is not enough; the model label is the deciding detail.
- Order the matching blade set: Choose the set listed for your model: Icebreaker 52/56/60, Prescott 45, or Colmar/Koa 52, and select the correct size and color option. If your fan was not bought from Smafan.com, contact support with your fan details before ordering. Do not assume a set for another model will fit even if the blade count looks the same.
- Remove one blade at a time: Support the blade with one hand and loosen its mounting screws with the other. Keep the screws and any washers together for that blade, and set the old blade aside. Removing all blades at once makes it harder to track which screws belong to which arm.
- Attach the new blade to the same arm: Align the new blade's holes with the blade arm and start each screw by hand before tightening. Snug the screws evenly rather than fully tightening one side first. If a hole does not line up, stop; forcing it can strip the threads or crack the blade.
- Repeat for the remaining blades: Work through the remaining blades one by one, keeping the same screw set with each arm. Check that every blade sits at the same angle and height as the first. A blade that sits visibly different from the others will likely cause wobble.
- Check balance and test: Restore power and run the fan on low speed. Watch and listen for wobble or rattling; if either appears, recheck screw tightness and confirm every blade is the correct model for that fan. Persistent wobble after rechecking screws usually means a mismatched blade set, not a motor fault.
Blade sets for these Smafan models
- Colmar / Koa 52" Outdoor Fan Replacement 3 Blades only: Fits Smafan Carro 52-inch Colmar and Koa smart ceiling fans purchased from Smafan.com only. If your outdoor fan is a Colmar or Koa 52 from Smafan, this is the set to order; fans from other sellers may not match.
Colmar / Koa 52" Outdoor Fan Replacement 3 Blades only - Icebreaker 52"/56" Replacement Ceiling Fan 3 Blades only: Fits Smafan Carro Icebreaker models in 52, 56, or 60 inches purchased from Smafan.com only. One set covers multiple Icebreaker sizes, so confirm your exact span before choosing the size option.
Icebreaker 52"/56" Replacement Ceiling Fan 3 Blades only - Prescott 45" Replacement Ceiling Fan 3 Blades only: Fits Smafan Carro 45-inch Prescott smart ceiling fans purchased from Smafan.com only. Prescott 45 blades are sized for that smaller fan, so do not substitute a 52-inch set.
