every electric (non-ceiling) fan I have ever used is operated with a dial with settings off, high, mid, and low in that order. Why does it go from off straight to high? Why not do the more intuitive “get higher the more you turn away from off”?
Bad old motors would not spin and catch on fire. Especially if power went out and came on part way. So they come on the highest to make them make sure they start spinning
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