Dimmer switch as fan control?

Hi
Just wondering if the dimmer switches used for tungsten lights would work to raise and lower fan speed and how one would wire this?

I've a 25watt fan and a tungsten dimmer that says 40-250watts on it, is there anyway this would work?

use the kind built for fans.

works for me man, works great actually.... it will work fine

I understand they will work fine, but I was under the impression that they pose a hazard somehow?

Old style dimmers worked using a resistor that generated heat, new ones affect how quickly the AC cycles I think...I'd say it's ok...I know perfectly well I could use one for fans but I'm trying to save money!

hey im thinkin of using a over the range micriwave exhaust fan but haning truble with the power control part any answers