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- This video will give some insight into replacing the capacitor in a ceiling fan.
Our ceiling fan was not turning at full speed when selecting high speed, the capacitor was faulty.
You can get a new ceiling fan capacitor on Amazon: amzn.to/2xL90zr Make sure that the new capacitor matches your old one. If you do not find an exact match, take your old capacitor to an electronics parts store and have them give you a capacitor that is compatible.
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Double check what the parts store gives you as a "suitable" replacement. They messed up on mine. Instead of a regular capacitor, they gave me a flux capacitor. When I turned on the fan, I found myself back in 1958.
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I had to do the same thing to Harbor Breeze Teak I got last year. High was really slow, about the half the speed as it's supposed to be, and medium was a little faster than high. After replacing the capacitor, high speed went back to normal, just that medium and low slowed down a tiny bit.
The ceiling fan in my sons bedroom was spinning pretty slow on the highest setting. I just changed out the capacitor and the speed has increased drastically. The capacitor I used had five wires, but still applied the same method in the video. Thanks! 👍
Im a huge fan and I approve this video.
Huge fan watching how to repair him😀😀😀just for fun
Just to let you folks know. Some fan companies will send you the proper capacitor for free if you call them and tell them the model fan you have, even if the fan is long out of warranty. This is what I did and I got the capacitor and shipping free.
Nice, thanks for sharing that!
Joseph Ferullo Don’t count on Lasko fans to do anything for you!
@@michaelriley5626 I worked for them..you are correct..
amazing...🤔....in.this system that is dying...
@@ZipZapDIYwhat connector you said at 2:45?
I have a 3-speed shop fan that has only had slow speed since it was new. I will take a look at the capacitor. I hope I can get it to do high speed. Thanks for the motivational video.
I can only say thank you. GRACIAS AMIGO. great job 👍🥇
Good...nice information...my fan is running but high speed only..that time airflow came ..mid.and slow speed ..not air come what we do..
Thanks. I have two fans that run slow. One ran slow when it was just installed.
Thanks really helpful. Apart from knowing its a capacitor problem, how does one know is the fan regulator problem?
just installed a new ceiling fan from HD but i didnt install the speed control switch yet ,when i turn it on with the typical light switch it comes on at a slow speed , youd think it would be the highest speed ,do you think bad capacitor
Simple. Thanks. 👍
So I have one that got to be a single speed fan, bought a capacitor that very close to original and initially had a multi speed fan that soon went to single speed and now it doesn't work at all. Is this an indication that the fan motor it self is causing the issues, just two bad capacitors or a bad capacitor and a second capacitor that wasn't matched up to the motor? And if I get a capacitor that was matched to the fan and it was good should I get a fan that runs well for a long time?
I have a couple fans in my house with the same problem.. Wondering your opinion on it because I can't find exact examples of the problem.. my problem is the fans both have low speeds no medium the medium setting is as slow as slow on one and as fast as fast on the other fan.. any ideas? Hope that makes sense how I explained it..
When I use the remote on my Minka Aire ceiling fan it won't always start. when I give the blades a push it starts and seems to go up to speed. Is this a problem where the capacitor isn't giving the fan "the kick" to start rotation? Thank you for any response and your video.
thanks for the video sir.. very helpful.. i would like to ask whether am i able to replace a 1.25 microfarad / 400VAC with 1.5 or 2 microfarad / 600 VAC? as i’m not able to find the same one..
Its can or not? U try it?
thanks man...i have same problem with mine...just single speed...i thought the control is the problem
Great demonstration! Do we need to discharge a New 450V fan Capacitor first.. before replacing the defective one?
No. new capacitor from the shop won't be charged up (44 years experience in electronics)
It would have helped if you showed how you determined it was the capacitor.
Very informative
Thank you for making this video
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Does an electric fan capacitor have positive and negative side?
Nice job on the youtube. Thanks a bunch.
I hot a Casablanca fan, the second speed slow down just like the third speed. If I replace the capacitor,does the problem will go away? Thank you for your help.
Hey, I have a question. Towards the end of your video, when the camera is pointing up towards the ceiling, I see that the power cable for the fan is running on the outside and it's not wired on the inside of the ceiling. There's a thin, plastic cover I see going towards the fan that looks like it's adhered to the ceiling. Did you do this or was it already installed before you moved into your place? If you did this yourself, did you make a video when your installed it? I'd like to know how to do that and what materials you used since I have this dilemma where I want a ceiling fan/lights but there is no power or light fixture in the room I want to install these things in. I had seen another video where someone installed a pendulum, swag lamp and attached a very long, metal chain to it. Basically, they took a very long, electric wire and attached it to the light with the some wire nuts, like the ones you used in your video, and at the other end of the wire they attached it to a plug so it can be plugged into a wall outlet. I liked the idea of taking a regular, light fixture and wiring it to create your own custom, ceiling, light fixture that you can hang without needing to have electricity already in the ceiling but I wasn't so sure about using a long chain with the wire. I like the look of the plastic cover as it looks cleaner and neater than a bulky, metal chain going across the ceiling.
hi, sorry for the delayed response. I installed this fan on a concrete ceiling, attached with tapcon screws. The wire is run along the ceiling in a "cable concealer" see it here: amzn.to/2JoaJjT the wire is romex 14/2, it runs from the fan (a cut out in the fan "bezel?" was made so the wire could enter cleanly. The wire runs along the ceiling and then enters the wall, it runs down the wall to an existing outlet to grab its power. This may not be up to code since when a wire is outside of a wall it needs to be a "lamp cord" or inside of a conduit. I felt ok using romex and the concealer considering I ran it along the ceiling, there was very little danger of it being bumped, snagged or injured in any way. (commissions earned on Amazon Link)
Tks for the video! I have a fan with that problem so I will try. How do I avoid shocking myself though since it stores electricity?
if the capacitor is bad, it won't be storing an electrical charge. If you're lucky, the capacitor will be visibly blown, mine was not.... If you're not sure the capacitor is bad, watch a few videos on how to discharge safely. (my method is to short it out, not the safest!)
ZipZapDIY thanks! My ceiling fan must have been made in a different century ;) I have difficulties finding the exact specs for the capacitor ;) I pulled the old one out, I am still alive 😁😂
Please we need to buy the same fan,kindly help us
Many thanks
Teacher you some videos on how to rewind fan motors?thanks.
Fantastic
This may sound dumb but when u say it stores power, does it still store if I turn off the electricity from the breakers?
the capacitor stores energy, like a battery, if you have a good capacitor, it will store electricity and there is a shock risk even if you cut the power.
Capacitor does store energy, but its role in fan is to produce net magnetic torque in motor. Capacitor is connected to fan the whole time, so when we switch it off, I believe the charges already flow to other parts and neutralized.
You have to short the capacitor poles after opening with a covered wire to destroy the saved energy
Answer is YES.
I disassembled the 220v fan motor, cleaned and greased it but still slow. So it must be the capacitor which is 1.2uF/400vAC. I found it online 1.2uF but 450v instead of 400v. Is it ok? And what is the difference in fan functionality?
okay as long as it's 400v or higher. It would be a problem if it was lower than 400v
Hi Sir, Do you Have Capacitor with 4 wires connection on 2uf & 4 uf in One. ( Cbb61 400v )
No, this fan used a 2 wire
I have an old Casablanca fan then I want to keep. It has a pull string that turns the fan on. And it has a rheostat type knob attached to the fan that you can turn to adjust the speed but it is broken and the only speed I have inside. I can't seem to find a part or don't know how to replace it. Can I put a pull chain on it
Are fan speed issues mostly due to capacitor? My low setting is crawling.
my light chain tangle on the fan and fan stop working and that time it made a kind of a spark sound. I am not sure if the capacitor went bad or the switch of the fan. Is there an easy way to trace to problem?
open up the fan and look at the switch and smell it for burnt smell.. take a look at the capacitor, sometimes they will look like they are "blown up" when they go bad.. each of those things may make a sound like the one you heard
I have a Harbor Breeze (from Lowes) that even on the slowest speed, is too fast. Is there any way to slow down the speed, maybe by getting a new capacitor?
that is very strange! the capacitor would not have any effect on that. If the fan worked properly before and now it does not, i would suspect the control unit.
It's always worked properly, I just want to slow down the slowest setting. Is there any way to do that on fans or do I just have to purchase a new fan that has a slower speed? Thank you!
Ryan T. Smith hi Ryan, I’ve just read your post with you saying about wanting to slow down your slowest speed ceiling fan. I have the same problem. I’ve just bought a new ceiling fan but the slowest speed is too fast. Did you solve your problem ? If so how did you do it mate? Cheers Mike
TheZippy170 Hey Mike. I wish I had better news but I never found a solution. I ended up having to upgrade to Fanimation fans, which are great fans but a much more expensive option. Please let me know if you run across a better solution and I’ll do the same.
Hi, my fan doesn't start at all. I tested the power inlet and it is OK. How can I test the capacitor with a multimeter? Do I have to disconnect it from the wires?
Hi, I fear my question will make me look dumb, but I noticed that the capacitor you removed was connected by marettes already, so why did you cut the wires to replace the capacitor? Why not undo the previous marettes take out the old wires and twist the new ones in their place?
Hi Mike, the marettes / twist-on wire connectors are crimped at the factory, so they need to be cut off.
Thank you! And thanks for the swift response as well!
I have changed the speed switch twice. It the fan only works on high or off. H-H-H-O after the first time and now it is H-O-H-O. Is there something else that affects the speed that I can change or do I need to buy a new ceiling fan at this point?
Thanks so much for your very helpful video, my fan has a 1.5 uf and for some reason I can only get my hands on a 1.2 uf - are they more or less compatible?will my fan run a little slower or will it burn the motor?
I doubt it'll make a noticeable difference in max rpm. It might start a little slower though.
Hello. My fan speed works fine but my lights are not working. The lights only turn on with a remote so no issues with a chain. Do you think the capacitor would be the problem?
Capacitor is not part of the lighting system.
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What wire did you connect the black capacitor wire
How are you sir......my ceiling fan wobbled a bit and a few weeks later it stopped working....any ideas on what happened...thank you for your info
Thank you!
How did u know the compasitor was out? Mine was slow but now it has stopped completely.
Fan would only operate in slow speed, I also took a control module out of another fan and tested it, and also used a multi-meter to test the capacitor. If I did not have a multi-meter to confirm, I would have replaced the capacitor anyway since they are cheap.
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I have this exact fan pictures in this video. I am replacing the fan controller/receiver. (fan is dead. no response to remote. remote works on other same fan in house. assuming it is the receiver) How do I remove old receiver? From underneath or...? Thanks!
Based on what I saw same steps except you don't cut anything the controller unit has a harness with connector. Theoretically you just order said part it should have a harness end on it then detach controller unit and replace. Even if they're cheap and leave you bare wires you cut as far away from the connector closer to old unit and connect with butt connectors to new unit to harness clip following color coded wiring.
I have 3 speed Hunter fan with light. Pull chain broke . Replaced fan switch. Fan only turns at one speed. Might this be a capacitor issue?
I'd say that only if the problem was there before the pull chain breaking or you wired the switch wrong.
My fan goes from off to low, to medium, to low, back to off. Never gets on high. Should I start by replacing the capacitor or the switch?
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My celing fan works fine in last step ( 5th ) on regulater but very slow rotating on 4 & 3..what would the problem
you might using wrong model of capasitor
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Cain capacitor Does it work in table fan to speed up power....????? 🤔🤔🤔
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I need to know how to get to the capacitor or limiter on this fan. My light stopped working and my fan only runs on high and the remote stopped working totally.
your issues are unlikely a capacitor problem.. i'd look towards the main control unit or the remote
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please possible causes of ceiling fan humming sound(individually).. ?
Disassemble and clean. The cover is dusted and loosened
hi. my fan is fast enough if its on high. but when its in medium. it is so slow. so slow that i even didnt feel the air. same goes to in low setting(obviously). but low and medium speed almost the same. is that due to capacitor?
I have the same problem with my fan..what was your problem ?
@@VinaySingh-gw3yi as i mention. my fan fast enough in high. but in low and medium. its spinning so slow.
@@haziq90 I replaced capacitor but still same problem then got the fan checked by company , the engineer said it's a problem with the regulator..I'll change the regulator and see
@@VinaySingh-gw3yi hi, did the regulator fix the problem
@@faizelhassan1211 Yes
Thank you
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if you already cut out your bad capacitor and you really needed to use your fan but did not have a replacement capacitor yet, could you just put your fan wires together, in your example there it would be red to white. What would happen.
The ceiling fan capacitor value is from 1.5 to 2.0 μF.
If install big capacitor magnetic power reduce and create heat in summer season and go-to charge with battery full open all fans work
Standard 1.5 uf less electricity consume
If electronic things heat up after one minute means capacitor is big microfarad unit and connect small unit microfarad capacitor best work and consuming less electricity
please can I use any capacitor I mean in sides
My fan has 2 capacitors, one like you’re showed and one with 5 different wires coming out. How do I know which one to replace?
I think the 1 with 5 wires is the controller.
Can the capacitor also affect the light? We have changed the bulb numerous times and it does not want to work.
no. capacitor is fan only.
I found a ton of information about fans running slow. But my fan has begun running super fast. Slow is now fast, medium is now very fast, and fast is now atomic particle accelerator speed. What would cause that?
I have this problem too. Put it on low and a minute later it is warp speed.
always recommended to start a ceiling fan on high speed then more to a desired speed.
During a low voltage current while the fan was still running i thought its not a matter of concern but after that when the voltage was normal my fan started moving very much slower, what could be the possible defect with my fan?
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If we connect 3/3 mf capacitor will there be any problem??
Does that capacitor only regulate the fan motor or does it also affect the light kit? Or are the caps regulating the light kit only in the wireless controller unit at the top?
The capacitor is only for the fan portion.
How do you discharge electricty stored in the capacitor?
if you have a pull chain style fan, turn off the power for the fan then pull the chain several times. If no pull chain and you suspect the capacitor is good then I suggest you watch a few videos on how to discharge safely.
My 6-yr-old fan started getting this weird noise and i didn’t do anything.. a month later, the fan just won’t rotate. I removed the blades and it started working again but the rotation is so slow.. i tried to put oil into the bearings but it didn’t help. Then i changed the capacitor (same 1.5uF) but the rotation was still slow and it’s still not rotating when I reinstalled the blades.. what could be the issue? :( is it safe to try installing a 2.0uF capacitor?
Did you fixit? May be full disassembly and clean then re lube?
Any ideas why the lights on a Hunter ceiling fan on high is very dim?
They may actally be dimmed down... no joke, some fans have dimmers on them but don't mention it anywhere on the packaging.
@@ZipZapDIY Any idea oh how it would be fixed. There is nothing on the fan or remote on dimming.
Thank you so very much.
does the uf level on capacitor 5uf ?
On my fan, I have 2 pull chains, One for the light, and one for the fan. It takes 3 pulls to get the light to come on, and the fan only has high and low, not medium. The guy that replaced the switch for me, said he must have put it on backwards, How do I fix it? I'm not sure how it went on in the beginning. Help?
Will this work with my floor fan oypla fan floor standing 20"
very nice . my problem is solve. thanks to you . no need to go to technician. i will charge my wife 100 dollars.
My fan does not slow down knot turn off. I can turn light on and off but not able to control fan speed I have to move button to complete off which powers off light also
After changing capacitor fan is not working good on Ac supply but it is working good on invetor supply means Dc supply Why
l have slow 4 speeds and caps are good as is the wall control . To save confusion all tests were done by replacing with working or new parts not just multimeter. It only uses one capacitor 3 wires ,2 values for start run, so 2 into one saving space i guess . What next ? l am suspicious about the motor windings but only because there's nothing left . probably 2 windings, low ohm for run and higher ohm for start but they will read fine , the motor runs perfectly slow . LOL
Hi my handy changed the capacitator but it works only at full soeed which is too high for me.
Speed 1 and 2 not working.
Either the fan speed switch is also faulty or it was reassembled improperly.
My remote doesn't have a reset button. It had on and dip written on the remote with numbers 1,2,3,4
i have my fan but the wire that responsible for the power is cut, and i did not know what to do.
How to know if it is bad and where to buy?
No audio, this only for AC motor fan right?
What happens if I connect the red wire to the other connector of the capacitor?
You trip the electricity in the house before dying ask this right? Not just flick the in/off switch for the fan?
Instead of cutting off the old capacitor, what if you just add it to make it two capacitors?
If the fan is hot and it not moving, what is the course???
So if you get a shock from your capacitor , then you know that is not the problem. It must be the 3 speed switch?
My fan doesn't work when I put the regulator to 2. Otherwise my fan works fine when I keep it in 1, 3, 4 or 5.
How long can we run in slow speed??
as long as you want.
I mean only slow speed..and indian local electriton's said that running in slow speed can burn ur fan motor...is that true???
Hi. It must be a Hunter brand (doesn't seem to that durable compared to Honeywell- though this brand is hard to find, it's the brand used in the Tomahawk missiles (their heavy duty fans that is).
If you replaced the capacitor with a higher one, would the fan spin faster? Thank you.
God bless, Proverbs 31
bigger/better capacitor will not increase speed, you'd need to upgrade the motor!
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Hi thanks for the reply. The box says: 30" Turbo Swirl, Westinghouse ceiling fan and has two capacitors. The model is 78301 black. Do I need to replace the two capacitors or just one of them?
@@SevenDeMagnus Measure them both with a capacitance meter (or a multimeter that has a capacitance range). Replace whichever measures very low value.
I changed the switch and got only high speed what must I do?
Ok so I’ve changed the capacitor but it still runs slow?
Capaticater v right ha voltage v right ha quail v right ha, blade v right ha tab kyo slow chalta ha 3.50 capaciter Mara Aab batiyo
Which fan is