Thank you for explaining this. Showing the capacitor and explaining how to tell if it’s bad was what I wanted to see. Also, I learned that you do not need to completely take the fan down from the ceiling to get to the capacitor. I learned a lot from this video.
It depends on which fan. Some fans do have to be removed for the capacitor to be accessed, because it's inside the motor housing which can't be removed with the downrod pin in the way, which can't be removed when the fan is hanging on the ceiling. It's usually fans without pull chains that are like that, and even then it's not all of them.
I got a Casablanca Panama 5 few months ago and it had a bad capacitor and the fan wouldn't even start. I replaced the capacitor (and the bearings since it made bearing noise when I first got it working) and it runs like new.
*Love it! Keeps the room very **Fastly.Cool** . The manual states it comes with a year warranty and 5 year part replacement. The compressor makes the typical sound...small price to pay for AC.*
It would be nice if we could a close-up view of what you're doing...what the wires in the fan look like as you are working with them along with the cap.
We have a Hunter old time original outdoor fan, 18 years old, that has to be push started to get it to spin. I opened the cap where the pull chain speed switch is but I don't see a capacitor! There is only the direction switch, the 3 speed pull chain switch and the wires, but no Capacitor. Where else could it be?
@Fix Them Things. I have a question please. Why is it that when the original capacitor of a ceiling fan gets spoiled and you replace it with a different one, the fan speed from 1 to 5 is basically the same high speed instead of it been normal like 1 been the slowest, then 2 will be a little high and the last speed which is 5 been the highest speed?
Sounds like your pull switch is bad. When you are on the highest speed the cap is not used. If you use the pull switch a lot then it’s highly possible that it is the problem. Also, some of the switches have push in wires that don’t make good contact. I tried posting a circuit diagram here but TH-cam won’t let me paste it.
Ossai Macdonald probably not enough umph from a bad capacitor. Put blades back on. Turn fan on and give it a push by hand. If it takes off, then it will be bad capacitor.
Mine won't run but if I start it by hand it will work on any speed, and continue to work. Turn it off and wait a while and it won't work again. Thought maybe it was bad connection in a wire nut but checked all those and they are tight. Ideas? Just a bad motor?
SB H that is the perfect example of a bad capacitor. The capacitor basically jump starts the motor to get it going. So when you push it by hand you act as a capacitor. Replace your capacitor and it should fix it.
Sir, is it possible to use different capacitor for my ceiling fan. Original capacitor is 1.3uf+2uf+2uf/450v+400+400 and the one the bought is 1.5uf+2uf+3uf/500+400+400. Thank u.
First ,I have to say I am not an expert on this. The values you mention looks like it may be OK. If you go too high you can burn out the windings. The speeds may be different. It would be best to get the proper capacitor specified for the motor.
I assume my fan has a bad capacitor. It randomly stopped working one day and I would try it once in awhile and sometimes I would hear a hum with the fan turning very slowly if at all and most of the time it wouldn’t turn at all and would just make a hum. I’m hoping it’s the capacitor since the fan is only 4 years old and was original to the house we bought a year ago. Seems to me that’s not a very long time for a fan to stop working
Try spinning it when it hums. It may keep going. That tells me it s the capacitor. Lightning can also take out these capacitors. Most of the time they go bad with age.
@@fixthemthings Back when it was working at all I would try to spin it and it would slow down to the point of not running anymore and would still hum so I would have to shut off the switch. Now for several weeks whenever I turn on the power it doesn’t even make a hum at all and does not move. I think it’s the capacitor too
The capacitor was a direct replacement so it is wired correctly. My other ceiling fan capacitor has died also so I may make a better “more detailed” video on that one.
Number of uf is all that matters for wires. As long as new wire is connected in place of old wire for certain number of uf, or if it's main wire in place of old main wire, you should be fine.
Def Con happy to. I use only Fluke products for testing as an Industrial Electrician . I use this one daily and is also a handy led light too. May be cheaper somewhere else but here is amazon’s link. www.amazon.com/Fluke-LVD2-LVD2-Volt-Light/dp/B000R7ZA1K
I used a 4565UF capacitor but you need to check the capacitor number for your fan. I will also add this link in the description. I wish I did a close up of working on the capacitor. Maybe I will make a better video later. www.amazon.com/dp/B005OSJ5U4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_GCXM0V47YF4W203Y6D3X
My fan turns on and moves like half inch when I turn the switch on but it will only start spinning when I use something to kick start the spinning. Today even that won't work. Is it the capacitor or can it be something else?
Yashny Art n Vlogs if you have to push it to make it go, the capacitor is bad. Try different switch speed positions and push it. Switch could be faulty too.
@@fixthemthings Thank you for explaining. And OMG the trick worked! I tried different speeds and now it is working. Thank you so much! Your video and you are so helpful ❤
Is this it? BOJACK CBB61 4.5uF+5uF+6uF 250V AC Ceiling Fan Starting Capacitor for Compatible with Harbor Breeze & New Tech 4 Wire(Pack of 1 Pcs) a.co/d/22zlzVc
Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. When I checked my capacitor, it wasn't bubbly but it did have some rusty dust on it. It's the second time our fan has died on us. Would you rather this could be the regulator switch in the wall? Cuz the last time, the electrician changed the regulator, said the fan capacitor was fine. I would like your expert advice on this. Thanks
Enigmatic definitely!!! Not sure about “regulator” switch. I think you mean the wall switch or pull chain switch. Could be either. If they pushed the wire into the hole on the wall switch it is possible it has a bad connection. Probably not, but possible. I always wrap the wires around the screw for better connection on the wall switches. The pull chain switch is more of a problem as those wires usually are pushed in and the switches are cheaply made. They will fail from excessive pulling. In my experiences it is almost always the capacitors. Usually after lightning storms.
@@fixthemthings Thanks for replying. Yes, it's like a dimmer switch from which we can select the speed of the fan and such. Anyway, I agree with you too. I think I need that capacitor changed along with the whole wall socket board too. It's an old house and switches are dying on us. Better to get a new one installed all the way. P. S if it had only been the capacitor I would've changed it, but for this definitely we'll be needing a proper electrician. Thanks for your expert point of view. 🙂
@@dalinaotawa the pull switch connects one of the 3 wires on the capacitor for different speeds. I have seen the switches break inside and also wires pull out the switch itself. You should be able to find that switch at Home Depot or Lowe’s. I would gently pull on the wires from the switch with the power OFF of course. See if they come out. Take a picture first so you know how it goes back. I will be doing a better video soon as my other fan is now only running one speed.
clevelandrum Lowe’s has them. Not sure if it’s in the store but it is online. m.lowes.com/pd/Harbor-Breeze-Black-Scroll-Kit/3533088?cm_mmc=SCE_PLA_ONLY-_-FashionFixtures-_-SosCeilingFansAndLandscape-_-3533088:Harbor_Breeze&CAWELAID=&kpid=3533088&CAGPSPN=pla&k_clickID=go_751827779_54984912429_271362012937_aud-488479589213:pla-450827956770_m_9010821&gclid=Cj0KCQjwguDeBRDCARIsAGxuU8bN4wOq1oU6RO8u9_H7q9Y3Ma5DxWGgl6oF1pSiR3ZhbyOx6FuFsPMaAskhEALw_wcB
Reverse switch wouldn't really slow down the fan. The factors that slow down the fan includes: Bad capacitor. Overpitched blade arm. Bad bearings, but there would be short spin down before obviously slowed down high. Winding taps connected together (happens rarely, and can make all speeds the same, only some fans use winding taps for speeds) Bad transformer (only few fans use transformer)
Can you show me which wires from the fan go to the capacitor? My wife didn't take a pic before unwiring the bad one. I have the same capacitor you did in the video. I'm stuck and it's getting hot in my living room. Thanks
Jeremy Edmondson should just match color for color. I have a picture but it won’t let me add it from my phone. I’ll have to do that from my computer later.
I have been trying to add the photo of the connections but TH-cam is not letting me paste a picture in the comments. I don't see an add picture button either. Sorry.
Probably not. The cap is only for the motor speeds. Sounds like pull chain switch or something further upstream like loose wires at wall switch or wire nuts. Could be bad connection at outlet where they tapped switch from. If the wires are stabbed in the back of the outlet, it could be burnt. A good electrician will wrap the screws instead of stab in the back.
the speed of my fan is normal, but suddenly the fan switch off and cannot turn on. Its also cause the house black out when the incident happen. Is it capacitor problem? or pcb board problem or what? My ceiling fan is the type that have pulling chain on it. Elmark brand. age is for about 10 years old
Muhammad Faris most of the time it’s a bad capacitor. Does your light work? The pull chains are usually damaged from pulling on them hard which could be your issue too. Not enough information to troubleshoot for you.
@@fixthemthings the wall switch i hv changed it properly, my pulling chain its ok, its nothing wrong about the fan speed. but suddenly its turn off. But first thing i want to know, is it true that capacitor is only important in fan speed only? Is it important in the whole process? Sorry for the lack of infromation because im working rn
Here is a link to amazon but first check how many wires and the capacitance before purchasing. There is a tab to select the proper one. www.amazon.com/HQRP-2-Pack-Ceiling-Capacitor-Coaster/dp/B01BFJ0MH0/ref=asc_df_B01BFJ0MH0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=343187906542&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1634832648184834746&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010753&hvtargid=pla-728234432390&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=69721953755&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343187906542&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1634832648184834746&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010753&hvtargid=pla-728234432390
I want to a ceiling fan and light store and they were not able to help me with a capacitor. They said it was very hard to find one for an old Casablanca ceiling fan. Is that true?
The best thing to do is look at the capacitor in your fan for a part number and do a search. If you can’t read the part number make a note on how many wires and colors. I ordered mine online. You should be able to find one for $10-15.
I couldn’t see what you were doing, only the backs of your arms. But I did get to see that a capacitor replacement is a quick and easy repair so that I can get even longer life from my quiet and efficient 28-year-old Casablanca Aria fan.
Has a loose set screw on the downrod as well, causing all that left-to-right motion. I’d have tighten that up too while there. Turn and a half with a Phillips head.
I tried replacing my capacitor but it wasnt that. If you have a remote control fan it's sometimes the remote receiver. I had that be the case in 2 Costco Hunter fans. One yrs ago & the one that led me to watching this video
@Fix Them Things, I am at my wits end to find a capacitor.I am aware they are all over, but one I need per spec no.I will start in short with the fan.I have no id of fan of which, my luck.I have a hunch it is a Harbor Breeze.I may suspect it is on top of motor and will have to rip whole fan down.2 foot blades, big size fan, ceiling.Worked for years as it is older nowFan has light duty on it in use.Kept it clean in room of house.Had a issue of ran on high speed and med.Low it would stop and hum.Went on for years I guess.Anyway, today I broke the speed switch.I get inside fan and inspect and indeed switch for speed is broke case cracked bad.Three speed switch.I see also the capacitor is on it's way to the dump.Has a large knot on it swelled up.I have the switch to replace issue is, capacitor.Hate to toss fan knowing it is capacitor.Finding my capacitor is a joke.On it is all and I mean all listed.RU.Below that is #E158584.Middle is, 1.75uf below is, R line straight out to Y.Below is, line out to P.Below is, 3uf.Below is, 250vac 60hz T 70*c.I work on electronics so, I understand most this.Except I can't seem to get a clear part number.I run everything comes back to capacitors for sale 1.5uf 3uf.I can't say for sure if that will impact the start or run of fan 1.5 from 1.75.So, with all said I need a 3 wire red blue yellow capacitor 1.75uf 3uf.Where is that exact one at?
Fix Them Things! Hi thanks for getting back to me no I'd have not found anything on the web I will look again today but I see that the one of the cables from the capacitor was not connected, i connected it to a black grounding cable that's hanging from the rest of the fan and I don't thinkt all the wires are connected correctly it because when I connected the cable to the black grounding cable are the fan now only works on superfast so I think the there's three cables on one side and two on the other side I will I need to know how they're connected
Hi +Fix Them Things!, From 2 days whenever I switched on my ceiling fan it started at high speed and then intermittently became slow, picked up speed. I suspected a loose capacitor connection, but didn't confirm so. Today after around 2 minutes of switching it on there was a small spark and the fan & all other electric/electronic appliances went off in the room as circuit breaker tripped. When I inspected there was a loose capacitor wire for sure. I removed some more plastic coating from its front end and inserted it well. However, it seems it didn't work. Do you think capacitor suddenly getting disconnected from the running fan damaged its winding or something?
watawonderfulworld I would think either the capacitor or switch is bad. The switches usually just have the wires pushed in which make a terrible connection. Tripping the breaker is either a short circuit or an overload which I assume tripped due to the loose wire on the cap touching metal (short). Does it run at all?
Ok. That's good. You need a new capacitor or your leads are not connected good. Do not try to run it until you get a new capacitor or check the connection. The capacitor starts the motor and adjusts the speeds through the pull switch. Since you had to give it a kickstart push, that proves it is a capacitor problem. Hope that helps you.
Fix Them Things! Hello what if the fan makes humming sound but won't spin at all either direction ? Also the humming of the motor gets louder as I go from low med high.It won't even keep spinning even if I give it a strong whirl.Also it spins freely.It's not hung up at all.
Jason Mckay the switch was on the opposite side I was standing on. The switch was fine. It is almost always the capacitor unless someone actually pulls the switch cord too hard.
Wirenuts... I so hate wirenuts or end-crimps (you can uncrimp those with some pliers by squeezingthe sides, saves wire and the effort of stripping) for that matter. Wago 221 all the way for me in every electronics job. Those work with all kinds of wire at least.
Nobody's ever heard of those. Wire nuts do the job fine, are cheap, easy to buy anywhere, any DIY guys has loads of them already, pros use them, they are the go to tool in all AC work, they are easy to use and understand, and require no tool. They have zero downside unless you just want to be different. If you can't buy those Wagos at Home Depot what's the point in even bringing them up?
@TheLarryBrown Because I have a Bauhaus where I can get them. We are on different continents, but Wago is available in the USA as far as I know. Also the advantage of Wago is it is reusable and easy to make changes or add additional wires if needed.
My fan won’t stop running. Control is on my wall. Control won’t shut off, change speed or turn on fan lights. Don’t want to buy controller or receiver and learn that wasn’t the issue. Suggestions? Also pulled only fan chain and won’t do anything. If I turn breaker back on, fan blades continue on.
I am 57 and never had a capacitor go on a fan ever, all fans from Home Depot or Lowes, some over 20 years old, weird. Found this video because my fan in my daughter room stopped working period, no lite no spin just a hum for a second when turn off, yess off???
Rosita X yes. Sorry. This is one of my worst videos. I’m not a camera man. I’m an electrician. I am thinking of making a video on capacitors that can go bad around the house.
FoxArrowOwl that’s a good one. Never heard of that. Are you using a remote to turn your fan on. If so, change the address DIP switches and see if that fixes it. I have heard of garage door openers turning fans on before.
Looks great, and with a brighter bulb installed that’s all the light you need. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxWF88GpljEn-0o34vtLFazEQ5h5Q33SjU As far as ease of installation- this was my first ceiling fan and it took about 3 hours because I had no idea what I was doing and also it’s helpful to have a second set of hands and a magnetic drill bit. Works great.
Thank you for explaining this. Showing the capacitor and explaining how to tell if it’s bad was what I wanted to see. Also, I learned that you do not need to completely take the fan down from the ceiling to get to the capacitor. I learned a lot from this video.
Glad it helped you. I wish I would have zoomed in better for a closer view. It’s a very inexpensive fix.
It depends on which fan. Some fans do have to be removed for the capacitor to be accessed, because it's inside the motor housing which can't be removed with the downrod pin in the way, which can't be removed when the fan is hanging on the ceiling. It's usually fans without pull chains that are like that, and even then it's not all of them.
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I got a Casablanca Panama 5 few months ago and it had a bad capacitor and the fan wouldn't even start. I replaced the capacitor (and the bearings since it made bearing noise when I first got it working) and it runs like new.
*Love it! Keeps the room very **Fastly.Cool** . The manual states it comes with a year warranty and 5 year part replacement. The compressor makes the typical sound...small price to pay for AC.*
It would be nice if we could a close-up view of what you're doing...what the wires in the fan look like as you are working with them along with the cap.
Please look up my revised video. I have a close up on that video. There are links at the end of this video. There may be links at the beginning.
Good video... I wish you would have zoomed in a little closer though.
Thanks for the video!
Thank you!! The capacitor took care of my fan problem and saved me from buying a new fan.
Bonnie Jones great! Glad it helped you. Capacitors eventually go bad.
We have a Hunter old time original outdoor fan, 18 years old, that has to be push started to get it to spin. I opened the cap where the pull chain speed switch is but I don't see a capacitor! There is only the direction switch, the 3 speed pull chain switch and the wires, but no Capacitor. Where else could it be?
That is strange. I would think it would be right next to the pull chain.
My ceiling fan just completely stopped working today. I bet this is the problem. Great video, thanks!
I have a double capacitor but can’t find an exact replacement. What else can I do
I would think you could find something with both microfarad values somewhere. Did you search by part number or mf values?
@@fixthemthings searched both. But no luck so far. It’s a 1.2 and 1.6 uf. Might have to get singles.
@Fix Them Things. I have a question please. Why is it that when the original capacitor of a ceiling fan gets spoiled and you replace it with a different one, the fan speed from 1 to 5 is basically the same high speed instead of it been normal like 1 been the slowest, then 2 will be a little high and the last speed which is 5 been the highest speed?
Sounds like your pull switch is bad. When you are on the highest speed the cap is not used. If you use the pull switch a lot then it’s highly possible that it is the problem. Also, some of the switches have push in wires that don’t make good contact. I tried posting a circuit diagram here but TH-cam won’t let me paste it.
@@fixthemthings anyway it’s not a pull switch but the regulator switch type.
Thanks a bunch.
Just came across your video and I have the same speed on my living room fan.
Going to pull the capacitor and get it replaced. ;-)
1) I like short videos.
2) the capacitor had bubbles.
Thanks!!
My part 2 video is better. Close up view.
What will be cause of the fan that doesn't rotate with blade but rotates without blades
Ossai Macdonald probably not enough umph from a bad capacitor. Put blades back on. Turn fan on and give it a push by hand. If it takes off, then it will be bad capacitor.
Have fixed the blades back but I pushed it before it start rotating slowly
What type of tester you used sir? Thanks😊
If you are talking about the non contact flashlight voltage detector it is a Fluke LVD2. I use it everyday on the job.
Mine won't run but if I start it by hand it will work on any speed, and continue to work. Turn it off and wait a while and it won't work again. Thought maybe it was bad connection in a wire nut but checked all those and they are tight. Ideas? Just a bad motor?
SB H that is the perfect example of a bad capacitor. The capacitor basically jump starts the motor to get it going. So when you push it by hand you act as a capacitor. Replace your capacitor and it should fix it.
@@fixthemthings Badass, just used this on my fan that hasn't worked for a couple years now.Thanks much
Hi, thank you for your help , where can I buy capacitor?
I think double-sided tape is also very helpful for taping the capacitor or even switch to housing.
Sir, is it possible to use different capacitor for my ceiling fan. Original capacitor is 1.3uf+2uf+2uf/450v+400+400 and the one the bought is 1.5uf+2uf+3uf/500+400+400.
Thank u.
First ,I have to say I am not an expert on this. The values you mention looks like it may be OK. If you go too high you can burn out the windings. The speeds may be different. It would be best to get the proper capacitor specified for the motor.
I assume my fan has a bad capacitor. It randomly stopped working one day and I would try it once in awhile and sometimes I would hear a hum with the fan turning very slowly if at all and most of the time it wouldn’t turn at all and would just make a hum. I’m hoping it’s the capacitor since the fan is only 4 years old and was original to the house we bought a year ago. Seems to me that’s not a very long time for a fan to stop working
Try spinning it when it hums. It may keep going. That tells me it s the capacitor. Lightning can also take out these capacitors. Most of the time they go bad with age.
@@fixthemthings Back when it was working at all I would try to spin it and it would slow down to the point of not running anymore and would still hum so I would have to shut off the switch. Now for several weeks whenever I turn on the power it doesn’t even make a hum at all and does not move. I think it’s the capacitor too
Was the uf reting the same od did you go a tad higher
THANK GOD u fixed it and not replace it bc I love that fan.
nice video..how do you know you wired it correctly, 4 wire/5 wire? New capacitor vs old.
The capacitor was a direct replacement so it is wired correctly.
My other ceiling fan capacitor has died also so I may make a better “more detailed” video on that one.
Number of uf is all that matters for wires. As long as new wire is connected in place of old wire for certain number of uf, or if it's main wire in place of old main wire, you should be fine.
Can you put a link or name of the device that you use to check for power on the wires?
Def Con happy to. I use only Fluke products for testing as an Industrial Electrician . I use this one daily and is also a handy led light too. May be cheaper somewhere else but here is amazon’s link.
www.amazon.com/Fluke-LVD2-LVD2-Volt-Light/dp/B000R7ZA1K
Thanks! Where do you find replacement capacitors?
I used a 4565UF capacitor but you need to check the capacitor number for your fan. I will also add this link in the description. I wish I did a close up of working on the capacitor. Maybe I will make a better video later.
www.amazon.com/dp/B005OSJ5U4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_GCXM0V47YF4W203Y6D3X
Would this also be reason light does not work or would that be a seperate power issue?
That is on a separate wire. I have a better video coming out soon about the ceiling fan
The capacitor is supposed to only control the fan.
@@CeilingFanVideosOnYTthanks
My fan turns on and moves like half inch when I turn the switch on but it will only start spinning when I use something to kick start the spinning. Today even that won't work. Is it the capacitor or can it be something else?
Yashny Art n Vlogs if you have to push it to make it go, the capacitor is bad. Try different switch speed positions and push it. Switch could be faulty too.
@@fixthemthings Thank you for explaining. And OMG the trick worked! I tried different speeds and now it is working. Thank you so much! Your video and you are so helpful ❤
My ceiling fan doesnt spin but the light turns on what do i do???
Brayden Rodriguez then replace the capacitor.
Very Talented
love this!!! too bad i am short and not strong enough to fix my fan. maybe someday it will just magically work again.
Nope it won't it's screwed just call electrician
There’s a thing called a ladder 🪜
And if you have trouble balancing yourself on a ladder, you got to practice, or maybe just get a lift.
it's easier to just move. Get a fresh start.
My fan capascitor CBB61 Has one Orange, One Gray One Purple, and one yellow wire. I cant find one that matches that.
Is this it?
BOJACK CBB61 4.5uF+5uF+6uF 250V AC Ceiling Fan Starting Capacitor for Compatible with Harbor Breeze & New Tech 4 Wire(Pack of 1 Pcs) a.co/d/22zlzVc
When u say the power is off do i have to turn of the breaker or is the wall switch just fine?
Always turn the power off at the source which would be the breaker.
If you have to ask that question you are not ready to do electrical work.
TY for the video! My capacitor big bubbles on both sides so i will replace it!
Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. When I checked my capacitor, it wasn't bubbly but it did have some rusty dust on it. It's the second time our fan has died on us. Would you rather this could be the regulator switch in the wall? Cuz the last time, the electrician changed the regulator, said the fan capacitor was fine. I would like your expert advice on this. Thanks
Enigmatic definitely!!! Not sure about “regulator” switch. I think you mean the wall switch or pull chain switch. Could be either. If they pushed the wire into the hole on the wall switch it is possible it has a bad connection. Probably not, but possible. I always wrap the wires around the screw for better connection on the wall switches. The pull chain switch is more of a problem as those wires usually are pushed in and the switches are cheaply made. They will fail from excessive pulling. In my experiences it is almost always the capacitors. Usually after lightning storms.
@@fixthemthings Thanks for replying. Yes, it's like a dimmer switch from which we can select the speed of the fan and such. Anyway, I agree with you too. I think I need that capacitor changed along with the whole wall socket board too. It's an old house and switches are dying on us. Better to get a new one installed all the way.
P. S if it had only been the capacitor I would've changed it, but for this definitely we'll be needing a proper electrician.
Thanks for your expert point of view. 🙂
Ok so I’ve changed the capacitor but it still runs slow?🙁
If the capacitor was wired correctly then the only other thing would be the pull chain switch unless you have a remote control to switch the speeds.
@@fixthemthings hey thanks for replying!
The capacitor are connected correctly and how do I fix the pull chain switch?
@@dalinaotawa the pull switch connects one of the 3 wires on the capacitor for different speeds. I have seen the switches break inside and also wires pull out the switch itself. You should be able to find that switch at Home Depot or Lowe’s. I would gently pull on the wires from the switch with the power OFF of course. See if they come out. Take a picture first so you know how it goes back. I will be doing a better video soon as my other fan is now only running one speed.
Thank you so much we have a Harbor Breeze that does not run right because it goes very slow and low but it goes faster on medium-high
great video. where do I buy a new capacitor?
clevelandrum Lowe’s has them. Not sure if it’s in the store but it is online.
m.lowes.com/pd/Harbor-Breeze-Black-Scroll-Kit/3533088?cm_mmc=SCE_PLA_ONLY-_-FashionFixtures-_-SosCeilingFansAndLandscape-_-3533088:Harbor_Breeze&CAWELAID=&kpid=3533088&CAGPSPN=pla&k_clickID=go_751827779_54984912429_271362012937_aud-488479589213:pla-450827956770_m_9010821&gclid=Cj0KCQjwguDeBRDCARIsAGxuU8bN4wOq1oU6RO8u9_H7q9Y3Ma5DxWGgl6oF1pSiR3ZhbyOx6FuFsPMaAskhEALw_wcB
thank you! @@fixthemthings
nice I bought new ceiling fan then i found that problem !! very sad but this vedo helped me to find the problem thank you Technician
Well done!
Thank you! Great video.
I suspect my problem is that capacitor. Thank you for your help.
Those are Harbor Breeze Calera. Maybe old capacitor got affected by hot and cold weather?
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How can the weather affect the ceiling fan?
Fans & Appliances With Bobbie Ochieng Well, extreme heat can wear out capacitor faster.
Fans & Appliances With Bobbie Ochieng Corrosion can happen too.
If I replaced both these and still have a slow running fan is the fan just done? Can the reverse switch cause this issue?
Reverse switch wouldn't really slow down the fan. The factors that slow down the fan includes:
Bad capacitor.
Overpitched blade arm.
Bad bearings, but there would be short spin down before obviously slowed down high.
Winding taps connected together (happens rarely, and can make all speeds the same, only some fans use winding taps for speeds)
Bad transformer (only few fans use transformer)
Can you show me which wires from the fan go to the capacitor? My wife didn't take a pic before unwiring the bad one. I have the same capacitor you did in the video. I'm stuck and it's getting hot in my living room. Thanks
Jeremy Edmondson should just match color for color. I have a picture but it won’t let me add it from my phone. I’ll have to do that from my computer later.
I have been trying to add the photo of the connections but TH-cam is not letting me paste a picture in the comments. I don't see an add picture button either. Sorry.
Heard a pop then the fan stopped turning and no humming but the lights still work. HELP😢!!! Harbor Breeze fan..
Great info.. I'm off to fix mine.😊
I just uploaded a new more detailed video about this capacitor replacement.
My ceiling fan situation is - both the light and the fan don't work. Is it the capacitor?
Probably not. The cap is only for the motor speeds. Sounds like pull chain switch or something further upstream like loose wires at wall switch or wire nuts. Could be bad connection at outlet where they tapped switch from. If the wires are stabbed in the back of the outlet, it could be burnt. A good electrician will wrap the screws instead of stab in the back.
I have no. power now on. my. ceding fan. you think. its blow out ?
the speed of my fan is normal, but suddenly the fan switch off and cannot turn on. Its also cause the house black out when the incident happen. Is it capacitor problem? or pcb board problem or what? My ceiling fan is the type that have pulling chain on it. Elmark brand. age is for about 10 years old
Muhammad Faris most of the time it’s a bad capacitor. Does your light work? The pull chains are usually damaged from pulling on them hard which could be your issue too. Not enough information to troubleshoot for you.
@@fixthemthings the wall switch i hv changed it properly, my pulling chain its ok, its nothing wrong about the fan speed. but suddenly its turn off. But first thing i want to know, is it true that capacitor is only important in fan speed only? Is it important in the whole process? Sorry for the lack of infromation because im working rn
n extra information, my fan doesnt have light when it is purchased
thank you
What kind of fans are those?
Harbor Breeze Caleras
Where do I buy that part?
Here is a link to amazon but first check how many wires and the capacitance before purchasing. There is a tab to select the proper one.
www.amazon.com/HQRP-2-Pack-Ceiling-Capacitor-Coaster/dp/B01BFJ0MH0/ref=asc_df_B01BFJ0MH0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=343187906542&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1634832648184834746&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010753&hvtargid=pla-728234432390&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=69721953755&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343187906542&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1634832648184834746&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010753&hvtargid=pla-728234432390
When you say “no power” do you mean just the switch being turned off? Or cutting the power to that section by flipping breakers?
Dakota Tipton cut the breaker to that specific area is best.
Ok thank you for the reply!
I want to a ceiling fan and light store and they were not able to help me with a capacitor. They said it was very hard to find one for an old Casablanca ceiling fan. Is that true?
The best thing to do is look at the capacitor in your fan for a part number and do a search. If you can’t read the part number make a note on how many wires and colors. I ordered mine online. You should be able to find one for $10-15.
I couldn’t see what you were doing, only the backs of your arms. But I did get to see that a capacitor replacement is a quick and easy repair so that I can get even longer life from my quiet and efficient 28-year-old Casablanca Aria fan.
I have a better video. The link is at the end of this video.
Arent you supposed to turn off the power at the circuit breaker?
It actually says that in the description. But yes.
You rock brother man!
Is that a hunter fan?
No its a harbor breeze
Has a loose set screw on the downrod as well, causing all that left-to-right motion. I’d have tighten that up too while there. Turn and a half with a Phillips head.
Been having my fan on for four days and now it's broken :O The horror heat here is insane (28 C or 82 F) : /
Anywho...now i know the problem thx :D
I tried replacing my capacitor but it wasnt that. If you have a remote control fan it's sometimes the remote receiver. I had that be the case in 2 Costco Hunter fans. One yrs ago & the one that led me to watching this video
@Fix Them Things, I am at my wits end to find a capacitor.I am aware they are all over, but one I need per spec no.I will start in short with the fan.I have no id of fan of which, my luck.I have a hunch it is a Harbor Breeze.I may suspect it is on top of motor and will have to rip whole fan down.2 foot blades, big size fan, ceiling.Worked for years as it is older nowFan has light duty on it in use.Kept it clean in room of house.Had a issue of ran on high speed and med.Low it would stop and hum.Went on for years I guess.Anyway, today I broke the speed switch.I get inside fan and inspect and indeed switch for speed is broke case cracked bad.Three speed switch.I see also the capacitor is on it's way to the dump.Has a large knot on it swelled up.I have the switch to replace issue is, capacitor.Hate to toss fan knowing it is capacitor.Finding my capacitor is a joke.On it is all and I mean all listed.RU.Below that is #E158584.Middle is, 1.75uf below is, R line straight out to Y.Below is, line out to P.Below is, 3uf.Below is, 250vac 60hz T 70*c.I work on electronics so, I understand most this.Except I can't seem to get a clear part number.I run everything comes back to capacitors for sale 1.5uf 3uf.I can't say for sure if that will impact the start or run of fan 1.5 from 1.75.So, with all said I need a 3 wire red blue yellow capacitor 1.75uf 3uf.Where is that exact one at?
Joesph Baumgardner have you tried taking that info to Ace hardware or Lowe's or home depot? They might help you find it
I replace the pull switch and now I can’t remember which wire goes into low one and two speed can you help me I have the same my ceiling fan
Wayne Krassner I will try to look if I have time tomorrow. Could you find anything on google?
Fix Them Things! Hi thanks for getting back to me no I'd have not found anything on the web I will look again today but I see that the one of the cables from the capacitor was not connected, i connected it to a black grounding cable that's hanging from the rest of the fan and I don't thinkt all the wires are connected correctly it because when I connected the cable to the black grounding cable are the fan now only works on superfast so I think the there's three cables on one side and two on the other side I will I need to know how they're connected
where was the wall switch for those fans
Please see a more detailed video explaining the wires here: th-cam.com/video/go4hAPqYZnU/w-d-xo.html
Good video thanks man
Hi +Fix Them Things!,
From 2 days whenever I switched on my ceiling fan it started at high speed and then intermittently became slow, picked up speed. I suspected a loose capacitor connection, but didn't confirm so. Today after around 2 minutes of switching it on there was a small spark and the fan & all other electric/electronic appliances went off in the room as circuit breaker tripped.
When I inspected there was a loose capacitor wire for sure. I removed some more plastic coating from its front end and inserted it well. However, it seems it didn't work. Do you think capacitor suddenly getting disconnected from the running fan damaged its winding or something?
watawonderfulworld I would think either the capacitor or switch is bad. The switches usually just have the wires pushed in which make a terrible connection. Tripping the breaker is either a short circuit or an overload which I assume tripped due to the loose wire on the cap touching metal (short). Does it run at all?
No... It doesn't run now. It just stays put makin a buzzing sound until I give it a little push after which it starts but rotates too slowly.
Ok. That's good. You need a new capacitor or your leads are not connected good. Do not try to run it until you get a new capacitor or check the connection. The capacitor starts the motor and adjusts the speeds through the pull switch. Since you had to give it a kickstart push, that proves it is a capacitor problem. Hope that helps you.
Fix Them Things! Hello what if the fan makes humming sound but won't spin at all either direction ? Also the humming of the motor gets louder as I go from low med high.It won't even keep spinning even if I give it a strong whirl.Also it spins freely.It's not hung up at all.
Good job. I'll try.
My ceiling fan light can't on no light on ps show me how to do.
Were was the switch for those fans
Jason Mckay the switch was on the opposite side I was standing on. The switch was fine. It is almost always the capacitor unless someone actually pulls the switch cord too hard.
Do you mean the wall switch
Jason Mckay no the rotary pull switch inside the fan. They will go bad from pulling them too hard.
Ok were is the wall switch
helpful
When I turn my room fan on, the electricity goes off in my room.
A little zoom would've improved this video
I just uploaded an improved video yesterday. It is here: th-cam.com/video/go4hAPqYZnU/w-d-xo.html
Thank you
Wirenuts... I so hate wirenuts or end-crimps (you can uncrimp those with some pliers by squeezingthe sides, saves wire and the effort of stripping) for that matter. Wago 221 all the way for me in every electronics job. Those work with all kinds of wire at least.
Nobody's ever heard of those. Wire nuts do the job fine, are cheap, easy to buy anywhere, any DIY guys has loads of them already, pros use them, they are the go to tool in all AC work, they are easy to use and understand, and require no tool. They have zero downside unless you just want to be different. If you can't buy those Wagos at Home Depot what's the point in even bringing them up?
@TheLarryBrown Because I have a Bauhaus where I can get them. We are on different continents, but Wago is available in the USA as far as I know. Also the advantage of Wago is it is reusable and easy to make changes or add additional wires if needed.
My lights on my ceiling fan work but the fan doesn't spin. Is this the same part I would need to fix mine?
Will the fan turn on if you spin it by hand then stay running (try pulling switch and try all three speeds)? If not, then the pull switch may be bad.
My fan won’t stop running. Control is on my wall. Control won’t shut off, change speed or turn on fan lights. Don’t want to buy controller or receiver and learn that wasn’t the issue. Suggestions? Also pulled only fan chain and won’t do anything. If I turn breaker back on, fan blades continue on.
Al Complaint batteries are dead or the remote needs to be re-paired. Not repaired, re-paired. You will have to look up the procedure for your remote.
Good.
52" Harbor Breeze Calera!
0:19 ceiling fan runs off high speed
I am 57 and never had a capacitor go on a fan ever, all fans from Home Depot or Lowes, some over 20 years old, weird.
Found this video because my fan in my daughter room stopped working period, no lite no spin just a hum for a second when turn off, yess off???
Wish it could've been a close up look
Rosita X yes. Sorry. This is one of my worst videos. I’m not a camera man. I’m an electrician. I am thinking of making a video on capacitors that can go bad around the house.
@@fixthemthings Yes!! That would be great! Looking forward to those videos.
When I turn my fan on the microwave starts
FoxArrowOwl that’s a good one. Never heard of that. Are you using a remote to turn your fan on. If so, change the address DIP switches and see if that fixes it. I have heard of garage door openers turning fans on before.
Wish I could see what you are doing
Yes. Sorry that video was not very good. I'm still learning better ways to do the videos.
Looks great, and with a brighter bulb installed that’s all the light you need. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxWF88GpljEn-0o34vtLFazEQ5h5Q33SjU As far as ease of installation- this was my first ceiling fan and it took about 3 hours because I had no idea what I was doing and also it’s helpful to have a second set of hands and a magnetic drill bit. Works great.
Harbor Breeze Calera
changed the capacitor and the fan still won't turn on
Probably your pull chain switch then.
@@fixthemthings
I got a new pull switch too and still not working.. light turns on. idk what to do
thank you for your help
volume to low
Done podcast on this
Gracias por nada. No se vio como puso los cables
israel Santana no es nada dificil solo se cortan los cables del capacitor viejo y unes el nuevo no importa de que lado valla el cable
Plz someone help
Harbor Breeze Calera