This is a longer version of my popular video on how to repair your electric fan. This one uses a desk fan as example and shows you the common cause of fan failure. Recorded using a Nokia Pureview 808
*Bought this fan for the summer and so far it works great **Fastly.Cool** ! It's very quiet and not too loud, but also acts as a "white noise" when I go to sleep. No complaints from me!*
You're video is magical! All I did was watch it and right at the end of the video my USB powered fan worked again! I'm sure that I'll have to replace the capacitor though since that's what you taught me is the usual problem when it experiences slowdowns.
It sounds like your fan was probably overheated, and has a resettable fuse, and when it cooled down enough, it started itself back up automatically. If it overheats too many times your capacitor may die.
I was just looking for a way to fix a slow moving fan. So what I did was open it and then put an air canister and blew into it until it was relatively clean and then put everything back and the fan moves at its usual speed for those who are interested.
I’ve been fixing fans for 20 years, the problem I find is the shaft bearings/bushings get dirty or dusty and the lubricating felt dries out causing the shaft lube to overheat and tarnish causing fan not to spin freely. I usually install connectors on all the fan motor wires to ease disassembly in the future, then I polish motor shaft in area of both end bearings, then brass brushes inside the bearings as well as relube the felts on both ends with electric motor oil. I’ve also started buying 70’s era fans and doing this same process because the motors were far superior in design and longevity compared to the garbage of today
Lubrication took care of my fan's problem without replacing any parts. My fan would only rotate when forced by hand - and then only very roughly. I disassembled the motor and greased the shaft where it goes through the holes at the front and back of the motor. I could immediately feel that smooth rotation was restored. When I reassembled everything and powered up the fan it ran normally again.
Which part of UK you live.. I live in London and it have never been 40 here and its alwyas the hottest in UK. like today is 33 and my fan stopped working.
Obviously, with the power disconnected from the fan, you can check the continuity. Most digital multimeters have the continuity test, which applies a small current at low voltage through the component. For example, on my Fluke multimeter, If it is open (bad), generally there is no beep, if it is closed (good), then there is a continuous beep. Another way to check the fuse with a multimeter that does not have a continuity test is to remove the fuse at least from one side of the circuit (desolder one lead from the circuit), and set your multimeter to measuring resistance (Ohm or Greek letter Ω), and make sure the range (measurement unit) is set to the lowest (there are usually 1Ω, 1000Ω, 100000Ω and 1MΩ) put the two test probes across the two leads of the fuse. If it shows a very low resistance like 1Ω to 0.1Ω it's good. If it shows something like infinity, or 0Ω then it's bad.
@@conceptedge so if you use the continuity meter setting you do not have to remove the thermal sensor from the fans wires to test it. [the wires can stay attached on both ends; stay in the circuit and still test it]
Dang - you are the first video I found showing taking off the casing to expose motor.... I did that to mine and cleaned and fixed it BUT I put it back together I didn’t place it proper and need to take it off again BUT it was a major pain in butt to take casing off because where your front plastic plate is held on with just a couple screws mine snaps on with tight plastic ‘tabs’ that almost caused me to mangle the fan the first time I took it apart... I suspect there is an easier way besides wedging a screwdriver between the plastic and wiggling while pulling, pushing and cursing to detach the two pieces but I haven’t figured it out and was hoping TH-cam had the win. Le sigh. Thanks so much for the very informative tutorial though, I learned new stuff and I’ll come back for more at some point.
Will the solutions you presented in this video work for all fan models? Because the fan that I need to repair came from japan. Additionally, the problem with mine is that it experienced the exact same slow start up issues as you fan in the video, but now when I turn it on it just makes a humming noise.
I replaced the capacitor as you suggested, but it still did not fix the problem. On my fan, I have a knob that has 4 positions = 0 (off), 3 (high), 2 (medium), 1 (low). At position 3, there seems to be attempt to try to start --- I feel a slight vibration in the motor, but the blade does not turn.
My fan abruptly stopped spinning while using it and then start spinning again after almost 24 hrs, like nothing happened. Is there an explanation or solution for this?
I have a Lasko 18" pedestal fan which recently started spinning slowly and overheating. i changed the capacitor from a 4uf to a 5uf but it still spins slow. does this mean the resistor is bad?
Sooo.... found a standing fan that hasn’t worked for years. Checked the plug and connections and they all worked. I lubricated it and it would spin if I spun the shaft but if I placed the blades on it wouldn’t. Does that mean I have to change the capacitor?
Thank you for posting this information very nice video! The capacitor I guess you got it online. That capacitor sometimes is part of the switch housing. This will save me money. By the way do not worry about the negative reviews here. They complain only because they can afford a new fan.
+Joanna Therese Sarmiento Simple. The capacitor is broken or the wires to it are damaged. A capacitor is like a kick start in the beginning to get it moving, and while moving the capacitor still works, it's like a little boost. If it's broken you'd have to spin the fan yourself to get it moving like yours.
that thermal fuse is NOT "resettable". once it opens its toast. in my experience, the thermal fuse is the prime culprit in small motor failure. they will often fail just from age. easy test is to connect the leads together bypassing the fuse & see if the motor runs.
You are correct that some thermal fuses are not resettable, but many modern appliance come with the resettable version like this: www.littelfuse.com/products/resettable-ptcs.aspx
You can get one with a higher voltage, but never a lower voltage. However, you want to use the same capacitance. If it is 1.2uf, you can use 2uf if needed but not 10uf.
hi, recently my fan started spinning slowly even at highest speed and i have replace the 1.2uf capacitor with 1.5uf and the fan is able to start properly at spd 2 and 3(highest is 3) but it started spinning slowly at spd 1. any advice is it safe to replace overrated capacitor??
That can happen sometimes, don't worry. If you need speed 1, you can get it started at speed 2 and put it back to 1 once it starts and it will keep spinning at speed 1. You can use a capacitor with higher capacitance in general, as long as the voltage rating is the same or higher.
At speed 1 there is more resistance. The capacitor can vary in its capacitance (it's normal). Depending on the quality of the capacitor the variables can exceed 10%. If the fan spins slower at speed 1 at start-up, it's just not getting enough current from the capacitor to kick start the motor because at speed 1 there is also higher resistance by design. At speed 2 and 3 the resistance lower so even with the same capacitor more current can flow. I think a 3~4 uf capacitor would solve the problem.
It's hard to say how to repair it without knowing the make and model and seeing it. Since it's operational at full speed, you may first check / replace the potentiometer (the dial that allows you to adjust the speed).
Guys be carful capacitors stores electricity inside them even if they are removed imagine them like a power bank so u must empty them by engaging a resistor it can realy harms u slm
like the motor gear noise. The blades spin well. Just turning left to right will stuck and jam half way. Pushing it to left or right a bit then it turns again but another turn will jam again.
Actually I found out that the gear attached to knob will move to left when rotating. Then I used the plumbers tape on the knob near the gear and it solves the problem. My question is why will the gear not holding tight with the gear beside it?
Okay I don’t have that problem my problem is why is my fan spin a round and stop rotating after five seconds do you have a video for that one I know this video is old
mine was working just fine and like 30 min later it just stopps no humming no nothing sounds like its off but its still on speed 2? any help i tried unplugging and trying other outlet didnt work
Hello. HELP. Maybe you can help me with your talent. I have a Rovex brand fan. Reference VT10-40 / V608. Voltage 230 V ~. Frequency 50 Hz. Intensity 0.24 A. Power 55 W. Class II. Air flow 65 m3 / minutes. 2 son come from the electrical outlet that plugs into a wall socket and are connected under the fan on the plate to turn on or off the fan (plate called contactor I think ..... choose between 3 speeds and start or stop). From there are connected son on the small black cube (I forgot his name, it's a kind of square or black rectangle with 2 rods where are welded son) and 5 son of different colors but difficult to identify because I'm color-blind (2 kinds of colors 1 dark green and 1 light green, 1 white, 1 light yellow and 1 rosé ... Frankly for me it's difficult to identify colors with certainty, so I'm not sure of their colors) . In short, this 5 wires should normally be connected to the motor of the copper coil, directly on the copper. But that's where I have a problem because the 5 wires supposed to be connected on the coil motor are all detached and I can not identify the exact place where I have to reconnect them (or weld if it's done on directly). Please help me, need explanation with these 5 wires, where should I connect them on the copper coil? Inside the coil, there are 16 rectangle-shaped notches one after the other in circular. It's inside where the rod is centered with the fan magnet. The coil is made of red copper and normally it would have to leave the small copper wires but they were not visible as if they had been cut or torn up which makes it possible to connect the 5 wires. So I can not identify the exact place where to connect these 5 strands therefore to run the engine by sending electricity
Did I miss something like the part where you replaced the compassator? (Not sure of spelling) in this video, you didn't even show what a compassator looks like much less how to replace it. I'm lost
Jancey Matthews Please pay attention, it's at 2:30. Also, you need some basic skills with soldering and electrical things before attempting any repair. See my other video about how to solder.
my table fan got stuck when i used whole night and in the morning it was stuck ,, and it was hard to rotate .... i done the oiling thing and my fan blades rotate.. but the fan not speeding up when i was changing the speed and also fan run on same speed in all the speed switches and fan motor getting too hot that we cant touch ... after using it for 5 min .. pls fix my issue .
Normally I'm good at and love fixing things... this I don't feel like fixing this.. I am pissed my fan just stopped working though I might just hit up Walmart and buy a new one...
my fan sometimes slows down like, there was a power shortage but when i try tu push the head of the fan it started seeding up again and if i let go it slows down again, btw my fan is almost like on 24/7 but not really it's like 18/7
+kenjesson yamagami If you haver an under-voltage condition because there is not sufficient stable power, then it is normal the fan slows done. However, if the fan slows down with stable power and cannot spin normally at start up, you need to change the capacitor.
You didn't mention one of the main reasons why a ventilator doesn't work: the absence of oil/grease in the bearings! Just try to get access to the bearings and oil them with penetrating or household oil. Don't use WD 40! Don't use too much oil and don't let any drops fall on the copper parts.
... Dont want to be too hard on this guy, he does explain how common faults affect fans, but as a trained technician, I must tell everyone that all capacitors HOLD A CHARGE. The charge needs to be SAFELY bled off (drawn) from the capacitor first, or (an easier way) is to wait for the capacitor's charge to dissipate... Usually 1 hour (with all power turned off to the device). Even then, a pro would still check (with a multimeter) to see if the capacitor was no longer live. Not sure why this guy edits his video... We aren't shown how he swaps out the capacitor. My advice: If you aren't SURE what you're doing with mains voltage equipment, leave it well alone. Guide to how to bleed capacitor here: th-cam.com/video/aEupCE9btEU/w-d-xo.html
Each fan is different. This video is designed for people who have the skill to troubleshoot the electrical part and replace a capacitor. Generally such people can figure out how to remove the blade. They can always take it to a technician for service.
If this is Jean claude van damme I was wondering where youve been. Ole stevy seagulls got fat and became a sherrif in texas.. and youre chillin out fixin things.. aieet then..
Who else thinks the person who made this video sounds a bit like Jean-Claude Van Damme?.. And I don't mean just the accent but also the actual tone and cadence of his voice?
We love this - its small and th-cam.com/users/postUgkxlmCcACUKg6nJKF53Fy9qNgPlHio1azE1 light so you can carry it around to another room with ease. My son can operate the switch super easy with the 3-speeds. And the openings around the fan are not wide enough for tiny fingers which is perfect if you have young ones in the house . We would definitely purchase this again.
Great vid. A neighbor gave me a Vento brand floor fan that she said "gave up on her" plus she was moving out so she was tossing all sorts of "goodies". The fan caught my attention because I have serviced (lubricated mostly) over the years all of my fans and have yet to cause more ecological problems by dumping them in the garbage. Well, I took the fan back and lubed it as usual but it would not start up (capacitor most likely as you say) but spinning by hand, spun verrrry slowly with the juice connected. At least it spun as before it was very hard to do so. I am going to buy the capacitor first as you suggest, and see what happens and altho Vento is a decent brand (cost around $800mxn pesos or $45 usd at local Mexican Home Depot) as seen by the construction of the motor--very solid, it too had all leads soldered to the capacitor but not prob for me. Will update progress.
+Romel Wilgen A ton of this stuff from China is no good. I still have a fan my grandfather had.. from the 30's.. just a drop of oil now and then. What is funny/ironic is that many companies moved out of the country because of tight environmental rules.. and we exchange that for products that don't last and wind up in the landfill.
First thing to check before replacing anything is if you can hear it trying to work then check for seized spindle. If it is seized unblock it give it a good clean and grease up. Worked for me.
There is a heat wave in Sweden at the moment and ALL desk fans are sold out in the whole country. But I got hold of an old one that takes forever to spin up and I suspect the capacitor. Thank you for this walkthrough of possible desk fan faults. Now to find an offline store that sells such a capacitor...
sometimes the thing that spins has no grease so i used wd40 til it dripped and i turn the fan on for 4 min and let the wd40 work... also if you get hair stuck on the spin thing thats another easy thing to deal with.
Yeah, great...so after 3 hours of labor...i got er goin till the bearings go out...loews recycled mine n i got a new one for 14.99...capacitors store high current, even unplugged unless u discharge em/i wouldnt recommend this unless u know what yore doin
what a tease...6 minutes of slow mo chat, then...Presto! "Now it works cause I replaced the capacitor." Didn't show a single relevant pic of doing the essence of the repair. But he saved the planet from one more junked fan, at least. LOL.
The soldering skill is covered in other videos on my channel so I don't want to be repetitive. It is not easy to edit the video down to the more relevant part pertaining to the actual troubleshooting.
+1000uf I guess that your fan had this problem where you turn it on and it doesn't spin at all. The same thing happened to me with my Lasko 16" Oscillating Pedestal Fan 2524 (Older Model) on Wednesday, 3/16/2016. Does this use the same kind of type or something inside the fan motor with the wires and stuff? I do want to get my Lasko 16" Oscillating Pedestal Fan 2524 (Older Model) fixed and get it to spin again at a Fan Speed I choose. Can you tell me in the comments how to repair my Lasko 16" Oscillating Pedestal Fan 2524 (Older Model)? I wish to get it fixed.
There's a related video that shows how to replace the capacitor, although not for one that is soldered in. That's a different video. Anyway, comments have helpful answers, like where to buy a capacitor. My suggestion would be hardware store but one of the comments suggest checking online. th-cam.com/video/RIUtBWJeJDE/w-d-xo.html
How to fix: Step 1: throw fan away. Step 2: go to a local antique store and find a vintage/antique fan in good working order. Step 3: use said vintage fan in place of Chinese POS
Haha, it certainly is easier, but even the vintage fans using motor starter capacitor will need to replace the capacitor with enough time of use. The capacitors don't last forever, but good ones tend to last longer.
hello good sir.. 1 question..what if the fan does spin but spins really slowly after the start up and it took about 5-10 min to reach its desired/actual speed?. can u tell me whats possibly be the problem and how to fix it?. please.
+MoZan Capacitor. Check if the wires to the capacitor are okay, or buy a new one. Try spin it yourself as fast as you can and see if it moves by itself
*Bought this fan for the summer and so far it works great **Fastly.Cool** ! It's very quiet and not too loud, but also acts as a "white noise" when I go to sleep. No complaints from me!*
You're video is magical! All I did was watch it and right at the end of the video my USB powered fan worked again! I'm sure that I'll have to replace the capacitor though since that's what you taught me is the usual problem when it experiences slowdowns.
It sounds like your fan was probably overheated, and has a resettable fuse, and when it cooled down enough, it started itself back up automatically. If it overheats too many times your capacitor may die.
Straight to the point. No music or faffing about. Thank you very much.
I was just looking for a way to fix a slow moving fan. So what I did was open it and then put an air canister and blew into it until it was relatively clean and then put everything back and the fan moves at its usual speed for those who are interested.
I’ve been fixing fans for 20 years, the problem I find is the shaft bearings/bushings get dirty or dusty and the lubricating felt dries out causing the shaft lube to overheat and tarnish causing fan not to spin freely.
I usually install connectors on all the fan motor wires to ease disassembly in the future, then I polish motor shaft in area of both end bearings, then brass brushes inside the bearings as well as relube the felts on both ends with electric motor oil.
I’ve also started buying 70’s era fans and doing this same process because the motors were far superior in design and longevity compared to the garbage of today
True. I couldn't agree more
BINGO! I just took mine apart, used canned duster, then hit it with WD-40 and BOOM! it starts rite up! I feel so dang smart! lol
Thanks for your useful feedback. You are right, the older stuff last longer than today's fans.
How do you install connectors on motor wires? Are they screw on connectors? Guess you don't solder the wires?
My old fan from 1990 still working until today
Good job on this instructional video. You spoke well and gave good information!
Lubrication took care of my fan's problem without replacing any parts. My fan would only rotate when forced by hand - and then only very roughly. I disassembled the motor and greased the shaft where it goes through the holes at the front and back of the motor. I could immediately feel that smooth rotation was restored. When I reassembled everything and powered up the fan it ran normally again.
for me tho
I’m sat here waiting for 40° heats in the uk with a non working fan
Adam Boardman looool Sam I’m in the uk and it’s freaking hot
Which part of UK you live.. I live in London and it have never been 40 here and its alwyas the hottest in UK. like today is 33 and my fan stopped working.
COuld you explain how to use the mulitimeter (what settings, etc) to test continuity of the fuse? Thanks.
Obviously, with the power disconnected from the fan, you can check the continuity. Most digital multimeters have the continuity test, which applies a small current at low voltage through the component. For example, on my Fluke multimeter, If it is open (bad), generally there is no beep, if it is closed (good), then there is a continuous beep. Another way to check the fuse with a multimeter that does not have a continuity test is to remove the fuse at least from one side of the circuit (desolder one lead from the circuit), and set your multimeter to measuring resistance (Ohm or Greek letter Ω), and make sure the range (measurement unit) is set to the lowest (there are usually 1Ω, 1000Ω, 100000Ω and 1MΩ) put the two test probes across the two leads of the fuse. If it shows a very low resistance like 1Ω to 0.1Ω it's good. If it shows something like infinity, or 0Ω then it's bad.
YOU CAN'T FIX YOUR FAN.. YOU ARE TOO STUPID.
@@conceptedge so if you use the continuity meter setting you do not have to remove the thermal sensor from the fans wires to test it. [the wires can stay attached on both ends; stay in the circuit and still test it]
Who is a good supplier of electronic components to rebuild a small electric motor like this, please?
And where do you get a capacitor? Thermal cut out fuse?
i was about to ask the same thing
There are some capacitors on Amazon.
Homemadewaterpomp
I'm so glad for you tube videos. they are very helpful to all. helped me out so many times! 👍
Great video I will now try and fix 2 of my fans hopefully it's the capacitors they will be cheaper than buying new fans, thank you.
Update us please.
Get a fan for no more than $15 to $25 here.
Dang - you are the first video I found showing taking off the casing to expose motor.... I did that to mine and cleaned and fixed it BUT I put it back together I didn’t place it proper and need to take it off again BUT it was a major pain in butt to take casing off because where your front plastic plate is held on with just a couple screws mine snaps on with tight plastic ‘tabs’ that almost caused me to mangle the fan the first time I took it apart... I suspect there is an easier way besides wedging a screwdriver between the plastic and wiggling while pulling, pushing and cursing to detach the two pieces but I haven’t figured it out and was hoping TH-cam had the win. Le sigh.
Thanks so much for the very informative tutorial though, I learned new stuff and I’ll come back for more at some point.
Hello sir, great video. my fan has a 3uf 300v capacitor in it, and I cannot fine a replacement in that style. can I replace it with a 3uf 450v?
Yes, you may use higher voltage but not lower.
Hi, Where did you buy the capacitor ??? Please let me know, we have the same problem.
Will the solutions you presented in this video work for all fan models? Because the fan that I need to repair came from japan. Additionally, the problem with mine is that it experienced the exact same slow start up issues as you fan in the video, but now when I turn it on it just makes a humming noise.
TheMeanIguanaFilms It applies to all fans made this way
the main thing how to change the capacitor u dint shown.....tat what public need.
Who has the correct capicator laying around? And it can kill you if you don't know what you are doing.
I replaced the capacitor as you suggested, but it still did not fix the problem. On my fan, I have a knob that has 4 positions = 0 (off), 3 (high), 2 (medium), 1 (low). At position 3, there seems to be attempt to try to start --- I feel a slight vibration in the motor, but the blade does not turn.
njtexit8 did yu find the solution to the problem
Did you try to spin at shaft motor?
try to lube the shaft and spin the blade manually and see does it helps.
i wonder if the motor could be used with a hand cranked pasta maker , to make it hands free? would it be slow enough ?
My fan abruptly stopped spinning while using it and then start spinning again after almost 24 hrs, like nothing happened. Is there an explanation or solution for this?
It could be the motor overheating triggering the thermal sensor for a safety shut-off.
I have a Lasko 18" pedestal fan which recently started spinning slowly and overheating. i changed the capacitor from a 4uf to a 5uf but it still spins slow. does this mean the resistor is bad?
Kazim Mohammed Did you clean the fan thoroughly inside? If too much dirt accumulated over the years, it could cause overheating.
Sooo.... found a standing fan that hasn’t worked for years. Checked the plug and connections and they all worked. I lubricated it and it would spin if I spun the shaft but if I placed the blades on it wouldn’t. Does that mean I have to change the capacitor?
Yes, you did all you can for the mechanical parts. Now it's time to fix the electrical.
@@conceptedge okay, thank you 😊
Well done 🇬🇧👍🏻 Cheers mate for your help 🇬🇧👍🏻🙏🏻 👍🏻
Thank you for posting this information very nice video! The capacitor I guess you got it online. That capacitor sometimes is part of the switch housing. This will save me money. By the way do not worry about the negative reviews here. They complain only because they can afford a new fan.
Thank you for the positive feedback, I am delighted to hear that I could help someone.
How about if the blades slowly moves, sometines when I turned it own I have to turn the blades a couple of times. It alsi makes a humming sounds..
+Joanna Therese Sarmiento Simple. The capacitor is broken or the wires to it are damaged. A capacitor is like a kick start in the beginning to get it moving, and while moving the capacitor still works, it's like a little boost. If it's broken you'd have to spin the fan yourself to get it moving like yours.
+Keenan Smith Thanks you helped me so much now i know how to fix my fan.
+Crazylife Gaming have you fixed it yet?
Yes it worked,but still it stops and heat
+Crazylife Gaming you're saying it stops when it overheats?
that thermal fuse is NOT "resettable". once it opens its toast. in my experience, the thermal fuse is the prime culprit in small motor failure. they will often fail just from age. easy test is to connect the leads together bypassing the fuse & see if the motor runs.
You are correct that some thermal fuses are not resettable, but many modern appliance come with the resettable version like this: www.littelfuse.com/products/resettable-ptcs.aspx
Excuse me? I dont really think you will read my comment but, i have a 250v ac capasitor, a c61, do i need another 250v or i could get a 450v instead?
You can get one with a higher voltage, but never a lower voltage. However, you want to use the same capacitance. If it is 1.2uf, you can use 2uf if needed but not 10uf.
Thank you. My shaft needed to be oiled.It spins again!
Yeah, I think that's probably the most common problem. Oil the bearing at each end of the shaft, if you can.
"My shaft needed to be oiled"
Sounds like a personal problem.
What specitic oil is applicable?? Thank you
hi, recently my fan started spinning slowly even at highest speed and i have replace the 1.2uf capacitor with 1.5uf and the fan is able to start properly at spd 2 and 3(highest is 3) but it started spinning slowly at spd 1. any advice is it safe to replace overrated capacitor??
That can happen sometimes, don't worry. If you need speed 1, you can get it started at speed 2 and put it back to 1 once it starts and it will keep spinning at speed 1. You can use a capacitor with higher capacitance in general, as long as the voltage rating is the same or higher.
thanks for the query but whenever i try to put it to speed 1 i will turn slower than before. is it other problem causing it than the capacitor?
At speed 1 there is more resistance. The capacitor can vary in its capacitance (it's normal). Depending on the quality of the capacitor the variables can exceed 10%. If the fan spins slower at speed 1 at start-up, it's just not getting enough current from the capacitor to kick start the motor because at speed 1 there is also higher resistance by design. At speed 2 and 3 the resistance lower so even with the same capacitor more current can flow. I think a 3~4 uf capacitor would solve the problem.
Good video. Where can I get a fan capacitor? Tuzaj fan. Capacitor 1616MA sk 3 UF-U 250 vac?k Look like the one you repaced.
Thanks for info. SH
What if the old capacitor was holding a high voltage. Wouldn't you need to bleed it out first?
Generally if it were a working capacitor, yes. However, since it has not enough capacitance, not a big problem.
how can i test the capacitor? just to make sure i'm replacing a defective one
JinRei get a multimeter that reads capacitance.
Sir, What about, if it is not swinging and just stays on one side, though the blades are spinning? Thanks!
Alfred Kyo That's likely a mechanical problem with the gear controlling the rotation.
Thanks :)
How did you remove the blade?
There is a plastic cap in front of the blades and you have to remove that to expose the mechanism.
Do you know how to repair a food Mixer which only runs at full speed? Thanks!
It's hard to say how to repair it without knowing the make and model and seeing it. Since it's operational at full speed, you may first check / replace the potentiometer (the dial that allows you to adjust the speed).
1000uf its a Kenwood chef a701a but thanks i will check it tonight. and report back in the morning
Well done! thanks!
Guys be carful capacitors stores electricity inside them even if they are removed imagine them like a power bank so u must empty them by engaging a resistor it can realy harms u slm
1000uf Hi, my fan stuck when turning and produced noise. How can I fix this? Model: Mistral MFF1210.
What type of noise? Do the blades spin at all?
like the motor gear noise. The blades spin well. Just turning left to right will stuck and jam half way. Pushing it to left or right a bit then it turns again but another turn will jam again.
Have you checked the rotation mechanism? What about the ball bearing? The noise is likely to be a problem with the ball bearing.
Actually I found out that the gear attached to knob will move to left when rotating. Then I used the plumbers tape on the knob near the gear and it solves the problem. My question is why will the gear not holding tight with the gear beside it?
I don't know. It's hard to say without a photo or video.
Okay I don’t have that problem my problem is why is my fan spin a round and stop rotating after five seconds do you have a video for that one I know this video is old
Most likely you have the same problem as what I described in this video. The age of this video does not matter.
mine was working just fine and like 30 min later it just stopps no humming no nothing sounds like its off but its still on speed 2? any help i tried unplugging and trying other outlet didnt work
Hello. HELP. Maybe you can help me with your talent. I have a Rovex brand fan. Reference VT10-40 / V608. Voltage 230 V ~. Frequency 50 Hz. Intensity 0.24 A. Power 55 W. Class II. Air flow 65 m3 / minutes. 2 son come from the electrical outlet that plugs into a wall socket and are connected under the fan on the plate to turn on or off the fan (plate called contactor I think ..... choose between 3 speeds and start or stop). From there are connected son on the small black cube (I forgot his name, it's a kind of square or black rectangle with 2 rods where are welded son) and 5 son of different colors but difficult to identify because I'm color-blind (2 kinds of colors 1 dark green and 1 light green, 1 white, 1 light yellow and 1 rosé ... Frankly for me it's difficult to identify colors with certainty, so I'm not sure of their colors) . In short, this 5 wires should normally be connected to the motor of the copper coil, directly on the copper. But that's where I have a problem because the 5 wires supposed to be connected on the coil motor are all detached and I can not identify the exact place where I have to reconnect them (or weld if it's done on directly). Please help me, need explanation with these 5 wires, where should I connect them on the copper coil? Inside the coil, there are 16 rectangle-shaped notches one after the other in circular. It's inside where the rod is centered with the fan magnet. The coil is made of red copper and normally it would have to leave the small copper wires but they were not visible as if they had been cut or torn up which makes it possible to connect the 5 wires. So I can not identify the exact place where to connect these 5 strands therefore to run the engine by sending electricity
Crompton Greaves table fan only sound is coming blade not spinning.....
Did I miss something like the part where you replaced the compassator? (Not sure of spelling) in this video, you didn't even show what a compassator looks like much less how to replace it. I'm lost
Jancey Matthews Please pay attention, it's at 2:30. Also, you need some basic skills with soldering and electrical things before attempting any repair. See my other video about how to solder.
Jancey Matthews He change the "capacitor" immediately after checking the resistor continuity.... he change the capacitor from 1uF 450V into 5uF 450V
my table fan got stuck when i used whole night and in the morning it was stuck ,, and it was hard to rotate .... i done the oiling thing and my fan blades rotate..
but the fan not speeding up when i was changing the speed and also fan run on same speed in all the speed switches and fan motor getting too hot that we cant touch ... after using it for 5 min .. pls fix my issue .
5uF capacitor is no hard ??? still running ?
Mine does not have the capacitor.. Its power lines are straight into coil
Thanks for sharing! Also like the name of your channel;-)
Thanks for watching! I always appreciate a positive comment.
Sir thanks for finding out the real problem of the fan capacitor. But why didn't you show how u changed the capacitor ?. Most of us are learners !!!!.
I have another video in my channel showing basic soldering skills.
I can hear the motor sound but the fan does't spin. Why is that and what should I do??
Oil the bearings.
@@yurimeyrowitz6788 kk will try that..... thanks!
Thank you.....
i used to put motorcycle engine oil heat resistance
Normally I'm good at and love fixing things... this I don't feel like fixing this.. I am pissed my fan just stopped working though I might just hit up Walmart and buy a new one...
Shieva ha same here my old one just burned out, I think it was 14 or 19 dollars and lasted almost 5 years now need a new one,
My screwdriver doesnt work and i try with my hands and got cut. Can u help me tuen on fan without screwdriver?
Try using a galvanized screwdriver
my fan sometimes slows down like, there was a power shortage but when i try tu push the head of the fan it started seeding up again and if i let go it slows down again, btw my fan is almost like on 24/7 but not really it's like 18/7
+kenjesson yamagami If you haver an under-voltage condition because there is not sufficient stable power, then it is normal the fan slows done. However, if the fan slows down with stable power and cannot spin normally at start up, you need to change the capacitor.
well the fan wont start if i put it only in level one, i must put if first to level 3 then 1 to be able to use lvl 1 fan power,
Your motor starter capacitor is going bad and losing capacitance.
oh so i should change it? ok thanks a lot
Yes. With one that has the same value if possible.
I just brought one it was on for only about 20 minutes now it's broken?
I regret to hear that.
Thanks.
like that good one
You didn't mention one of the main reasons why a ventilator doesn't work: the absence of oil/grease in the bearings!
Just try to get access to the bearings and oil them with penetrating or household oil. Don't use WD 40! Don't use too much oil and don't let any drops fall on the copper parts.
That is another main reason, but most people already know about that.
@@conceptedge I wouldn't be so shure. Many may find it helpful.
... Dont want to be too hard on this guy, he does explain how common faults affect fans, but as a trained technician, I must tell everyone that all capacitors HOLD A CHARGE. The charge needs to be SAFELY bled off (drawn) from the capacitor first, or (an easier way) is to wait for the capacitor's charge to dissipate... Usually 1 hour (with all power turned off to the device). Even then, a pro would still check (with a multimeter) to see if the capacitor was no longer live. Not sure why this guy edits his video... We aren't shown how he swaps out the capacitor. My advice: If you aren't SURE what you're doing with mains voltage equipment, leave it well alone. Guide to how to bleed capacitor here: th-cam.com/video/aEupCE9btEU/w-d-xo.html
I covered the capacitors discharging in other videos, and did not want to make this one too long. I appreciate your useful feedback.
sir, my fan starts well .then some time later it stops moving & sounding like gunn...gunn...
what's the exact problem sir.. can you explain me ?
Most likely heavily clogged/gunk. Break the fan down and give it a deep cleaning with a vac and compressed air.
Should fix it for you.
So where do you buy capacitors and fuses? Thanks.
Good
Or sometimes the motor locks up and you have to oil it
Mine won't start up at all help me
Charlie Fields can you give the symptoms, like you heard to hum sound or the shafting didn't spin freely?
I think it's hilarious you don't show us how to remove the blades. Not like I need that or anything
Each fan is different. This video is designed for people who have the skill to troubleshoot the electrical part and replace a capacitor. Generally such people can figure out how to remove the blade. They can always take it to a technician for service.
what about if the Fan not spinning at all
Check the fuse. If the fuse is good, try to replace the capacitor.
buy KDK brand, im using it for 18yrs now with no repairs or replacement of capacitors or whatsoever.. :-D
sir my table fan not moving
I hear a hum of motor and fan and motor spin
i have a problem my electric fan is just stop moving and when i try to turn it on there is no sound at all its like no electricity coming in
Check the fuse first.
@@conceptedge very funny
You didn't save the fan from polluting anything, just postponed it. Nevertheless, nice work.
1k liked some one is watching it
Gd
Poor explanation on replacing the capacitor.
I have other videos showing how to solder things.
If this is Jean claude van damme I was wondering where youve been. Ole stevy seagulls got fat and became a sherrif in texas.. and youre chillin out fixin things.. aieet then..
Who else thinks the person who made this video sounds a bit like Jean-Claude Van Damme?.. And I don't mean just the accent but also the actual tone and cadence of his voice?
Um no!
darlene3d I was actually going to comment that very thing but you beat me to it!
In other words buy another one
Best one😂
Seriously if you're going to make tutorials invest in a tripod and use both hands to show us what you're doing.
Wasted 6 minute time
All this talk but the actual repair not even shown. What a terrible video! Show how you changed the capacitor!
I have another video on my channel which teaches soldering skills.
Thank you so much for this
was cheaper buying a new fan than a new capacitor so..
We love this - its small and th-cam.com/users/postUgkxlmCcACUKg6nJKF53Fy9qNgPlHio1azE1 light so you can carry it around to another room with ease. My son can operate the switch super easy with the 3-speeds. And the openings around the fan are not wide enough for tiny fingers which is perfect if you have young ones in the house . We would definitely purchase this again.
I literally fixed my fan by hitting it with my own bare firsts.
Karl Phoenix Man you just saved me $15 & a trip to the store. Appreciate that!
Fist of Fury!
i should try that
It will only work for a while
But you didn't show how you change the Capacitor.
Great vid. A neighbor gave me a Vento brand floor fan that she said "gave up on her" plus she was moving out so she was tossing all sorts of "goodies". The fan caught my attention because I have serviced (lubricated mostly) over the years all of my fans and have yet to cause more ecological problems by dumping them in the garbage.
Well, I took the fan back and lubed it as usual but it would not start up (capacitor most likely as you say) but spinning by hand, spun verrrry slowly with the juice connected. At least it spun as before it was very hard to do so.
I am going to buy the capacitor first as you suggest, and see what happens and altho Vento is a decent brand (cost around $800mxn pesos or $45 usd at local Mexican Home Depot) as seen by the construction of the motor--very solid, it too had all leads soldered to the capacitor but not prob for me. Will update progress.
Another fan saved from polluting the environment.
I like that.
+Romel Wilgen A ton of this stuff from China is no good. I still have a fan my grandfather had.. from the 30's.. just a drop of oil now and then. What is funny/ironic is that many companies moved out of the country because of tight environmental rules.. and we exchange that for products that don't last and wind up in the landfill.
+Romel Wilgen I share your sentiment. That's why I try to repair everything I can and share it with others.
First thing to check before replacing anything is if you can hear it trying to work then check for seized spindle. If it is seized unblock it give it a good clean and grease up. Worked for me.
Explain more on seized spindle
There is a heat wave in Sweden at the moment and ALL desk fans are sold out in the whole country. But I got hold of an old one that takes forever to spin up and I suspect the capacitor. Thank you for this walkthrough of possible desk fan faults. Now to find an offline store that sells such a capacitor...
I can't believe fans are sold out in Sweden! It's an rare occurrence.
sometimes the thing that spins has no grease so i used wd40 til it dripped and i turn the fan on for 4 min and let the wd40 work... also if you get hair stuck on the spin thing thats another easy thing to deal with.
Yeah, great...so after 3 hours of labor...i got er goin till the bearings go out...loews recycled mine n i got a new one for 14.99...capacitors store high current, even unplugged unless u discharge em/i wouldnt recommend this unless u know what yore doin
what a tease...6 minutes of slow mo chat, then...Presto! "Now it works cause I replaced the capacitor." Didn't show a single relevant pic of doing the essence of the repair. But he saved the planet from one more junked fan, at least. LOL.
The soldering skill is covered in other videos on my channel so I don't want to be repetitive. It is not easy to edit the video down to the more relevant part pertaining to the actual troubleshooting.
+1000uf I guess that your fan had this problem where you turn it on and it doesn't spin at all. The same thing happened to me with my Lasko 16" Oscillating Pedestal Fan 2524 (Older Model) on Wednesday, 3/16/2016. Does this use the same kind of type or something inside the fan motor with the wires and stuff? I do want to get my Lasko 16" Oscillating Pedestal Fan 2524 (Older Model) fixed and get it to spin again at a Fan Speed I choose. Can you tell me in the comments how to repair my Lasko 16" Oscillating Pedestal Fan 2524 (Older Model)? I wish to get it fixed.
No need to get into the fan motor itself. Try to replace the capacitor. I have another video on my channel showing how to solder and de-solder.
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get a life
what brand is the fan .great video i learned a lot. thanks
There's a related video that shows how to replace the capacitor, although not for one that is soldered in. That's a different video. Anyway, comments have helpful answers, like where to buy a capacitor. My suggestion would be hardware store but one of the comments suggest checking online.
th-cam.com/video/RIUtBWJeJDE/w-d-xo.html
Here’s hoping this helps me fix my big ass fan...
How to fix:
Step 1: throw fan away.
Step 2: go to a local antique store and find a vintage/antique fan in good working order.
Step 3: use said vintage fan in place of Chinese POS
Haha, it certainly is easier, but even the vintage fans using motor starter capacitor will need to replace the capacitor with enough time of use. The capacitors don't last forever, but good ones tend to last longer.
Yeah
Shut the fuck up
I Fixed my Canadian tire pedestal fan that stopped working today and I fixed it!
hello good sir..
1 question..what if the fan does spin but spins really slowly after the start up and it took about 5-10 min to reach its desired/actual speed?.
can u tell me whats possibly be the problem and how to fix it?.
please.
+MoZan Capacitor. Check if the wires to the capacitor are okay, or buy a new one. Try spin it yourself as fast as you can and see if it moves by itself