A blade that is difficult to turn indicates a bearing or lubrication problem. I then tried replacing the capacitor but i did it with one of the same specifications that i found online.
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Hunter fan only works on high speed. Im not an electrician or ceiling fan expert. Hunter ceiling fan motor cross section. When on pulling the chain once or twice doesnt alter the speed. If the blade spins freely turn the fan on and listen as the blade accelerates to full speed. My fan would work on low speed and high speed but when i selected medium speed i got low speed. Low medium or high are all the same fast speed.
That didnt work either. I tried replacing the switch but that had no effect. On the rare occasion there is a problem it can come as a bit of a shock especially as it usually happens after a period of non use through the winter once the weather starts to warm up. 2 thoughts on troubleshooting ceiling fan problem fan works but only on one speed low. This video will give some insight into replacing the capacitor in a ceiling fan. The kitchen ceiling fan used to have 3 speeds but now only has high speed.
Wd 40 or a similar variant will typically do the trick. Every day our. 3 speed ceiling fan has only one speed. I did see two different capacitors of the 5 mfd rating could these be the problem. For those who are having a problem with their hunter 3 speed fan not working on all speeds listen up. My dad made an observation that the capacitor that wasnt working properly had a bulge in it that was.
On the third pull it will turn off. With the fan turned off and stopped spin the fan blade with your hand. The other possibility would be that the switch that controls the second. The enemy of all ceiling fans is friction too much and the fan wont turn properly. You need to look at what could be causing enough friction to the point where it impedes the fan from turning. The one has.
You can get a. For a hampton bay fan 4 wire capacitor 3 speed switch. Not only do you want to clean the ball bearings but lubricating them with some oil is a good idea too. The switch replacement is below. I have swapped fans in positions and the one side still runs slower. Any suggestions on what could be wrong.
As with all problems where the fan wont turn at all wont turn on certain speeds etc. The fan does reverse and the lights do work. Sometimes either or both the switch and capacitor fail. Hunter ceiling fans are known and trusted worldwide for their reliability. I would guess that the second position is either mis wired or on an overloaded circuit. My ceiling fan is running at high speed only no matter what position the switch is in.
It just has one speed fast. Normally once the fan is installed you can look forward to years of operation and really not give it a lot of thought till there is a problem. Be careful not to use thick grease or. Any thoughts on how it can be fixed at all. Troubleshooting a hunter ceiling fan. But only one will work running on high the other runs much slower.
Can u help me. Our ceiling fan was not turning at full speed when selecting high speed the capacitor was faulty. Its like the clutch is broken and cant get out of third gear.
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