Ceiling Fan Slow Speed Problem

This is where not all the speeds are functioning as they should.

Ceiling fan slow speed problem.

With the fan turned off and stopped spin the fan blade with your hand. Unfortunately you cannot repair it your will have to replace it instead with a matching capacitor. Over time the bearings in the fan can become gummed up from dirt and oil. A faulty installation loose wires or shorted wires can cause the fan to lose speed.

A problem with the bearings a blade out of balance or a bad capacitor. There are a variety of reasons for this one but it is usually due to a screw tightening issue. Balancing for improved. If the ceiling fan is operating the way it should check out the wall control.

Possible causes are poor installation a capacitor fault or failure and incorrect setting up of the wall or remote control receiver. Troubleshooting a slow ceiling fan troubleshooting a slow fan. The other possibility would be that the switch that controls the second position is somehow set to a slower speed perhaps it is set or broken on low. Checking for the proper lubrication.

A problem with the ceiling fan speed does not necessarily have to be caused in the fan itself. I m not an electrician or ceiling fan expert. Luckily finding out the source of the problem is not all that difficult. The first thing to try is to clean and lubricate the ball bearings.

Follow the steps below to determine the cause. There are three main culprits for a slowing fan. If you have an older ceiling fan the switch may be worn out. Flip the switch several times to make sure it is the right.

I would guess that the second position is either mis wired or on an overloaded circuit. A blade that is. In case the performance of your ceiling fan has lowered and its blades are rotating in a slower motion but it is for none of the reasons given above then it may have a problem with the split capacitor motor. Is your fan running slow.

5 the fan makes a humming noise. This video will give some insight into replacing the capacitor in a ceiling fan. If you are using a remote or. Confirm the reverse switch is not in a neutral position.

Larger ceiling fans use oil contained in a reservoir that lubricates the bearing. Watch this video as this will help you troubleshoot and repair it under 10. If certain ceiling fan speeds are not working there are a few things that could be the problem.