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I'm about to put a new capacitor in my fan for the second time. I'd like to just do away with the pull chain and the multi speed capacitor and just run the fan on high speed. I have a wifi controlled wall switch that can take care of the fan speeds, I think. If I were to do this, would I just need a 2 wire 6 microfarad capacitor? The one I'm replacing is identical to the one in this video.
I'm in the process of replacing the capacitor on our ceiling fan. It's an older model fan with 3 wires. Your video allowed me to gave me an understanding of how the capacitor works. Thank you!
Thank you for this excellent explanation along with the practical steps. I'm replacing a capacitor on a similar fan, but ran into a problem. As I was disconnecting defective capacitor, a live lead disconnected from its other terminal. I now have a short black jump wire. There is one live lead to the pull switch, but I'm not sure where the other live lead -- presumably the supply -- connects.
I appreciate your explanation, very helpful. In my case the 3 fan speeds work fine, however in the off position the fan continues to spin, although at a very slow speed. After listening to your description of the circuit I'm inclined to think I have a bad switch rather than a bad capacitor. Thanks.
I wish you had shown the wiring of the new capacitor...not just the capacitor after it was done. I am trying to figure out what wires were connected to what...and how do you know? I understand about the purple and brown from the explanation, but what about the dual gray wires? What gets connected to what? I've watched and re-watched and would love more explanation about that. Thanks for the schematic explanation at the end. It made a lot of sense!
Thank you exceptional video. I have a ceiling fan with a single 1.5uF cap and a double cap of 1.2uF and I.6uF but I can’t find a double cap replacement. Any ideas on replacing it. Thanks
Unfortunately, if you cannot get the dual cap, you need to use the two individual ones and tie one leg from each cap together and use it as common. Hope this helps.
Good evening sir I have celling fan with good running condition, at present i want to reduce the celling fan speed to low speed i mean éven after using the fan regulator i could not achieve the required speed.( For example I want the speed like Wet Grinder) Pls guide mé
@@JustForYouDiy Yes, it is a Hunter Contempo fan with the model number of 25816. It is from around 2012 or 2013. I also have another fan with a two wire capacitor which is an Encon Monarch from around 1986.
I changed a single light in a spare office to a ceiling fan recently. It worked great, all 3 speeds worked as they should but a few weeks later high speed looked more like medium, medium spun veryyy slow and low doesn’t spin at all. I can hear a slight humming sound as the blades spin. Should I start by changing the capacitor or does it sound like a different problem?
It’s pointing the finger out the cap(s). That said, most manufacturers carry a 1 year warranty, if it’s less than a year old, it’s worth contacting the mfg. Hope this helps
In series. If you follow the path for current from the switch to the top terminal of the motor you’ll see… Switch pos 2, Brn + Red Switch pos 3, Pur + Red Hope this helps.
You seem to know a lot about these, I have a question. I have five identical ceiling fans in my barn each controlled by the same brand of remote control unit and every one of them run at different rpms. I pretty much am only concerned with the highest speed as that's what they're usually set on when I have them turned on but a couple of them have a significantly slower high speed than the other three. With my RPM tester I've checked each one and none of them run at the same RPMs at any given setting, they can vary from each other by as much as 50 RPM which is a lot when high is only about 220 RPMs. The two slower fans max out at about 170 RPM where the other three hit around 220 RPM on high which is enough but 170 just doesn't quite cut it. I've replaced the controllers with another of the same type and also tried another brand with no change in the speeds so I'm guessing it's some variance in the motors from one fan to the other. Do you think this could be a capacitor issue or just lack of quality control when they're winding the motors? They are inexpensive outdoor rated fans that originally came with wired speed controllers which come to think of it is probably where the start capacitors were for these fans which means they don't have the capacitor built into the fan unit itself so it almost has to be a motor qc problem correct?
Unfortunately, by the time all the tolerances are stacked up, caps, windings, weigh of the blades, etc., you’ll find speed inconsistencies between the fans.
Good video. I have a ceiling fan that I replaced the pull chain switch on and it stopped working. I can hear it turn on but it doesn't spin. Any advice? Could hooking the wires up incorrectly cause that?
Is it possible to change the cap in a ceiling fan in order to intentionally make it slower? I have a fan in the bedroom that is way to fast on the slowest speed and I'd be fine with all three speeds being slower by almost 50%.
@@JustForYouDiy Oh brother. Thank you so much. Just subbed as the rest of your content is also interesting. I found the spec sheet for my fan (patriot 52in matrix). It says it's single cap with 180/145/110 speeds. If I may ask a few extra questions: Does this mean the speed is controlled via solid state? Is there a repair manual or way to determine resistance of existing cap or do I have to just take it apart (worst case check it on the meter)? Would I just replace it with a cap of relative resistance to get the desired speed or could I add a 2nd cap inline (e.g. if it's 0.5µF, replace with 1µF or double up with a second)? Finally is this all safe to do assuming my soldering or connections are made proper, both in longevity of fan and potential hazard. Sorry to barrage you with all those questions but I'd really love to at least get the speed of the fan down by 30%
One way that I know of manufacturers using a single cap for a multi-speed fan is to use a multi-tap motor winding. Engage different section(s) of the motor winding for different speed. You can measure the cap using a meter that has a capacitor tester/reader. As for, is it safe to modify it. That’s a tough question to answer. I would suggest asking the MFG on that. Hope this helps.
@@JustForYouDiy thanks for the great answer. I should have put a disclaimer that I wouldn’t hold you liable for the safety concern. I don’t think stepping down voltage would be a problem unless an inline resistor or different cap would cause a heat problem but I’ll do more research on how altering current and motor windings. Unlikely patriot would help me as they’d just want me to buy a new fan. I love the design it just needs a gentle breeze setting. Thanks a ton for the info.
The other option you may want to consider is to install a ceiling fan wireless remote. Hampton bay sells one that has a 3-speed fan control and comfort breeze speed. PN 1005 447 797 from Home Depot.
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I'm about to put a new capacitor in my fan for the second time. I'd like to just do away with the pull chain and the multi speed capacitor and just run the fan on high speed. I have a wifi controlled wall switch that can take care of the fan speeds, I think. If I were to do this, would I just need a 2 wire 6 microfarad capacitor? The one I'm replacing is identical to the one in this video.
I'm in the process of replacing the capacitor on our ceiling fan. It's an older model fan with 3 wires. Your video allowed me to gave me an understanding of how the capacitor works. Thank you!
My pleasure.
This is hands down the best technical video I have seen. Unhurried, clear explanation. Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you for this excellent explanation along with the practical steps. I'm replacing a capacitor on a similar fan, but ran into a problem. As I was disconnecting defective capacitor, a live lead disconnected from its other terminal. I now have a short black jump wire. There is one live lead to the pull switch, but I'm not sure where the other live lead -- presumably the supply -- connects.
The second live lead could be for the light. Just a guess.
Excellent video with crystal clear explanation. Thank you.
Thank you TJ.
I appreciate your explanation, very helpful. In my case the 3 fan speeds work fine, however in the off position the fan continues to spin, although at a very slow speed. After listening to your description of the circuit I'm inclined to think I have a bad switch rather than a bad capacitor. Thanks.
Yes, you are correct, if the fan blades continue to spin even after the switch has been turned off, the switch is defective. Hope this helps.
This was very helpful, particularly as is provided the fix AND the technical background associated with the fix. Very good. Much obliged!
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Thank you for the detailed explanation, one of THE best explained videos on this subject. Kudos to you sir.
Thank you JP.
@@JustForYouDiy Welcome Sir.
Excellent video. Thx for taking the time to share these details.
Thank you.
Great video and a very clear and precise explanation thank you for that
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Thank you for an excellent explanation
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I wish you had shown the wiring of the new capacitor...not just the capacitor after it was done. I am trying to figure out what wires were connected to what...and how do you know? I understand about the purple and brown from the explanation, but what about the dual gray wires? What gets connected to what? I've watched and re-watched and would love more explanation about that. Thanks for the schematic explanation at the end. It made a lot of sense!
thank you! best video out there-perfect!
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excellent video.
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I could hardly hear the audio, and I've got it turned way up.
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Thank you exceptional video. I have a ceiling fan with a single 1.5uF cap and a double cap of 1.2uF and I.6uF but I can’t find a double cap replacement. Any ideas on replacing it. Thanks
Unfortunately, if you cannot get the dual cap, you need to use the two individual ones and tie one leg from each cap together and use it as common. Hope this helps.
@@JustForYouDiy thanks yes it does.
@@JustForYouDiy helps a lot thank you.
Good evening sir
I have celling fan with good running condition, at present i want to reduce the celling fan speed to low speed i mean éven after using the fan regulator i could not achieve the required speed.( For example I want the speed like Wet Grinder) Pls guide mé
Great explanation. Do you know why some ceiling fans only have a two wire capacitor though?
Thank you. Two-wire cap indicates a single cap. Single cap means single speed fan. Hope that helps.
@@JustForYouDiy That is what makes sense but this is a three speed fan and there is only one two wire capacitor in it.
Interesting. They must be controlling the speed another way. Now I’m curious. If you have the opportunity, please share the make & model. Thanks.
@@JustForYouDiy Yes, it is a Hunter Contempo fan with the model number of 25816. It is from around 2012 or 2013. I also have another fan with a two wire capacitor which is an Encon Monarch from around 1986.
Thank you. Let me see what I can find out.
I changed a single light in a spare office to a ceiling fan recently. It worked great, all 3 speeds worked as they should but a few weeks later high speed looked more like medium, medium spun veryyy slow and low doesn’t spin at all. I can hear a slight humming sound as the blades spin. Should I start by changing the capacitor or does it sound like a different problem?
It’s pointing the finger out the cap(s). That said, most manufacturers carry a 1 year warranty, if it’s less than a year old, it’s worth contacting the mfg. Hope this helps
Is the Cap wired in series or parallel, seems parallel to me?
In series. If you follow the path for current from the switch to the top terminal of the motor you’ll see…
Switch pos 2, Brn + Red
Switch pos 3, Pur + Red
Hope this helps.
You seem to know a lot about these, I have a question. I have five identical ceiling fans in my barn each controlled by the same brand of remote control unit and every one of them run at different rpms. I pretty much am only concerned with the highest speed as that's what they're usually set on when I have them turned on but a couple of them have a significantly slower high speed than the other three. With my RPM tester I've checked each one and none of them run at the same RPMs at any given setting, they can vary from each other by as much as 50 RPM which is a lot when high is only about 220 RPMs. The two slower fans max out at about 170 RPM where the other three hit around 220 RPM on high which is enough but 170 just doesn't quite cut it. I've replaced the controllers with another of the same type and also tried another brand with no change in the speeds so I'm guessing it's some variance in the motors from one fan to the other. Do you think this could be a capacitor issue or just lack of quality control when they're winding the motors? They are inexpensive outdoor rated fans that originally came with wired speed controllers which come to think of it is probably where the start capacitors were for these fans which means they don't have the capacitor built into the fan unit itself so it almost has to be a motor qc problem correct?
Unfortunately, by the time all the tolerances are stacked up, caps, windings, weigh
of the blades, etc., you’ll find speed inconsistencies between the fans.
Good video. I have a ceiling fan that I replaced the pull chain switch on and it stopped working. I can hear it turn on but it doesn't spin. Any advice? Could hooking the wires up incorrectly cause that?
If you hear it turn on that it should spin. Unless you hear it making a humming sounds, then, most likely it is a defective cap or incorrect wiring.
Is it possible to change the cap in a ceiling fan in order to intentionally make it slower? I have a fan in the bedroom that is way to fast on the slowest speed and I'd be fine with all three speeds being slower by almost 50%.
Yes, you can do that. Hope this helps.
@@JustForYouDiy Oh brother. Thank you so much. Just subbed as the rest of your content is also interesting.
I found the spec sheet for my fan (patriot 52in matrix). It says it's single cap with 180/145/110 speeds. If I may ask a few extra questions: Does this mean the speed is controlled via solid state? Is there a repair manual or way to determine resistance of existing cap or do I have to just take it apart (worst case check it on the meter)? Would I just replace it with a cap of relative resistance to get the desired speed or could I add a 2nd cap inline (e.g. if it's 0.5µF, replace with 1µF or double up with a second)? Finally is this all safe to do assuming my soldering or connections are made proper, both in longevity of fan and potential hazard.
Sorry to barrage you with all those questions but I'd really love to at least get the speed of the fan down by 30%
One way that I know of manufacturers using a single cap for a multi-speed fan is to use a multi-tap motor winding. Engage different section(s) of the motor winding for different speed. You can measure the cap using a meter that has a capacitor tester/reader. As for, is it safe to modify it. That’s a tough question to answer. I would suggest asking the MFG on that. Hope this helps.
@@JustForYouDiy thanks for the great answer. I should have put a disclaimer that I wouldn’t hold you liable for the safety concern. I don’t think stepping down voltage would be a problem unless an inline resistor or different cap would cause a heat problem but I’ll do more research on how altering current and motor windings. Unlikely patriot would help me as they’d just want me to buy a new fan. I love the design it just needs a gentle breeze setting.
Thanks a ton for the info.
The other option you may want to consider is to install a ceiling fan wireless remote. Hampton bay sells one that has a 3-speed fan control and comfort breeze speed. PN 1005 447 797 from Home Depot.
Show me how to replace a ceiling fan motor
In most late model fans, the motor is the entire fan housing.
I need to order a part for model # 53296
Thank you for the comment. Unfortunately I do not sell any parts.
The video i s good but this man voice is very low. Dont able to hear what he is saying
Thank you. Please consider turning up the volume.