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Bill Mosley
Aug 21, 2009, 01:39 PM
Harbor breeze ceiling fan stopped working. Light still works but fan won't spin. Do not hear a humming sound. Pulled fan down, cap tests fine, switch operates correctly, and the reverse switch appears to be operating correctly. Tested with multimeter. I think the issue is the motor but would love to hear if anyone has a different opinion.

ballengerb1
Aug 23, 2009, 06:15 PM
Could be a bad capacitor, is it slightly swollen?

Bill Mosley
Aug 24, 2009, 02:16 PM
No. It's not the cap. I tested all three caps (all encased in one housing) and all three are right on the money. 3.5, 4.5, and 4,5 uf. Although I don't see any problems with the rotor or stator I believe the problem is in the motor. I don't understand why I don't here a "hum" sound though.

ceilingfanrepair
Sep 2, 2009, 06:46 PM
How are you testing the caps?

Bill Mosley
Sep 4, 2009, 05:33 PM
I tested the caps with a fluke 189. I found a burnt wire on one of the coils. I threw everything out but the light kit. Sorry

ceilingfanrepair
Sep 4, 2009, 10:24 PM
Very rare for that to happen.

Bill Mosley
Sep 5, 2009, 05:56 PM
This house is full of "rare" occasions

ceilingfanrepair
Sep 5, 2009, 09:20 PM
Ah, one of those! Lol