My three-speed ceiling fan starts slowly and seems to rub. The second and third speeds don't work. However, when I switch the directional button, all three speeds work. The fan still rubs though. A combination of a bad capacitor and a loose screw perhaps?

Bad reversing switch. Not sure about the rubbing.

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Seems to rub, where, do you see any contact or just hear a noise?

What make/model is the fan? Pics would help.