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  • Aug 12, 2008, 08:01 PM
    parbuster18
    Ceiling fan capacitor failed
    What would cause the capacitor to fail in a new 3 speed ceiling fan.
  • Aug 12, 2008, 08:44 PM
    KISS
    Infant mortality. Happens sometimes. Take it back or get a cap at CeilingFanParts.com Home
  • Aug 12, 2008, 10:29 PM
    benaround
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by parbuster18
    What would cause the capacitor to fail in a new 3 speed ceiling fan.
    Oh I don't know, maybe if it got shorted out somehow!
  • Aug 18, 2008, 07:53 PM
    ceilingfanrepair
    First answer is correct. Second one kind of is-- pullchains short the capacitor when they change speeds.

    Try the manufacturer for the new capacitor FIRST, then try the link above.

    Ceiling fan capactors - troubleshooting and resources - Ceiling Fans N More

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