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  • Aug 18, 2014, 08:54 AM
    waltermelon
    Ceiling fan problem
    I have a 52-rdt ceiling fan that has stopped working. The lights still work but the fan won't spinn. After removing what I believe is an after market light kit I found a melted capacitor in the switch housing. The capacitor is connected to the chain pull and direction switch. I think it may be a remote sensor but as I have no remote I am not sure. The fan came with the house and is about 7 years old. My question is can I remove this capacitor and just buy a new chain pull switch? Is this capacitor needed?
  • Aug 18, 2014, 09:53 AM
    hkstroud
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    Is this capacitor needed?
    Yes, fan motor will not run with out capacitor.
  • Aug 18, 2014, 11:13 AM
    hfcarson
    seven year old fan? Time for a new one...

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