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    Aug 21, 2009, 01:39 PM
    Issue with Harbor Breeze ceiling fan
    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.
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    Aug 23, 2009, 06:15 PM

    Could be a bad capacitor, is it slightly swollen?
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    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.
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    Sep 2, 2009, 06:46 PM

    How are you testing the caps?
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    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
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    Sep 4, 2009, 10:24 PM

    Very rare for that to happen.
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    Sep 5, 2009, 05:56 PM

    This house is full of "rare" occasions
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    Sep 5, 2009, 09:20 PM

    Ah, one of those! Lol
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