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    Jul 17, 2008, 07:02 PM
    Ceiling fan light works/ fan doesn't
    Ceiling fan light works but the fan just nudges a little I changed pull chain switch and 1 capacitor>
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    Jul 17, 2008, 09:13 PM
    Put the original pull switch back in. How many capacitors does it have? What is the make and model?

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    Jul 20, 2008, 08:16 PM
    Hunter 1912 mission it has 2 caps the one I didn't change has 2 wires (red and white)5uf
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    Jul 21, 2008, 05:05 PM
    Do the blades spin freely by hand?

    You may need to change both capacitors. Keep the original pullchain.

    Is it controlled by anything other than an on/off wall switch?

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    Jul 22, 2008, 11:36 AM
    Blades turn freely, controlled by wall switch, I'll see if the place I got the 4 wire cap can order the other cap.
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    Jul 22, 2008, 11:59 AM
    What type of wall switch?
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    Jul 23, 2008, 06:30 AM
    Just a push toggle type big button, fan on one light on another.
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    Jul 23, 2008, 08:22 PM
    You mean on/off Decora wall switches?
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    Jul 28, 2008, 08:34 PM
    Yes, didn't think about switch being bad, house is only 3 years old
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    Jul 29, 2008, 09:42 AM
    If it's just a basic on/off switch it's probably not the switch. Most likely a capacitor. Also check the reverse switch.
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    Jul 29, 2008, 05:29 PM
    Thank you for the help.
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    Jul 29, 2008, 10:10 PM
    Let me know if you get it figured out.
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