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    Mar 16, 2010, 11:09 AM
    Ceiling fan hums
    Fan just hums when turned on. When I pull the chain to change speed the hum changes, when I pull to turn off the hum stops, the blades spin free. It is a hampton bay. Help
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    Mar 16, 2010, 06:19 PM

    Would you like us to give your recommendations for your next fan, you are in the market and don't know it yet. Its likely toast
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    Mar 16, 2010, 11:04 PM

    Is it a remote fan? If so, does it have pullchains?

    If no to the first question, and/or yes to the second, it's probably a bad capacitor. Cheap and easy fix.

    If Yes/no, then probably a bad receiver.
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