Why is my ceiling fan going slower?

Ceiling fans that operate at speeds slower than normal can have one of four problems. Two of these issues are mechanical: loss of bearing lubrication and poor blade balance. The other two are electrical: either a bad capacitor or damaged winding.

Why does my ceiling fan only have one speed?

Capacitor Issues This problem is frequent in old fans. The ceiling fan capacitor decides the amount of the power to be delivered to the motor. When the capacitor does not work, the required amount of the power will not be transferred to the motor and that might make your ceiling fan to stick on the same speed.

How does a capacitor change fan speed?

The idea of adjusting the voltage across the motor of the fan is the same as ever. When you increase the capacitance, the fan motor’s voltage goes up, but the capacitor’s goes down. The fan’s speed goes up.

Why does my ceiling fan only have 2 speeds?

How can I increase my fan speed?

Typically table fan, wall fan are 4 pole motors the speed of which is 1500 rpm. If you want to increase the speed you have to rewind the motor & convert it into 2 pole motor by which it’s speed will be 3000 rpm.

Which way should a ceiling fan turn to blow down?

Typically a ceiling fan in summer should turn counterclockwise to create more downdraft. In the winter it should be clockwise to circulate the hot air near the ceiling down the walls and around the room. Since everyone may not have the blades oriented the same way- you should ask if you want to blow air up or down.

Why to have my Ceiling fans started running slower?

Loss of Lubrication. Many of us experience this problem when we need comfort most in a hard summer. We feel that our ceiling fan is not working fine.

Old Blades. Old ceiling fan blades might wobble and that will cause imbalance.

Bad Capacitor. The bad capacitor can cause speed problems.

Loose Screws. The loose screws can cause a similar issue.

Why does my Ceiling Fan make a knocking noise?

One of the common reasons a ceiling fan makes an electrical humming noise is that the voltage the motor is receiving is too low. Many people install a dimmer switch to operate the fan with a variable speed. Replacing the switch with a compatible one usually solves the problem.

Why does my Ceiling Fan shake so much?

Instructions. 1. Heavy accumulation of dust or dirt on the blades can cause a ceiling fan to shake. Wipe clean the blades carefully with a damp cloth. 2. Loose screws can be another cause of shaky ceiling fans. Examine and properly tighten all the screws in the fan.