Post by John D. on Nov 30, 2011 20:43:17 GMT -5
1. If you have a slow ceiling fan compared to its size, and it's controlled by the pull chain, turn it on high and test the spin down. If it's short, then the bearings are bad. If it's long, the capacitors or the motor is bad. I would suggest replacing the capacitor first. If the fan goes faster, that's it. If it still goes slow, then the motor is bad, and needs a replacement.
2. If it's controlled by a remote/wall control and the high speed is slow, then the pull chain may be either on medium or low. Just pull it until it gets to the highest setting. If it's already on high, go to #1. If the control controls 2 ceiling fans, they will be slow on all speeds except high. They need a solid state speed control, remote controls, or just use the pull chains. If it's controlling 1 fan, and only the lower speeds are slow, I would suggest replacing it with a 4 speed control. If it's still slow, just use the pull chain instead of the control.
I am posting this because I don't want anyone to claim the fan is broken and throw it away.
2. If it's controlled by a remote/wall control and the high speed is slow, then the pull chain may be either on medium or low. Just pull it until it gets to the highest setting. If it's already on high, go to #1. If the control controls 2 ceiling fans, they will be slow on all speeds except high. They need a solid state speed control, remote controls, or just use the pull chains. If it's controlling 1 fan, and only the lower speeds are slow, I would suggest replacing it with a 4 speed control. If it's still slow, just use the pull chain instead of the control.
I am posting this because I don't want anyone to claim the fan is broken and throw it away.
