Comments on: Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes

Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Bill

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:39:37 +0000

The ceiling fan in my kitchen is running very slow on the fastest setting. It’s a three speed fan. Came across your site in my search for a fix. Nice post. Now I’m wondering if a capacitor is my problem…

Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Ken

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:05:41 +0000

Only the two-wire capacitors at supplier site #1 appear as single capacitors, others they list are “single modules” that are essentially a bank of several capacitors, some are two capacitors, others three capacitors, and some with four capacitors. It’s nice to have the option to replace the entire module, rather than the somewhat obscure method I used which required some rewiring, as it makes for a much easier repair. If the factory is willing to send replacement modules for free as some posters have said, perhaps because of some kind of warranty, then that’s probably the lowest-cost method.

Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Anonymous

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:14:56 +0000

Many thanks indeed for your information on the ceiling fan capacitors. Lowes and Home Depot were not able to help us. They simply said we don’t carry them and cannot help!!!!! It seems supplier site 1 is good but expensive it may cost upto 32 dollars for a single capacitor!!!!!!!

Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Eric

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:38:06 +0000

Hopes this helps someone.(Quoting Maw)

I just wanted to post to let "Maw" (Post #6) know that "her" information was quite valuable to me. My Harbar Breeze fan started smoking one night all of the sudden. While replacing the fan, I noticed that the capacitor was what failed. During an internet search on capacitors I found this web site which had "Maw's" post. I called the number she posted for Litex and they are sending me a replacement free of charge in 7 to 10 days. The only additional information they required beside the model number was an "E" number that was also listed on the fan motor.

Thanks Maw!

Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Anonymous

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:13:04 +0000

if you need some help to install the ceiling fans, or to buy some i did a prominent google search for you using the search General Contractors. You can definitely ask questions or get someone to help you through any of the websites there.

Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Discount ceiling fans

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:10:53 +0000

I agree with the idea that it is very hard to find parts for fans. Whenever a fan breats down it seems to be the end of it. It also depends on the manufacturer of the fan. It seems that the more expensive the ceiling fan or every other fan it becomes easier to get parts.

Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Maw

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:51:39 +0000

I found the capicitor that I needed for my Harbor Breeze fan (which I had purchased from Lowe’s) by calling my Lowe’s and asking them for a 1-800 number for Harbor Breeze. It is made by the Litex company. The number I called was: 1-800-527-1292 and I told the operator that I was looking for replacement parts for my Harbor Breeze fan. Whille I was on hold,they said they will ask for the model number which is located on top of the motor, then they took my name, address and phone number and the model number of my Harbor Breeze fan and said they would have a capacitor to me within 7 to 10 working days, at no charge to me. I had run myself ragged looking at Lowes, Home Depot, Sutherlands and several of my local hardware stores. Hopes this helps someone.

Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Russell Renovator Freeman

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:24:01 +0000

“They either no longer carried these replacement capacitors, or never carried them in the first place.” - When buying household items we need to find if the spares are available for them or else we may have tough time finding them.

Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Ken

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:27:20 +0000

I ran across this blog entry about ceiling fans. With the exception of some spam that has been published in the comments section, it's nevertheless, IMO, a cute story, with a quite-true underlying theme of various construction issues related to ceiling fan installation.

Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Ken

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:05:08 +0000

Thank you for pointing that out Tim.

Sometimes it's so easy to get caught up in the puzzle or complication, which requires a particular mindset to unravel, and another mindset to record or write down, that we may forget we are having fun, forget to note that we are experiencing joy!