Why is my ceiling fan running slow?

Why is my ceiling fan running slow?

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.

How can I make my ceiling fan faster?

- Eliminate vibration in the blades. ... - Lubricate the fan's moving parts. ... - Turn on the fan and see if basic cleaning has increased fan speed to its original settings. ... - Check the pull chain switch on the fan. ... - Check the wires where the pull chain switch is wired to the fan.

How do you fix a slow moving ceiling fan?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMkxJveIZfk

How do you fix a ceiling fan that spins slowly?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j421clK8rtA

Why has my fan speed suddenly decreased?

The torque to drive the motor of your electric fan comes from the magnetic field induced in the motor coils when electricity passes through the coils. When the fan slows down and stops, it could simply be because the coils are worn out, but it's often a burned-out capacitor.