If your ceiling fan just stopped working it can be a very frustrating time. There may be some quick fixes that will get it running again but other times it is more serious and needs a licensed electrician to repair. The good news is that you can use simple troubleshooting steps to figure out what’s wrong and then make the right fix to solve the problem.
Your first step should always be to ensure that your ceiling fan is getting power. The easiest way to do this is by checking the circuit breaker that serves your fan. Often this will be the same breaker that services any other ceiling lights in your home. Simply flip the breaker off and then back on to see if your fan now works.
It’s also a good idea to check the wall switch that controls your fan. Sometimes a guest or family member will accidentally flip the wall switch to the off position instead of the on position when they control your fan with a chain.
You can also test the switch with a voltage tester to see if it is still electrically charged. This is something that can happen over time and could lead to other problems in your fan if it’s not fixed.
If everything checks out at the switch and you can’t find any other issues that are preventing your ceiling fan from turning on then it’s likely time to replace the motor capacitor. This is a small black box that’s connected to the pull cord and you can usually tell if it’s burnt out by looking at it as it will appear melted. It’s best to contact a licensed electrician for this type of ceiling fan repair as it involves opening up the motor housing and dealing with potentially dangerous electrical connections.
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