I was going to buy a new one, but decided to try and fix it. I just had to replace a $7 capacitor, and it worked! I might still replace it anyway (maybe next year), since I hate the hum of AC fans.

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[–] 1 point 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I've learned that if it is just the top speed that is slow, it's a replacement capacitor behind the light switch.

If all speeds are slow, it's the whole fan to be replaced.

(We live in a warm place, and fans run 24/7 in some of our rooms, so we go through this process at least yearly for at least one of our fans)

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