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How To Install a Capacitor In a Ceiling Fan?
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The ceiling fan isn’t working properly, so we’ll have to change the capacitor. Or in Basheer Electrician’s words, “Capacitor change krna hoga baaji, phir pankha chly ga”. This is easily one of the most used phrases in our local community. But, what exactly is this capacitor? Why is it so important for our ceiling fans? How does it make our slow fans spin quickly and how to install a capacitor in a ceiling fan? These are some of the most common questions regarding ceiling fans. And if you read through our blog of the day, you’ll get answers to all of them & more. 

 

Capacitors are an essential element for all single-phase motors and if you know how to install or replace one it can make life so much easier. But, before that, we must understand the Capacitor’s exact role in a Ceiling fan, let’s get right to it. 

What does a Capacitor do in a Ceiling Fan?

If you’ve ever seen an electrician work with a ceiling fan you’d know that a capacitor is smaller than a triple-A cell. But, what if I tell you without this small part your fan won’t even start spinning? Without a working capacitor, your ceiling fan will just vibrate at one position and you’ll need to manually push it in one direction to start spinning. This is because AC current has 0 torque. The Capacitor provides that kick to the motor so it starts spinning and you can enjoy the cool breeze from your Tamoor fan with ease. 

Capacitors also play an essential role in maintaining different speeds of your fans. So, you can operate the fan at different spin settings in October’s moderate weather than in blazing hot June. 

Why are Capacitors important?

The three main tasks of a capacitor in a ceiling fan are:

  • Kickstarting the Motor: Provides the necessary initial push so the fan starts spinning.
  • Ensuring Smooth Speed Control: Allows the ceiling fan to operate at different speeds smoothly. 
  • Maintaining Efficiency: Avoids unnecessary strain on the motor by making it run smoothly, guaranteeing electrical savings, just like all Tamoor’s Ceiling Fans. 

When should you install a Capacitor?

So, now that we know how integral of a part the capacitor plays in a ceiling fan, we must be aware of the symptoms when we need to install a capacitor. Capacitors being worn out due to use or getting burned due to sudden electric outages is a commonality. The following signs indicate that maybe your capacitor is old & needs change, or, “Capacitor Sarr kya hai, Boss”. 

  • The Fan isn’t spinning when you turn on the button
  • The ceiling Fan is making loud unusual noises, e.g “Garrgarr”
  • Ceiling Fan’s speed is slower than usual
  • The Fan speed doesn’t adjust properly

If your ceiling fan is also showing similar symptoms, you don’t need to worry all you gotta do is install a new capacitor. And you no longer need to call an electrician for that because we’ll give you a step-by-step guide for that. 

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Install a Capacitor in a Ceiling Fan

First things first, you need to make sure you have following tools and Apparatus available before you start this exciting process:

Required Tools & Apparatus
  • New & Working Capacitor of matching specifications for your ceiling fan
  • Screwdriver, to open the screws
  • Plier(Pilas), to hold wires and assist in making connections
  • Voltage Tester, for Safety
  • Electrical tape, To Lock the connections and cover the wires. 

Now let’s move to the steps you need to follow for installing a capacitor in your ceiling fan. 

Steps of installing a Capacitor:

Step 1: Turn Off the Power to the Ceiling Fan

Before you start doing anything it’s important to ensure you turn off the fan’s switch button or if you’ve got Tamoor’s Ceiling Fans you can just use your remote to do that. Use your Voltage tester to ensure there’s no supply or earth.

Step 2: Unscrew and Access Capacitor

Now it’s time to get on a stool and slowly loosen and unscrew all the screws of the fan’s canopy (on top of the centerpiece). Once the canopy is off you’ll be seeing wires and components. 

Step 3: See Electrical Connections of Capacitor

Locate the Capacitor, and take note of both its electrical connections (if they are loose maybe that was the issue all along). Take a picture of the connections to help you in future use

Step 4: Disconnect Old Capacitor

Now, disconnect the non-working capacitor whilst ensuring you can easily differentiate which wire was connected to the positive terminal and which on the negative. You can use the electrical tape to mark one wire.

Step 5: Connect your new Capacitor

Now with the help of the mark make accurate connections of your new capacitor with the wires. Ensure that you tighten the wires using a plier and some tape if needed. 

Step 6: Reassembling the Fan

Once the connections are made it’s time to work in reverse. Reassemble the fan ensuring all screws are closely tight and in their appropriate place.

Step 7: Turn on the Power and do a thorough Test

Now, get off the stool and turn on the power to your ceiling fan. Ensure that it’s working properly by testing different speeds and making sure there’s no unusual sound. 

Congratulations, you’ve just successfully installed a Capacitor in a ceiling Fan. 

Tips & Tricks

There are always a few tips and tricks that can help you make the capacitor installation even easier. These are;

  • Use the Voltage tester before opening the screws, remember, safety first
  • Keep all the open screws in one dish, so you don’t lose them
  • Use Electric PVC tape to mark + and - wires

Remember, if you’re ever uncomfortable, it’s always right to call a professional. We should always rely on the best option, talking of the best options, you should check out Tamoor’s Eco-Smart 30-watt ceiling fans.

 

Conclusion

Capacitors play a vital role in all our ceiling fans despite being such minuscule. However, it can be a daunting task to install or replace a capacitor, or at least it was. Our Step-by-step guide provides you with an extremely easy outlook on the whole process. We hope that your capacitors are always working perfectly fine just like the complete range of ceiling fans at Tamoor.

If you need a ceiling fan visit our catalog and if have any questions regarding fans, feel free to comment down below and we’ll get right back to you <3

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