Floor Fan Hums But Doesn T Turn

Move the switch to either of the two settings.

Floor fan hums but doesn t turn.

There are some common issues that can easily be fixed if you hear a hum but it does not spin. Check with the electric switch to which the ceiling fan is connected because at times that switch creates the hum resonance when the fan is in working state. They can burn out for a number of reasons the major two reasons being old age or overheating. If your ceiling fan quit working but the light still works and you hear a humming sound you might be looking at a blown motor capacitor.

Most ceiling fans have a start capacitor that provides the torque necessary to get the blades turning. Humming accompanied by a failure of the blades to turn is a classic symptom of a failed capacitor. If it s a new fan the capacitor is new. One of the most common problems is that the blower motor makes a humming sound.

If this is the case then the first thing you should do is turn off your motor and allow it to cool. If it has failed the motor will hum but not turn when power is applied. Generally fan creates humming sound at low velocity and the noise is not heard after a sufficient long run of a fan so that every part or bearing of a fan is to be greased. I did this without the blade on not sure if that has an impact on why it won t turn.

To check turn on the fan so that the humming sound is audible and try turning the blades manually. The switch used to reverse the fan direction not found on all fans typically found on the side of the fan when present is between the two settings. You can even use a floor or table fan on a low setting to help circulate heat in the winter time a. After power is applied and the motor is humming but not turning use a stick or twig to turn the fan blades.

I searched youtube and everyone replaces capacitors etc. Any help is appreciated. I installed a ceiling fan and it would not spin just hums. Checking this part of the fan is also relatively simple.

I applied power to the head wire to see if tgis fan worked and it just hums. When it has cooled down to a safe temperature check the motor. If the fan then starts turning and keeps turning this is a sign that the starting capacitor has failed. The bearing has seized.

A great floor fan is an invaluable asset in your home.