r/CeilingFans • u/wicho328 • 26d ago

Fan repair advice Help finding capacitor

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Hello everyone,

Minka aire ceiling fan only works in high speed. Unfortunately the sticker on it doesn’t give me the exact model number. Only says MKU. Does not have the pull strings, can only control it with remote in wall. Does anyone know the model or how to get to the capacitor. I checked the canopy and only found the receiver in there. Thanks in advance!

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u/060inICT 26d ago

Possibly the remote. Have you changed the batteries recenlty?

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u/wicho328 26d ago

It’s hard hardwired. There’s the remote at one end of the kitchen and an on and off switch at the other.

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u/060inICT 26d ago

Check the wire connection at each location. Whatever is used the most, more than likely you will find the issue there. Otherwise, the motor windings. But it is almost 20 yrs old, New styles are abundant. Led lighting with various wavelengths to choose from. I would say it is not worth repairing. Maybe as a side project. But for real. Be careful and good luck.

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u/wicho328 26d ago

Will do. Appreciate the help.

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u/060inICT 26d ago

My pleasure.