If your ceiling fan is not spinning, you can try several DIY fixes before calling an electrician. Start by turning off power at the breaker for safety. First, give the blades a gentle push by hand. If they spin freely, the motor is not seized, which points to an electrical issue. If they are stiff or grind, the bearings may be seized from dust or lack of lubrication. Clean the motor housing and try a small amount of light machine oil on the bearings if accessible. Second, restore power and check if you hear a humming noise from the motor. Humming without spinning almost always indicates a failed capacitor. The capacitor is a small black rectangular box inside the fan's switch housing that provides starting torque. You can purchase a matching replacement for under 20 dollars and swap the wires, taking a photo first for reference. Third, check the remote receiver module inside the canopy, as this is a very common failure point. If the light works but fan does not, or vice versa, the receiver may be faulty. You can bypass it temporarily for testing. Fourth, check all wire connections in the canopy and wall switch for looseness. Finally, try resetting the fan by turning off power for 60 seconds, then turning it back on and re-pairing the remote by holding the power button for 10 seconds. If none of these work, the motor may be burned out.
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