Capacitor has to two electrically conducting plates with a dielectric material. When two conductors detect a voltage, its stored electrical energy in the capacitor. This electrical energy gives rise to a mechanical force. read more
There are 2 types of capacitors used in ceiling fan. Paper capacitors & oil capacitors (oil filled). Google it to know more about them. Mostly capacitors in a fan is used to start the fan and also run. Oil capacitors or condenser in other words , are great and reliable but once the seal broke your fan looks nasty and little difficult to clean. read more
Fans use capacitor-run induction motors. Since a fan is expected to be operated just by the flick of a switch, it has to employ a continuous-rating capacitor in series with its auxiliary winding, which stays energizerd as long as the fan runs. The capacitor used is paper type or oil type. read more
Ceiling fan capacitors are mainly used in ceiling fans. They are composed of two conductors separated by a dielectric. When voltage is detected by the two conductors, electrical energy is stored in the capacitor. This electrical energy gives rise to a mechanical force. read more