Replacing a capacitor.

[james.d]

My 18" stand fan is slowing down. If l change the capacitor does it need to be exactly the same?

The original in the fan is 1.5uF but mistakenly bought 1.8uF.

 

I'm not even a novice with electrical appliances so just want to make sure it doesn't cause a fire during the night 

 

Thank you.

 

[Crossy]

Should work just fine.

 

I would still replace it with the right one soon, it's not like they're expensive.

[james.d]

1 minute ago, Crossy said:

Should work just fine.

 

I would still replace it with the right one soon, it's not like they're expensive.

Thanks Crossy, I'll find the same uF and yes it was 55 Baht.

[KhunBENQ]

Won't burn but have less performance and motor heating up more?

(my 18" has 1.8 uF)