It could be that the regulator is what is keeping your fan from spinning. Once you have the filters out of the way (if so equipped) you should be able to force a few fingers far enough to feel the squirrel cage - see if you can get it to spin freely.

I had a double whammy - replaced the fan, and a month later the regulator (not cheap).

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