Guide to Wiring a Ceiling Fan Wireless Control Unit
Electrical Question: I have a remote ceiling fan wall control just like the one you used in your posting about: Removing a standard wall switch and installing the remote control wall switch.
- If the ceiling fan and receiver have power, why can’t the remote control wall switch work without a load connected to the fan and receiver?
- My fan use to be a light so the fan is wired with four other lights. I was hoping to use a standard switch to turn the fan and four lights on and off and use the remote control wall switch to control the ceiling fan speed and lights.
- Is there a way to do this or do I need to run separate wiring between the fan and remote control wall switch?
This electrical wiring question came from: Phil, from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Phil.
How to Install a Wireless Ceiling Fan Control Module
Application: Ceiling Fan Remote Control.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. This electrical repair project is best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor or Certified Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience and ability to work with tools.
Precaution: Identify the light circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Materials: Make sure the remote control unit is fully compatible with the ceiling fan you have and the size of the lamps that will be installed in the fixture.
Wireless Remote Control Module Unit Applications
- Remote Control Unit
For this application, the ceiling fan remote control does not require a load to be present.
- Light Fixtures and a Remote Control
In reality, the ceiling fan remote unit may be used to control any electrical lighting fixture using the Light Control Function, as long as the light fixture and lamps being controlled have the capability of dimming the lights and the electrical load specs are within the amperage or watt rating and tolerance of the remote control unit.
- Controlling Multiple Light Fixtures
As this question describes, if there will be other light fixtures that will be switched independently from the ceiling fan then an additional wire or cable will need to be installed to control the independent light fixtures.
Common Mistakes with Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switches and Remote Controls
- Key Element with Ceiling Fan Remote Controls
- Make certain that the pull chain switches on the fan are in the right setting.
- Pull chain switches are commonly overlooked which can cause the remote control unit to appear not to be working, when in fact they are sending power as far as the pull chain switches will allow.
- Make sure the pull chain switches are in the full ON position which will allow the remote control the ability to operate with the full range control features.
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Guide to Wiring a Ceiling Fan Wireless Control Unit
Electrical Question: I have a remote ceiling fan wall control just like the one you used in your posting about: Removing a standard wall switch and installing the remote control wall switch.
- If the ceiling fan and receiver have power, why can’t the remote control wall switch work without a load connected to the fan and receiver?
- My fan use to be a light so the fan is wired with four other lights. I was hoping to use a standard switch to turn the fan and four lights on and off and use the remote control wall switch to control the ceiling fan speed and lights.
- Is there a way to do this or do I need to run separate wiring between the fan and remote control wall switch?
This electrical wiring question came from: Phil, from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Phil.
How to Install a Wireless Ceiling Fan Control Module
Application: Ceiling Fan Remote Control.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. This electrical repair project is best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor or Certified Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience and ability to work with tools.
Precaution: Identify the light circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Materials: Make sure the remote control unit is fully compatible with the ceiling fan you have and the size of the lamps that will be installed in the fixture.
Wireless Remote Control Module Unit Applications
- Remote Control Unit
For this application, the ceiling fan remote control does not require a load to be present.
- Light Fixtures and a Remote Control
In reality, the ceiling fan remote unit may be used to control any electrical lighting fixture using the Light Control Function, as long as the light fixture and lamps being controlled have the capability of dimming the lights and the electrical load specs are within the amperage or watt rating and tolerance of the remote control unit.
- Controlling Multiple Light Fixtures
As this question describes, if there will be other light fixtures that will be switched independently from the ceiling fan then an additional wire or cable will need to be installed to control the independent light fixtures.
Common Mistakes with Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switches and Remote Controls
- Key Element with Ceiling Fan Remote Controls
- Make certain that the pull chain switches on the fan are in the right setting.
- Pull chain switches are commonly overlooked which can cause the remote control unit to appear not to be working, when in fact they are sending power as far as the pull chain switches will allow.
- Make sure the pull chain switches are in the full ON position which will allow the remote control the ability to operate with the full range control features.
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Dimmer Switches and Ceiling Fans
Electrical Question: I turned my ceiling fan on, it was fine for a few minutes then the lights made loud popping noises and shut off. There was a burning smell in the air. Now the fan and lights don’t work at all. The fan is new, I installed it 3 months ago. The fan was wired to a dimmer switch which I now know was wrong, and the dimmer made a lot of buzzing noise. I just tried replacing the dimmer with a switch and that made no difference. Is the fan dead? The ceiling fan is the Hunter brand fan which is expensive!
This electrical wiring question came from Todd, in Burlington, Canada.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Todd.
Hi Todd, sorry to hear about your ceiling fan, and yes, wiring a ceiling fan to a dimmer switch most likely burnt up your ceiling fan, and here’s why:
A dimmer switch should only be used for controlling lights that are compatible with the dimmer switch. A dimmer switch should never be wired as the main controlling switch for a ceiling fan or ceiling fan remote control.
How to Wire Wall Switches for a Ceiling Fan
Application: Wiring Ceiling Fan Switches.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. This electrical wiring project is best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor or Certified Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience and ability to work with tools and electrical wiring.
Precaution: Identify the ceiling fan power source or circuit at the panel, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the switch wiring.
Materials: Make sure the switches are fully compatible with the ceiling fan part and the size for the control component.
Ceiling Fan Motor Speed Controls and Dimmer Switches
A fan speed control may be used for a compatible ceiling fan motor. A fan speed control is not the same as a dimmer switch. A dimmer switch should not be used as a motor speed control.
Quick Facts about Ceiling Fan Controls
- Most ceiling fan remote controls have the capability to control the speed of the motor and dim the light fixture.
- A wall mounted ceiling fan motor speed controller may be installed to control the fan motor when a separate wire is provided for the fan motor only.
- A wall mounted dimmer switch may be installed to control the ceiling fan lighting if the lights are compatible with the dimmer switch and there is a separate wire provided for the light fixture only.
- When using a remote control, fan speed control or a dimmer switch the pull chain switches on the ceiling fan should be in the full on position, otherwise the position of the pull chain switch will override these other control functions.
Summary
Fan speed controls and dimmer switches are not the same and should not be used interchangeably otherwise damage may occur to the ceiling fan.
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Dimmer Switches and Ceiling Fans
Electrical Question: I turned my ceiling fan on, it was fine for a few minutes then the lights made loud popping noises and shut off. There was a burning smell in the air. Now the fan and lights don’t work at all. The fan is new, I installed it 3 months ago. The fan was wired to a dimmer switch which I now know was wrong, and the dimmer made a lot of buzzing noise. I just tried replacing the dimmer with a switch and that made no difference. Is the fan dead? The ceiling fan is the Hunter brand fan which is expensive!
This electrical wiring question came from Todd, in Burlington, Canada.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Todd.
Hi Todd, sorry to hear about your ceiling fan, and yes, wiring a ceiling fan to a dimmer switch most likely burnt up your ceiling fan, and here’s why:
A dimmer switch should only be used for controlling lights that are compatible with the dimmer switch. A dimmer switch should never be wired as the main controlling switch for a ceiling fan or ceiling fan remote control.
How to Wire Wall Switches for a Ceiling Fan
Application: Wiring Ceiling Fan Switches.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. This electrical wiring project is best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor or Certified Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience and ability to work with tools and electrical wiring.
Precaution: Identify the ceiling fan power source or circuit at the panel, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the switch wiring.
Materials: Make sure the switches are fully compatible with the ceiling fan part and the size for the control component.
Ceiling Fan Motor Speed Controls and Dimmer Switches
A fan speed control may be used for a compatible ceiling fan motor. A fan speed control is not the same as a dimmer switch. A dimmer switch should not be used as a motor speed control.
Quick Facts about Ceiling Fan Controls
- Most ceiling fan remote controls have the capability to control the speed of the motor and dim the light fixture.
- A wall mounted ceiling fan motor speed controller may be installed to control the fan motor when a separate wire is provided for the fan motor only.
- A wall mounted dimmer switch may be installed to control the ceiling fan lighting if the lights are compatible with the dimmer switch and there is a separate wire provided for the light fixture only.
- When using a remote control, fan speed control or a dimmer switch the pull chain switches on the ceiling fan should be in the full on position, otherwise the position of the pull chain switch will override these other control functions.
Summary
Fan speed controls and dimmer switches are not the same and should not be used interchangeably otherwise damage may occur to the ceiling fan.
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Remote Control Ceiling Fan
Electrical Question: We just bought a new Remote Controlled Hampton Bay Ceiling fan for a bedroom we just had rewired.
- We wired it so we had two separate switches. One for the light and one for the fan.
- We bought this fan knowing it had a remote control, but it says it’s only allowed one switch.
- We want to know can we have the two switches, one for the light, and one for the fan, and still use the remote control also.
Thanks!!
Additional Comments: Loved it!!
Background: Jacon, a Homeowner from Columbus Ohio
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Jacon.
How to Wire a Remote Control and Wall Switches for a Ceiling Fan
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. This electrical repair project is best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor or Certified Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, a non-aluminum ladder and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and access to the ceiling fan.
Precaution: Identify the ceiling fan circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
A remote control and wall switches may be wired and used to control a ceiling fan so it will allow you to use the remote control for the light only but you will need to control the fan motor, Here’s How:
- Check to see if the remote control is limited to the lighting only, I believe this will be the case.
- This being the case then connect the black wire for the fan motor to the black wire from the light switch.
- The remote control can be wired to the red wire from the wall switch and used for the blue light fixture wire, then share the white neutral.
- This will allow you to use the remote control for the light only but you will need to control the fan motor from the wall switch.
- The pull chain on the Ceiling fan will need to be in the appropriate position for the on/off and desired speed selection for the fan motor.
- Understand that the wall switches are the main source of power and they need to be on for the light remote to work.
- Then if the light has a pull chain, it too needs to be in the appropriate position as well.
- Typically the light pull chain switch should be in the full on position in order to allow full range control from the remote control.
Important:
- When using a remote control as described above you will now have the following methods of control that you must keep track of , otherwise one may prevent the other from functioning:
- The wall switch – the power source and primary control.
- The remote control – the secondary control.
- The pull chain switches – the third control.
- If any one of these control sources is OFF then it will prevent the fan motor or the light fixture from turning ON.
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Electrical Question: We just bought a new Remote Controlled Hampton Bay Ceiling fan for a bedroom we just had rewired.
- We wired it so we had two separate switches. One for the light and one for the fan.
- We bought this fan knowing it had a remote control, but it says it’s only allowed one switch.
- We want to know can we have the two switches, one for the light, and one for the fan, and still use the remote control also.
Thanks!!
Additional Comments: Loved it!!
Background: Jacon, a Homeowner from Columbus Ohio
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Jacon.
How to Wire a Remote Control and Wall Switches for a Ceiling Fan
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. This electrical repair project is best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor or Certified Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, a non-aluminum ladder and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and access to the ceiling fan.
Precaution: Identify the ceiling fan circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
A remote control and wall switches may be wired and used to control a ceiling fan so it will allow you to use the remote control for the light only but you will need to control the fan motor, Here’s How:
- Check to see if the remote control is limited to the lighting only, I believe this will be the case.
- This being the case then connect the black wire for the fan motor to the black wire from the light switch.
- The remote control can be wired to the red wire from the wall switch and used for the blue light fixture wire, then share the white neutral.
- This will allow you to use the remote control for the light only but you will need to control the fan motor from the wall switch.
- The pull chain on the Ceiling fan will need to be in the appropriate position for the on/off and desired speed selection for the fan motor.
- Understand that the wall switches are the main source of power and they need to be on for the light remote to work.
- Then if the light has a pull chain, it too needs to be in the appropriate position as well.
- Typically the light pull chain switch should be in the full on position in order to allow full range control from the remote control.
Important:
- When using a remote control as described above you will now have the following methods of control that you must keep track of , otherwise one may prevent the other from functioning:
- The wall switch – the power source and primary control.
- The remote control – the secondary control.
- The pull chain switches – the third control.
- If any one of these control sources is OFF then it will prevent the fan motor or the light fixture from turning ON.
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Ceiling Fan and Remote Control Problems
[ad#block]Electrical Question: I installed a remote controlled ceiling fan several years ago. It worked great until recently, now the light and the fan will not turn on.
- I changed the light bulbs and still no light. I called hunter and they sent a new controller for ceiling fan.I installed that and light would still not work.
- I tried to troubleshoot the problem.I connected a simple light bulb with black and white wires to wires that control the fan. I could turn the light bulb on with the remote using the fan controls.
- I tried doing the same with the light wires and I wasn’t able to get the light to come on. So I thought the remote was bad.
- I got a replacement remote and I was able to get the fan wire to control the light, but still not able to get the light wires to work the light. Any more trouble shooting ideas?
- I just don’t understand how everything was working fine and then it stops working.
This electrical wiring question came from: Scott, from Alpharetta, Georgia.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Scott.
Ceiling Fan Control Problems and How to Fix Them
Application: Repairing a Ceiling Fan Problem.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate – Best performed by a Licensed Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, a non-aluminum ladder and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and the access to the ceiling fan.
Precaution: Identify the ceiling fan circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Common Problems with Ceiling Fans and Remote Controls
Before You Replace Your Ceiling Fan Consider the following:
- How a Ceiling Fan Remote Control Works
- Ceiling fan remote controls use frequencies to transmit signals which activate the ceiling fan motor and the ceiling fan light.
- Rarely, another electronic device may interfere with the ceiling fan frequencies which may prevent normal operations from occurring.
- NOTE: If two or more ceiling fans with remote controls are installed in the same home or area the remote controls may operate one or more of the ceiling fans. In a large area such as a store or warehouse this may be very convenient, however in a home with ceiling fans in different rooms this may be undesirable.
- Adjusting the Remote Control Frequency
- To prevent problems associated with the remote control frequency many hand held and wall mounted remote control units have a small unit of DIP switches which may be adjusted to a different frequency.
- IMPORTANT: Both the remote control transmitter and the receiver unit in the ceiling fan must have the same frequency settings.
- See the links below to go to the Ceiling Fan area for detailed photos and instructions.
- Other Conditions that May Prevent a Ceiling Fan from Working
- The pull chain switches are in the wrong setting.
- The light bulbs in the fixture are burnt out.
- The battery in the remote control needs replacing.
- The remote control module needs replacing.
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[ad#block]Electrical Question: I installed a remote controlled ceiling fan several years ago. It worked great until recently, now the light and the fan will not turn on.
- I changed the light bulbs and still no light. I called hunter and they sent a new controller for ceiling fan.I installed that and light would still not work.
- I tried to troubleshoot the problem.I connected a simple light bulb with black and white wires to wires that control the fan. I could turn the light bulb on with the remote using the fan controls.
- I tried doing the same with the light wires and I wasn’t able to get the light to come on. So I thought the remote was bad.
- I got a replacement remote and I was able to get the fan wire to control the light, but still not able to get the light wires to work the light. Any more trouble shooting ideas?
- I just don’t understand how everything was working fine and then it stops working.
This electrical wiring question came from: Scott, from Alpharetta, Georgia.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Scott.
Ceiling Fan Control Problems and How to Fix Them
Application: Repairing a Ceiling Fan Problem.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate – Best performed by a Licensed Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, a non-aluminum ladder and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and the access to the ceiling fan.
Precaution: Identify the ceiling fan circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Common Problems with Ceiling Fans and Remote Controls
Before You Replace Your Ceiling Fan Consider the following:
- How a Ceiling Fan Remote Control Works
- Ceiling fan remote controls use frequencies to transmit signals which activate the ceiling fan motor and the ceiling fan light.
- Rarely, another electronic device may interfere with the ceiling fan frequencies which may prevent normal operations from occurring.
- NOTE: If two or more ceiling fans with remote controls are installed in the same home or area the remote controls may operate one or more of the ceiling fans. In a large area such as a store or warehouse this may be very convenient, however in a home with ceiling fans in different rooms this may be undesirable.
- Adjusting the Remote Control Frequency
- To prevent problems associated with the remote control frequency many hand held and wall mounted remote control units have a small unit of DIP switches which may be adjusted to a different frequency.
- IMPORTANT: Both the remote control transmitter and the receiver unit in the ceiling fan must have the same frequency settings.
- See the links below to go to the Ceiling Fan area for detailed photos and instructions.
- Other Conditions that May Prevent a Ceiling Fan from Working
- The pull chain switches are in the wrong setting.
- The light bulbs in the fixture are burnt out.
- The battery in the remote control needs replacing.
- The remote control module needs replacing.
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[ad#block] Electrical Question: Can I wire a ceiling fan remote control to a three way switch?
Dave’s Reply:
How to Wire a Remote Control for a Ceiling Fan
- Yes, a remote control module may be installed for a ceiling fan that has three way switches.
- It should be understood that the switches must be in the position where they are providing power to the ceiling fan so that the remote control modules have power in order for them to function.
- Another way to describe this is that the wall switches over ride the functions of the remote control modules.
- The same is true for the pull chain switches on the ceiling fan, which must be in the FULL ON position otherwise the remote control will not function properly.
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[ad#block] Electrical Question: Can I wire a ceiling fan remote control to a three way switch?
Dave’s Reply:
How to Wire a Remote Control for a Ceiling Fan
- Yes, a remote control module may be installed for a ceiling fan that has three way switches.
- It should be understood that the switches must be in the position where they are providing power to the ceiling fan so that the remote control modules have power in order for them to function.
- Another way to describe this is that the wall switches over ride the functions of the remote control modules.
- The same is true for the pull chain switches on the ceiling fan, which must be in the FULL ON position otherwise the remote control will not function properly.
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- Take the mystery out of ceiling fan wiring.
- Ceiling Fans are a great way to lower your energy bill and brighten up one of your favorite rooms.
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Ceiling Fan Remote Control Wiring
[ad#block]Question: I’m installing a ceiling fan with a remote control for fan and light. My old fan was controlled by a wall switch and the light was controlled by two switches.
I have a red, black and white wire from my supply circuit how do I wire the remote receiver? Nothing works at this time.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Heidi
The Following links will assist you with your electrical question:
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Ceiling Fan Wiring diagram #2
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Ceiling Fan Remote Control Wiring
[ad#block]Question: I’m installing a ceiling fan with a remote control for fan and light. My old fan was controlled by a wall switch and the light was controlled by two switches.
I have a red, black and white wire from my supply circuit how do I wire the remote receiver? Nothing works at this time.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Heidi
The Following links will assist you with your electrical question:
Wiring Ceiling Fans
How to Install Ceiling Fans
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Ceiling Fan Wiring diagram #1
Ceiling Fan Wiring diagram #2
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Ceiling Fan Installation #2
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