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Summary: How to Wire a Ceiling Fan Remote Control with Wiring Diagrams, Pictures and Wire Connections. Ceiling fan remote controls can be extremely useful, especially when it comes to controlling the lighting separately from the fan speed.
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When using a remote control, operate the ceiling fan using the pull chains and make sure the fan speed is on the high-speed setting and the lights are full on. The pull chains will over ride the remote control operations.

You could get confused if you turn the ceiling fan or light "off" using the pull chain and wonder why the wall switch does not operate the ceiling fan or light. My suggestion is to remove the longer extensions of the pull chains when using remote control units.

Remote Control Units for Ceiling Fans
	Typical Remote Unit The standard remote package comes with a module which is installed into the fan cradle assembly and the hand remote. Some units come with a saddle that can be attached to the wall making it easy for you to find and operate. A remote control for your ceiling fan can take the place of the wall switch and most of the remote controls will allow you to select three speeds for the fan operation and three levels of light.
	More features available Extended features are available with some of the newer remote units including programmable temperature control and time controls. As far as I know they still won't get the coffee pot brewing, but I'll show you how to automate that process on another page.

	Ceiling Fan Remote Control Wiring and Settings
		A typical ceiling fan remote control is wired as shown in this wiring diagram. The power coming in is connected to the Black and White AC Supply wires. The Ceiling Fan Control Wires are - Black for the Fan Motor, Blue for the Light Fixture and the White Neutral wire is shared for both the Fan Motor and the Light. The Green or Bare Copper wire is connected to the Green wire(s) of the Ceiling Fan.
		The ceiling fan remote control Code Settings at the hand held transmitter remote control and the ceiling fan receiver module must be the same for operation. Multiple fans can be controlled by one remote control. Ceiling Fans in separate rooms must have different codes. Labeling the hand held remotes will avoid confusion. Don't forget to install a 9 volt battery as required for most units.

Remote Control Ceiling Fans

Part 1 - Introduction to Remote Control Modules
Part 2 - Locating the Frequency Switches and Settings
Part 3 - Replacing a Wall Switch with a Remote Control Switch
Part 4 - Installing a Remote Control Hugger Ceiling Fan
Remote Control Ceiling Fans - Articles

Remote Control Units for Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fan remote controls can be extremely useful, especially when it comes to controlling the lighting separately from the fan speed, even when your electrical wiring did not provide separate wall switches. Identifying and wiring ceiling fan remote control units

Why a Ceiling Fan Remote Module May Be Going Bad

Mike, from Parsippany, New Jersey asks:
I installed a new Hampton Bay ceiling fan and a new remote control. The fan and remote worked fine for 2/3 weeks and all of a sudden it stopped working. I changed the remote module and it worked for a second and again same problem. The fan works fine if I remove the remote receiver. Why is the remote receiver going bad? Is there any problem in wiring?
Thanks

Mike,
The first thing I would ask is if there is a dimmer switch that controls the power to the ceiling fan. If so then the dimmer switch must be replaced with a regular light switch. Dimmer switches may not be used to control the power to a ceiling fan that has a remote control setup.

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Wiring Ceiling Fans

Skill Level:
Beginner to Intermediate.
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.
Notice:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.

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