Ceiling Fan Light Remote Control Problems

Use the steps below to determine the cause of the problem.

Ceiling fan light remote control problems. This is more likely to affect you if you live in an apartment or a townhouse. Turn off the circuit breaker that provides power to the ceiling fan. Locate the receiver and identify the dip switch settings which should resemble four sliding buttons.

Another common issue related to dip switches is the fan turning on or off by itself. Most ceiling fan remote controls come with the factory set frequency. A lot of problems with your remote communicating with your ceiling fan are generally related to the receiver which communicates with your remote control.

If this is a new ceiling fan you may consider returning it to where you purchased it from and explain the situation and hopefully they will give you a replacement. They will be located on the ceiling fan receiver inside of the fan s canopy. If two or more ceiling fans have the same frequency they can be controlled by either fan s remote which can have a range of 40 to 50 feet.

Tighten any loose screws on the light kit fan blades motor coupling downrod and mounting hardware. Hence the other remote is messing with your ceiling fan. The motor should be tested with special attention to the windings and the start capacitor.

The solution is to press the fan high button and then light on on the remote control unit and then pull the pull chains until the light comes on and the fan runs on high. Use a small screwdriver. Remove any dirt or debris from all fan blades.

The problem may not be with the remote control but rather a component of the ceiling fan. The dip switch settings on the remote and the ones inside of the fan must be the same or there will be problems with the fan not communicating with the remote properly. Look inside of the light bulb socket to make sure there are no burn marks or charred spots.