Ceiling Fan Remote Control Not Working

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Ceiling fan remote control not working.

Ceiling fan remote controls use frequencies to transmit signals which activate the ceiling fan motor and the ceiling fan light. If you have an older ceiling fan the switch may be worn out. Most ceiling fan remote controls come with the factory set frequency. Flip the switch several times to make sure it is the right.

Contact the manufacturer 3. First ensure that the mains power is turned on and then check to ensure that the circuit breaker for the unit is not. If the light is not coming on than the remote is not sending a signal. 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.

This tells you that the fan remote control is sending a signal to the fan receiver. If the fan works without the remote via a pull chain or switch but not with the remote even though they have the same settings the remote has probably gone bad and you will just have to get a replacement remote. 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. Another common issue related to dip switches is the fan turning on or off by itself.

Follow the steps below to determine the cause. Change the battery 2. If you are using a remote or. If the remote is sending a signal check to see if the fan and the remote are set to the same frequencies.

Hence the other remote is messing with your ceiling fan. They need to be set the same way on both the fan and the remote. Check to ensure that the problem is not with the remote see fanimation remote not working guide above if the mains supply circuit. They will be located on the ceiling fan receiver inside of the fan s canopy.

In this case replace the reverse switch. Below are troubleshooting steps to follow. This can usually be done by checking the dip switches. The next possible reason why the fan is not working is to consider the remote.

Once you purchase a new remote go through the necessary steps to set it up. Rarely another electronic device may interfere with the ceiling fan frequencies which may prevent normal operations from occurring. When a button is pushed on the remote a red led light should light up.