Ceiling Fan Remote Control Not Working

Check to ensure that the problem is not with the remote see fanimation remote not working guide above if the mains supply circuit.

Ceiling fan remote control not working.

They will be located on the ceiling fan receiver inside of the fan s canopy. Change the battery 2. 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. If this is happening then the battery is ok and the ceiling fan remote is functioning in a proper way.

This can usually be done by checking the dip switches. Rarely another electronic device may interfere with the ceiling fan frequencies which may prevent normal operations from occurring. If you have an older ceiling fan the switch may be worn out. Below are troubleshooting steps to follow.

When a button is pushed on the remote a red led light should light up. They need to be set the same way on both the fan and the remote. If the ceiling fan and light works normally then the remote control module will need to be replaced. Flip the switch several times to make sure it is the right.

If you are using a remote or. Follow the steps below to determine the cause. Confirm the reverse switch is not in a neutral position. This tells you that the fan remote control is sending a signal to the fan receiver.

Contact the manufacturer 3. If the remote is sending a signal check to see if the fan and the remote are set to the same frequencies. 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. Yes the ceiling fan remote control module may be faulty.

Try a universal remote. One way to know for sure would be to remove the receiver module at the ceiling fan and wire it direct. If the light is not coming on than the remote is not sending a signal. 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. First ensure that the mains power is turned on and then check to ensure that the circuit breaker for the unit is not.