This is more likely to affect you if you live in an apartment or a townhouse.
Ceiling fan remote control not working.
If you are using a remote or.
If this is happening then the battery is ok and the ceiling fan remote is functioning in a proper way.
If you have an older ceiling fan the switch may be worn out.
Flip the switch several times to make sure it is the right.
Most ceiling fan remote controls come with the factory set frequency.
Follow the steps below to determine the cause.
Rarely another electronic device may interfere with the ceiling fan frequencies which may prevent normal operations from occurring.
Below are troubleshooting steps to follow.
They will be located on the ceiling fan receiver inside of the fan s canopy.
The next possible reason why the fan is not working is to consider the remote.
If the remote is sending a signal check to see if the fan and the remote are set to the same frequencies.
In this case replace the reverse switch.
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.
Check to ensure that the problem is not with the remote see fanimation remote not working guide above if the mains supply circuit.
This can usually be done by checking the dip switches.
Change the battery 2.
Ceiling fan remote controls use frequencies to transmit signals which activate the ceiling fan motor and the ceiling fan light.
This tells you that the fan remote control is sending a signal to the fan receiver.
Confirm the reverse switch is not in a neutral position.
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.
Try a universal remote.
When a button is pushed on the remote a red led light should light up.
If the light is not coming on than the remote is not sending a signal.
They need to be set the same way on both the fan and the remote.
Hence the other remote is messing with your ceiling fan.
Another common issue related to dip switches is the fan turning on or off by itself.
First ensure that the mains power is turned on and then check to ensure that the circuit breaker for the unit is not.