The following step describes the process of modifying the factory electrical components in a ceiling fan in order to install it to two wall switches.
The instructions that come with your fan will tell you what code to set these switches to on each component. Many times, these two components have code switches that allow them to communicate with each other. STEP 5: Preparing the Receiver and Remoteįollow the instructions for preparing the remote and the receiver. ANY HAZARD CREATED IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY WIRING OF ANY KIND if you lack the knowledge and understanding required. If you feel you do not have enough electrical wiring knowledge or experience about performing DIY electrical work, PLEASE do the smart thing and have your fan installed by a licensed electrician. At the very least, it will void your fixture warranty. Any modifications made to your ceiling fan whether as described in this post or other is dangerous and will increase the risk of personal injury or DEATH as well as property loss or damage.
All ceiling fan specifications are different and you should follow the instruction manual that comes with your ceiling fan when installing your fixture. The following steps describe a generic process for assembling, modifying and installing a ceiling fan. Electricity is dangerous and can cause personal injury or DEATH as well as other property loss or damage if not used or constructed properly. This site is meant for informational purposes only. Without losing the functionality of the switches or fan speed options! If you couldn’t tell… Here’s how I installed a ceiling fan with a remote to two wall switches.
Which means, if Mark throws the remote in the wash with our sheets (like he did with our TV remote) then whatever setting was last on, will be the permanent setting. If you lose the remote, you won’t be able to change the settings on the fixture.In an effort to not drone on about why these remotes suck, I’ll sum it up here: 5 reasons why ceiling fans with remotes are the worst: It’s just power- and whatever settings the fixture was last on, will kick on. If installed according to the directions, the fan can be attached to one wall switch that will function as one thing- power on/off. You have to use these remotes to even use the basic functionality. But I hate the fact that because of all these special features, the fans come with remotes. Almost all the fan’s I’ve bought have different fan speeds, a dimmable light, timers, special schedules etc. Most fans these days have so much more function than just on/off. I love the dual functionality, being able to run the fan while watching a movie, and obviously using the light without the fan turning on during the winter! I need to be able to install my ceiling fan to two wall switches.
Most are hardwired to two separate wall switches- one for the light and one for the fan. Something I love about our house is that we have ceiling fans in a lot of our rooms. Nothing is as frustrating as my attempt to replace all the white and gold fans in my 90’s home.