Diy Ceiling Fan Remote Control

Ceiling fans with a wall switch remote if your option includes a wall mounted control turn off the electricity and remove the existing wall switch.

Diy ceiling fan remote control.

For starters slide the ceiling fan remote receiver into the space above the down rod. Before you begin set the fan speed to high. Turn the wall switch to the off position. Adding new ceiling fan remote controls.

One of the neat things about these systems is that they usually will have a light dimmer function and fan speed control function built in. If it s equipped with a light source make sure the pull chain turns the light to the on position. The receiver in the ceiling is remotely controlled in one or two ways. If you see a white wire test it to determine if it is hot.

Check the fit in this easy diy project we ll show you how to change a ceiling fan by adding a remote. The ceiling fan remote receiver the receiver basically acts as a controller for the fan. If it doesn t fit try other locations inside the canopy.