How To Replace A Ceiling Fan Remote Control

For added electrical safety flip the breaker switch and turn off the.

How to replace a ceiling fan remote control. Programming a ceiling fan with dip switches. The next step is to remove the canopy of the fan to check on the existing wiring and plan for the installation of the remote control receiver unit. Pull the switch into the housing and disconnect the wires.

If you have any doubts about the fan switch replace it too. Not so universal are remote s seems like every base frequency is different from the old ceiling fan receiver. Remove the pull chain switch by unscrewing the knurled outer knob.

If it s equipped with a light source make sure the pull chain turns the light to the on position. Turn the wall switch to the off position. Install the ceiling fan remote receiver.

With this particular fan a trim ring conceals the four mounting screws that hold the canopy cover in place. Take both pieces to a ceiling fan or appliance parts store to get replacements. The 4 switches inside on.

These switches are located under the battery cover on the remote control and also located on the receiver depending on the age of fan as some fans do not have a typical receiver the receiver is located in the top portion of the fan itself.