To determine the cause of the fan speed malfunction follow the steps below.
Ceiling fan remote not working.
I changed the light bulbs and still no light.
Clean and lubricate the ball bearings.
If you ve replaced the remote checked the dipswitches and still cannot get the fan to work with the remote it may be time to purchase a new receiver unit.
Ensure that the fan s receiver and dip switches behind the remote are on the same frequency.
There are some steps to try troubleshooting the remote.
One way to know for sure would be to remove the receiver module at the ceiling fan and wire it direct.
The solution is to press the fan high button and then light on on the remote control unit and then pull the pull chains until the light comes on and the fan runs on high.
The troubleshooting to try is common as it applies to different fans.
I installed a remote controlled ceiling fan several years ago.
It worked great until recently now the light and the fan will not turn on.
Ceiling fan and remote control problems electrical question.
Yes the ceiling fan remote control module may be faulty.
So if the pull chain is in the off position the remote control will not be able to get any power to the ceiling fan light or fan.
If the ceiling fan and light works normally then the remote control module will need to be replaced.
This video will show you all about fixing a common problem with ceiling fan remote controls.
Turn of the unit using the remote if the power button is working press the off button on the fan for about 10 seconds wait for about another 20 seconds and then turn the fan on again using the remote this will reset the remote and deliver smooth operation.
If your ceiling fan won t turn on or your speed settings are not working properly you may notice a sharp change in the airflow.
Remove the back of the batteries to check if you have inserted them correctly.
If the remote control of your fan is not working here is what you can do to try and fix the problem.
A few important notes.
Replace the ceiling fan capacitor.
Remotes can stop working for a variety of reasons.
Troubleshooting a remote is a more common issue as it applies to most ceiling fans not just harbor breeze ceiling fans.