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Can you use an AC Dimmer Switch on a DC fan?
No
Need hunter fan remote directions?
I have a Hunter ceiling fan that is operate's by remote only, I have a red wire coming out of the ceiling where do I hook that wire ?
My ceiling fan speed is stuck on high I am wondering if you can wire a voltage regulating switch that will allow you to vary ceiling fan speeds without damaging motor or causing other problems?
Light dimmer switch is okay for ceiling fan.
If one switch controls a fan and a light but the dimmer part for the light does not work and the switch gets warm after a while what could be the problem?
I'm going to assume that the switch that's getting warm is the dimmer. Even when a dimmer is working correctly it gets warm and that's just the electronic parts of it. The face of a dimmer is actually a heat sink to help remove excess heat. If you swap out the dimmer you will likely find your problem is resolved. Remember to de-energize the circuit by turning off the breaker before working on it. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Andy Be aware that a dimmer for lights does NOT work for fans (though it may sometimes appear to work, you can end up with noise, problems such as the light attached to the fan not working, the dimmer getting overheated, etc). So even though it might seem to work at first, you'll have problems, and it's against code to put the wrong kind of dimmer there. You can purchase a dimmer which is rated for ceiling fans at Home Depot or Lowes, but they are more expensive than light switch dimmers. Of course, if there is a single on/off switch at the wall which controls the fan and its light, then you might be better off buying a remote control unit to install in the fan - it will allow you to dim the fan and light separately (and safely). Or purchase a new fan with a remote... ceiling fans are cheap enough now that if yours is old enough, it might be a nice time for an update.
When using the remote for a Hunter fan-light the light will not turn on-off using the remote-it will turn on-off using the wall switch but the fan will turn on-off using the remote Any ideas?
The fan is wired to the house wrong. Typically the red switch wire in the ceiling box will be nutted off and not used when a remote is installed. Sounds like, in this case, the fan light wire (blue) was connected to the red switch wire in the ceiling box instead of being correctly connected to the remote unit at the fan.
What is the cure for a humming ceiling fan?
One of the things to do is if your ceiling fan is being operated by a dimmer, set the dimmer to the highest setting to stop it from humming or replace the dimmer switch with a regular wall switch.
Can you use an AC Dimmer Switch on a DC fan?
No
Can you reduce the speed of a fan motor with a dimmer switch?
no you can not
Can you use a fan control switch as a dimmer switch?
Probably not, since a volume control switch is designed for extremely low current measured in fractions of a watt, while a dimmer switch is typically capable of handling several hundred watts.
Can you control a ceiling fan with a dimmer switch that controls a light fixture?
not orden araly
Need hunter fan remote directions?
I have a Hunter ceiling fan that is operate's by remote only, I have a red wire coming out of the ceiling where do I hook that wire ?
Why does a fan only work on high?
More information would be needed to diagnose your problem more accurately, but here are some tips to start: 1) Fans will not work with dimmers. If you have a dimmer controlling your fan, it will only work when the dimmer in is the full intensity position (if at all). You will need to replace the dimmer with a fan speed control. If one switch controls both the fan and the light, this will not solve your problem, as a light will not work with a fan speed control switch. You will have to settle with a standard single pole switch, a remote switch, or get one more wire between the switch and the fan. 2) If you have a fan speed control switch, but the fan doesn't seem to respond as it should, you may want to pull on the pullchain directly on the fan. If the pullchain is not set to high, your speed control will not work correctly. 3) If #2 or #3 don't apply to you, and you are simply using the pull chain on the fan, you may have a bad switch inside the fan housing, loose or disconnected wires to the fan (unlikely), or simply a bad fan motor.
My ceiling fan speed is stuck on high I am wondering if you can wire a voltage regulating switch that will allow you to vary ceiling fan speeds without damaging motor or causing other problems?
Light dimmer switch is okay for ceiling fan.
Why does your ceiling fan make noise with the lights OFF and no noise with the lights ON?
What kind of noise: A motor hum? A high-pitched sound? Which lights: the kitchen lights? The ceiling fan light? Sounds like you have your lights on a dimmer and that will cause a high-pitch sound. The noise is motor hum and a "clinking noise" almost like the glass domes are loose (they aren't). The lights I was referring to are the ceiling fan lights. I am not using a dimmer switch. Also, it is a Hunter ceiling fan (I don't know the model. It was a mid-range fan as far as price: $109.00)
If one switch controls a fan and a light but the dimmer part for the light does not work and the switch gets warm after a while what could be the problem?
I'm going to assume that the switch that's getting warm is the dimmer. Even when a dimmer is working correctly it gets warm and that's just the electronic parts of it. The face of a dimmer is actually a heat sink to help remove excess heat. If you swap out the dimmer you will likely find your problem is resolved. Remember to de-energize the circuit by turning off the breaker before working on it. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Andy Be aware that a dimmer for lights does NOT work for fans (though it may sometimes appear to work, you can end up with noise, problems such as the light attached to the fan not working, the dimmer getting overheated, etc). So even though it might seem to work at first, you'll have problems, and it's against code to put the wrong kind of dimmer there. You can purchase a dimmer which is rated for ceiling fans at Home Depot or Lowes, but they are more expensive than light switch dimmers. Of course, if there is a single on/off switch at the wall which controls the fan and its light, then you might be better off buying a remote control unit to install in the fan - it will allow you to dim the fan and light separately (and safely). Or purchase a new fan with a remote... ceiling fans are cheap enough now that if yours is old enough, it might be a nice time for an update.
How do you change the fan switch on a 1983 Honda Shadow?
The fan does not have a switch - the thermostat switch runs the fan.
Problem wit the fan on your 2.5 v6 vectra not coming on too cool the engine down?
Thermo fans have a basic way in which they all operate. A fuse, a switch and a fan. Check the fuse first, the make sure the fan turns freely and is not seized, and if still not working you can bypass the switch by joining the wires on it together. If the fuse blows immediately then the fan is the problem. if it starts working then the switch is faulty.
