Ceiling Fan Remote Control Not Working

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.

Ceiling fan remote control not working.

Troubleshooting a remote is a more common issue as it applies to most ceiling fans not just harbor breeze ceiling fans. If your hampton bay ceiling fan remote is not working there are some standard troubleshooting steps you can go through in order to determine the problem. Usually they consist of a remote receiver wired to the fan inside the ceiling canopy and the fan will still have a pullchain that is not used. If the fan works without the remote via a pull chain or switch but not with the remote even though they have the same settings the remote has probably gone bad and you will just have to get a replacement remote.

There are some steps to try troubleshooting the remote. Once you purchase a new remote go through the necessary steps to set it up. Ceiling fan remote controls use frequencies to transmit signals which activate the ceiling fan motor and the ceiling fan light. If this is the case then the receiver can be removed and replaced with another remote receiver kit or the fan can be operated as standard with the 3 speed pullchain.

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. Check that the dip switches on the remote and receiver are set to the same frequency. Rarely another electronic device may interfere with the ceiling fan frequencies which may prevent normal operations from occurring.

Remotes can stop working for a variety of reasons. If you are using a remote control check that the batteries are installed properly and are not dead. If you re using a wall control check the power to the breaker from your control and try working your ceiling fan manually.