2 Min FIX for Dim Ceiling Fan Lights - Safe - No Wiring - Wattage Limiter Stays!

Many new ceiling fans has this horse shit wattage limiter installed from the factory that makes the lamps dim. They will not properly light up a 60 watt bulb - Frustrating and with newer fans, you can't bypass them - Two minute fix - Bam!!! Hope this helps someone

[@sammcgovern4237]

You Sir, are a genius !! Saved me a bunch of money buying a replacement Light Kit and for $15 and a trip to Home Depot, we are back in business. Thank you for taking the time to post this KZbin video.

[@rhondalewis2948]

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! I have been dealing with dim lights on my beautiful fans for years, never knowing I could brighten them with the remote, looked at the remarks and tried it...it worked, I have bought so many different light bulbs, could have saved alot of money, if I only knew...Thanks guys.

[@eddiemunstor]

If you're experiencing poor lighting from the ceiling fan light and are using a remote or remote type switch (receiver installed in fan) simply press and hold the light button down on the remote. You'll notice the light either begins to get dimmer or brighter. You're welcome America.

[@javierdiaz727]

Awesome advice, it worked thanks!

[@540derick]

I had this issue for months now, I feel like an idiot hahahahaha! Cheers mate!

[@nucci2795]

my light just randomly turns on. got any ideas on how to fix?

[@eddiemunstor]

I would try changing the dip switches on the receiver in the fan and in the remote to some other code ensuring it's the same code in each. It's usually a white little box labeled 1-4 with two positions each. Like the first 2 up and last 2 down.

[@BriParVideos]

That's sounds complicated. I liked the idea of just screwing in new bulbs. Worked for me and thanks for trying to help out others. Appreciate it.

[@JoshDavidson-rd9yj]

Bro, I never comment but you just saved me from buying/installing a new fan. I've changed countless bulbs trying to get this brighter. Thank you for this! Hunter fans should be paying you my friend lol

[@janetweidemann6629]

Thank you Richard Burch!! That was immensely helpful! I held our light switch for several seconds and it seems to show about 6 levels of brightness on the light switch with a built in dimmer! It would have been nice if Hunter noted this on the outside of the the box. I’m sure tons of people don’t know this!! Thanks again!

[@rblack706]

Perfect fix for me with no remote as it is a previously owned home. The ceilings are made of dark wood, and this room drove me crazy. I love this fix.

[@scrilla4047]

this is one of those rare times on the internet where Ive found exactly the information I needed, presented in a clear way. Thank you

[@phizpoet]

I had a really dim light too. Ran all over town trying to find a bulb that would work and couldn't find anything. Just by chance i sat on the remote and the light went from dim to really bright. The remote had a light button and when pressed for more than 3 seconds it controls the dimmer. I hope this info helps.

[@larsnelson2870]

You rock! I have been having this issue, and I just replaced the switch with no success. I read this post and thought..hmm I wonder if thats my issue. Held down the light button and voila! Bright light again. Thanks Phizpoet! Saved me from trying to bypass the limiter.

[@Tru1ish]

I didn't know all I had to do was hold the light button down n the light would get brighter. 💕 KZbin

[@Space_kiki0]

I’ve had this ceiling fan for 10 years and NEVER KNEW the button could do that! I was about to accept my fate of a dark bedroom after I changed my lightbulbs and they barely lit my bedroom until I read this comment and holy grao it totally worked

[@tjneverdefeated4394]

Thank you, that worked for me. I didn’t have to finish the video. Thank you so much.

[@valhar]

Oh my god thank you. We couldn't figure it out, your comment fixed it for us.

[@kathyraymond3282]

This is the fastest fix we've ever had! Went back to bedroom. Took remote and pressed the light button for several seconds. Light immediately responded - no more dim, pathetic lights!

[@janicejohns9401]

Thanks!! we have the same fan came looking to see how much trouble it would be to put another light fixture on the fan and I found you. Went and got us some bulbs. So much brighter. Thanks again

[@tyronelewis4187]

Thanks a million. I was about to remove the wattage limiter when I saw your video. I bought two LED's and the problem was solved.

[@kayjim416]

I tried holding down the remote button and it brightened up the lights a ton! The other bulbs are prob a great idea too, to save some electricity! Thank you for the video...my wife was on the warpath about the dim lighting...

[@khrisper918]

omgosh thank you!!!! I noticed my light was dimmer than normal and my husband thought I was crazy. My kids must've held the button down and dimmed it. LOL

[@meridithaldrich8844]

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[@captioninglady]

Thank you so much. This worked for one of my fans at least. I can't use LED or CFLs and the regular bulbs were so dim. But one fan doesn't dim or brighten at all when holding down the button.

[@teresathompson4555]

My kitchen was so dark, thanks for this video 😊

[@landonwoodruff]

The wattage guidelines for fixtures is actually based off the heat that that bulb puts out so the led bulbs put out way less wattage and way less heat therefore you could actually go up to a 100 watt equivalent led bulb without any issue at all. Tonnes of light and you are still saving money on power.

[@CeilingFanVideosOnYT]

Limiter may be inside the motor housing. You would have to take the blades off, then remove the motor housing then bypass the limiter, then put motor housing back on and blades back on. Limiter would eventually fall apart more, and this method may not work anymore in the future.

[@user-gr1mt7zj9u]

Congrats! You did the right thing. This is exactly why those wattage limiters are there: to encourage us to use energy saving bulbs instead of conventional filament bulbs. Save the planet. ❤️

[@dplj4428]

Because of the lower wattage we can use LED bulbs that output more brightness. Look for Lumens. With just one A15 standard base bulb (rated 800 to 1000 Lumens) inside Armitage fan globe I can have excellent reading light.

[@mwitherow3]

Like others have noted, some Hunter fans like this (that have a remote) actually have a dimmer built in, even though it's not obvious. Hold the fan button down and the light will cycle up or down in brightness.

[@johnstinnett6624]

Wait "fan" button or light button?

[@chrisbeets83]

Thanks! That was the fix I needed.

[@JBWHITEGT]

Had the same problem so I came here. I fixed mine in 10 secs. Booyah!!! Just hold the remote light button... Dims or Brightens it.

[@lmyhovich]

YES!!!!!! Watched the video, read the comments, and BAM! JIMBO SLICE, FTW!!

[@amitbhandari5961]

Wow! Thankfully I read the comments and not listened in to this stupid change lamp video

[@katiefryan322]

Jimbo you miricle worker THANK YOU!

[@isabelzamora7308]

Thanks, you just confirmed my idea to fix this dimmed ligths.

[@bigwhoopdeedo]

We just finished installing a Hunter (which used to be a great product) and from screw hole problems, etc. to the TERRIBLE lighting, I am sick to my stomach. I was wondering if I could find LED candelabra base bulbs in 100 watts, when I saw your video.

[@rezashahin2488]

Hey guys, check out the comment on Eddiemunstor, it works. WOW, I am surprised, just holding the light button on the remote to brighten up the lights. Below are his instruction: """"If you're experiencing poor lighting from the ceiling fan light and are using a remote or remote type switch (receiver installed in fan) simply press and hold the light button down on the remote. You'll notice the light either begins to get dimmer or brighter. """"

[@dianek5118]

and to think i was going to replace my beloved fan with a big bright kitchen ceiling light!! Thank you sooooooooo much for this info......is it safe?

[@EarlAlvinDaniels]

Depending on your fan, you may want to make sure you get "dimmable" LED bulbs (a few $ more).

[@janetweidemann6629]

We tried several different bulbs including dimmer bulbs that the store associate recommended and it made no difference.

[@rezashahin2488]

Hey guys, check out the comment on Eddiemunstor, it works. WOW, I am surprised, just holding the light button on the remote to brighten up the lights. Below are his instruction: """"If you're experiencing poor lighting from the ceiling fan light and are using a remote or remote type switch (receiver installed in fan) simply press and hold the light button down on the remote. You'll notice the light either begins to get dimmer or brighter. """"

[@kathleenmorris3040]

held the button in and that works, thanks for the video though, that was next choice

[@imakethesites3048]

I can't believe you created a whole movie just to say "Change the light bulbs." My ceiling fan won't support the wattage of an LED so I thought this would be a solution. Sigh.

[@EarlAlvinDaniels]

??? From all the fans I've seen (many dozens) all the bulbs and replacement LED bulbs operate on 120 volts AC. You may want to make sure you get "dimmable" LED bulbs (a few $ more). The LED bulbs draw less power (same voltage, less current) so there's less heat. Agree that this video was too long (as is this note! ;-)

[@BEERSnGEARS]

wHY ARE DIMMABLE led BULBS NECESSARY?

[@EarlAlvinDaniels]

Dylan McClelland Dimmable LED bulbs are only necessary if your fan has a dimmer function. The electronics surrounding the LED elements may not function correctly if a regular LED bulb is put on a dimming circuit. LEDs themselves operate on quite low voltage, somewhere around 1.8 to 3.3 volts. House current in the US is 120 volts (AC). Electronic circuitry is needed to convert the voltage. The design of that circuitry is more complex for dimmable LEDs, since it has to pulse-width modulate the power to the LEDs to create the dimming effect. (aren't you glad you asked? ;-)

[@BriParVideos]

No shit! I post some pretty dub stuff sometimes and every once in a while people like it. Crazy, huh. This one works for 99% of the people who have done it and its a bummer that you didn't have the same luck.

[@BEERSnGEARS]

BriParVideos Your math doesn't add up, bro. The like to dislike ratio is 82/30 that is not 99% it is 73 percent. more than a quarter of the voted viewers did not find it helpful.

[@bristi1622]

What Kelvin bulb did you use? 2700k warm white, 5000k bright? I can't see the package clearly.

[@valholla4499]

Can you please put a link to the product you used in the description of the video?

[@katiefryan322]

Thank you BriPar and Thank you Jimbo Slice!

[@stephaniestuart8220]

Would’ve been nice to share the link to where you got these. I have searched and don’t see anything to resemble this at all. I to have this same exact fan.

[@CeilingFanVideosOnYT]

Also the dim light has nothing to do with the wattage limiter, if LED light on the other socket is bright. Wattage limiter either dims all bulbs in that circuit or none, not specific bulbs. In other words, all bulbs on that circuit have the same voltage. The LED did not appear to get any dimmer when you screwed in the incandescent bulb.

[@homeguestunton]

The remote was probably on dim.

[@CeilingFanVideosOnYT]

@@homeguestunton The remote would not make specific bulbs dim either… it either makes all bulbs dimmer or no bulbs dimmer and you can see that LED is much brighter than incandescent even when both installed.

[@homeguestunton]

@@CeilingFanVideosOnYT LED bulbs usually don’t dim as well as incandescent bulbs so if it was dimmed, It would also make sense. It’s probably not the bulb’s fault as it’s 60 watts, Not 15 watt or something.

[@CeilingFanVideosOnYT]

@@homeguestunton Well, if you try to dim a non-dimmable LED, it would pretty much only work when the dimmer is on full, and flicker or be very dim on other settings, and if you try to dim a dimmable LED, it would obviously make it dim.

[@homeguestunton]

@@CeilingFanVideosOnYT Some Dimmable LEDs don’t dim well.

[@coolrobuxgaming]

I think the bulbs that come with it might be 130 volt bulbs which makes the bulb significantly dimmer for the same wattage. Maybe the LED bulbs are just not dimmable like they say so it lights a lot brighter than the incandescent. LED bulbs that are dimmable tend to be brighter than the incandescent bulbs that are dimmable which is why they light brighter. It probably dims the incandescent bulbs and the LED bulbs it’s just not as noticeable for LED bulbs especially since this is an older video so most dimmable LEDs don’t dim well. DO NOT USE NON-DIMMABLE CFL/LED BULBS IN THIS CEILING FAN. If you do it may cause them to flicker due to the limiter. As no way that’s how they are always going to light. Probably just the ceiling fan that lights them dim. But I can use the dim bulbs if I want a night light on the ceiling fan as they look so dim to the point they can be used as a night light. The incandescent bulb also looks severely under driven as the incandescent bulbs are glowing orange, Not even yellow. So the reason why the LED is glowing brighter is probably because the dimmability is not nearly as good as an incandescent. Some of the newer dimmable LEDs, might appear dim as well as they dim a lot better than the older ones. Sometimes lights go dim when the wattage limiter goes bad. And as far as candelabra bulbs tho, many chandeliers use those types of bulbs are they definitely appear a lot brighter then these ones in the fan. I believe in 2006, ceiling fans were required to have wattage limiters.

[@AustinWilhite]

Do you have a reference for the bulbs you used? I can't seem to find 100W-equivalent bulbs with the candelabra base.

[@urasantos5170]

Wooow what an awesome achievement 👍🏼😃😃

[@maryduffy3473]

My 3 hunter fans use regular bas bulbs. No matter what type/size bulb I use (LED) they don’t put off enough light to use for dining. Any suggestion for me? Basically the one in the dining room is useless, and unfortunately the only source of light. Thanks

[@satieritraj6822]

Try holding down continuously on the remote button for the light. This action should brighten it.

[@oboumoura5130]

just what i was looking for....... thx...

[@homeguestunton]

LED fan light looks great. The 60W bulb is a 25W bulb due to the limiter.

[@homeguestunton]

Not even 25, It is as bright as a nightlight.

[@homeguestunton]

New one is as bright as supposed.

[@homeguestunton]

They did that to match the color of the light lens not a good idea HUNTER.

[@arikaplan8904]

You just dim them and then Brighton them then with the remote it is easy.

[@russellwesley5999]

My fan lights are 100 watt equivalent led bulbs. They used to go from dim to bright. But lately the bulbs will only get to about half bright. Once in a while they go bright for a few moments then back to half bright. What is wrong?

[@gnormous0805]

I did this in a hampton bay ceiling fan, and it's a lot brighter now, however, instead of turning off, they now just go to dim.

[@allenj908]

Take the fan down & turn the wiring around.

[@CeilingFanVideosOnYT]

If it happens when you turn it off with the chain, try switching black/blue and white wires on the top. If it happens when you turn it off with the switch, try to somehow get the switch to connect to a hot wire instead of neutral wire.

[@PinkHarleyFL]

Our Hampton Bay Fan Bulb is a B8 and I can't find any bulbs to replace it. Can you mix n match B8 to something else?

[@mrlnternational]

Thank you

[@jeauxjeaux9439]

Question....I have two of these, one with the chain pulls and one without. The one without the pills has stopped working! Ugh! Neither the lights nor the fan will come on! The battery in the remote is fine and switch is on. I have no idea what's happening!. Have you or has anyone in the comments come across this?

[@jeauxjeaux9439]

**UPDATE**I went to Walmart and bought a universal remote kit and replaced the hunter remote kit with that! It works just fine now.

[@MinecraftPro97k]

My Harbor Breeze Armitage Ceiling fan has poor lighting and it has no remote because it's a hugger

[@CeilingFanVideosOnYT]

Huggers can have a remote too. The first pull chain fan I had seen with a remote is Hampton Bay Carriage House which is a hugger.

[@justice4all72]

What is the brand of the bulb? I have the same fan, looking for brighter LED light

[@Jeepy2-LoveToBake]

I found these at Home depot: www.homedepot.com/p/EcoSmart-60W-Equivalent-Daylight-G16-5-E12-Dimmable-Clear-LED-Light-Bulb-3-Pack-G16-560WECWCE12/206694234

[@Patzfann1978]

Geez I cant believe it THANKS

[@desertmav8632]

Mine slowly lights up to full brightness then fades out and starts all over again

[@alpzepta]

Yo! I have a large incredesent light in my fan and still too dim. I can’t make a video like this with the lightning have.

[@gsamra5148]

Thank you so much 😊

[@russellmcdaris6433]

Actually, its because the lights that come with it are 40w. (apx 300 lumens). You are changing them out with 60w equivalent light bulbs (5550 lumens). Lumens are the actual measurement of brightness and 300

[@BriParVideos]

Russell McDaris Russell - you are like Goodwill Hunting smart and obviously read much here thicker books than I. Thanks for your input - much appreciated.

[@tonyluers39]

A 60 watt bulb does not put out 5550 lumens

[@CeilingFanVideosOnYT]

Exactly, and the LED didn't get any dimmer when he screwed the incandescent light in. All bulbs in that circuit have the same voltage, wattage limiter either dims all lights or none.

[@anthonyramos3333]

Which bulbs are these, brand, upc?

[@Tru1ish]

No need to replace bulbs. Just hold the light button n the light will get brighter. 💕 KZbin

[@veronicac6556]

Wow your amazing ..thank you!

[@homeguestunton]

60W bulbs but it limits it down to 25 watts. Stupid wattage limiter.

[@dunyadolls2623]

Where do you buy these bulbs? Can you tell me what they are called. Thanks

[@homeguestunton]

A 60W bulb is a 25W bulb in this fan that means it’s only 45 watts to light the whole room. The 60W LED bulb is bright. If you put it in a chandelier it will light brighter.

[@vinceborsk6177]

Thanks.

[@JonJenkins1982]

If you don’t want to watch almost three minutes of BS, I’ll tell you the main point: he put brighter bulbs in the fixture.

[@teresayoder5528]

HaHa! I can fix mine in 3 seconds. Hold down the light button until the light gets brighter. Didn't have to buy any more bulbs either.

[@johnlehman1226]

Hunter builder deluxe ceiling fan

[@shirleyrickenbach9878]

But I don’t have a remote

[@thatCRAZYwyles]

You didn't show the most important part, taking apart the housing.

[@jimmyjohn8008]

I have a very similar china cabinet.

[@trapperma]

You lost me at 3:31 Will the new led light generate 100 watts or not? thx

[@tonyluers39]

No, it is not generating wattage. Wattage is the power used to light the bulb. A 100 watt incandescent will use 100 watts to light the bulb. A 100 watt EQUIVALENT LED bulb will only use about 10-13 watts...but still put out the same amount of light or lumens.

[@trapperma]

@@tonyluers39 Thank you. On the same subject, I bought a personal ac from Amazon and it reads 18 watts. I calculated at 3 hours a day at 9 cents per kW/hr to cost $1.752 per year. I think I did that right. That's in Incredibly cheap.

[@zachary_724.]

You should buy 10w or less leds!

[@noahbones1221]

Newer Hunter Is Crap. The older hunter models are great. Especially the original

[@MoonLiteNite]

I put in LEDs in my ceiling fan and it popped the watt limiter box. That is why i am youtube. Tryin got figure out a safe way to remove it and bypass it so my lights turn on again. :( stupid government

[@BriParVideos]

I took those fans apart a bunch of times trying to figure it out and rather than totally wreck them, I tried the bulbs and it worked (and still is working) perfectly.

[@MoonLiteNite]

BriParVideos Na normal bulbs didn't work. Even little single 30watt. You can still actually smelt the burnt smell from the box, several years later. Going to head to home depot later and get some of the plastic nuts to fuse the two wires together and jumper over it

[@cobourgavs]

Christopher Banacka you may be able to make it brighter by just holding down the light button on the remote... my fan light can be dimmed

[@MoonLiteNite]

Christopher Austin no remote, it is a cheap 20$ light fixture

[@russellwesley5999]

That does not work.

[@homeguestunton]

My comment got deleted for no reason.

[@FernandoMessiasXavier]

Looks great, and with a brighter bulb installed that’s all the light you need. kzbin.infoUgkxWF88GpljEn-0o34vtLFazEQ5h5Q33SjU As far as ease of installation- this was my first ceiling fan and it took about 3 hours because I had no idea what I was doing and also it’s helpful to have a second set of hands and a magnetic drill bit. Works great.

[@michaelbulaclac164]

led light fan

[@ScreamingReel500]

You are not fixing anything. The old bulb uses actual 60watts and the technology is old. The LED use less wattage and has higher output. But thanks for a nice clickbait!

[@arupdasmangaldeepdas7829]

Not

[@lethargicj]

What a waste of time.

[@louisejameson8020]

Ceiling Fans: Hunter Builder Deluxe

[@Nmiguy]

helpful video but... Why not get to the fix right away rather than downgrade the company? And who doesn’t benefit from respectful language? Your sarcasm and superiority is a distraction from the main point. Otherwise, aaa+!!

[@michaelbulaclac164]

led light fan