How To Install a Ceiling Fan With Remote Control

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Terry “The Internet Electrician” Peterman

Terry “The Internet Electrician” Peterman

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@blakenavarre7269
@blakenavarre7269 3 жыл бұрын
Only person to mention what to do with the "red wire" regarding installation. Thank you.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Glad it helped you out!
@ksystems872
@ksystems872 2 жыл бұрын
9 year old video still helpful thank you terry!
@FaceWarp
@FaceWarp 2 жыл бұрын
@Terry Peterman HI Terry, I watched, liked and subscribed. Any chance you might consider responding to my comment/question? I'd sure appreciate it.
@derekgipson3741
@derekgipson3741 2 жыл бұрын
How do you determine which one?
@fernandorivera5173
@fernandorivera5173 Жыл бұрын
Agree 💯
@camarykaren
@camarykaren 5 ай бұрын
12 years old and the only video i found that mention the red wire. Thank you so much for saving me after about 2 hrs of searching what to do.
@chrisday4434
@chrisday4434 9 ай бұрын
Amen to the only person that told me what to do with all the wires coming out of the ceiling. Thank you !
@CJBrowninLV
@CJBrowninLV 3 жыл бұрын
Terry needs to be the spokesman for Harbor Breeze! Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace Hardware should have a Terry Presentation Video on flat screens in their Electrical Department! Thanks Terry! 👍🏻
@imdjc4
@imdjc4 4 жыл бұрын
1:40 Thanks. After going through several ceiling fan installation videos, you're the first to mention where the remote receiver goes.
@ZussieMakesit
@ZussieMakesit 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's what I needed!! The remote was not working because I was hooking up both black wires (Instead of the black and a red) respectively to the light and fan wires. Once I hooked up the black on receiver to the black from ceiling and left the other black (red) wire by itself covered with a wire nut, my remote worked!!! I almost cried with my sister ( who was helping me) yay! It works now!!!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to have helped! A happy cry with your sister is OK!
@psingh5963
@psingh5963 5 жыл бұрын
Made this girl look like a hero in front of her Dad!!! Thank you so much for the clear instructions, worked perfectly!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help out!
@jean-paulvaillancourt3199
@jean-paulvaillancourt3199 9 ай бұрын
😂😂
@sekandsak
@sekandsak 11 ай бұрын
Thank God for you....I was going crazy over here trying to set up my new fan
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rbruce888
@rbruce888 7 ай бұрын
Saved our day, the first KZbin we opened, and it helped my husband immediately with that red wire!!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 7 ай бұрын
Happy to help! And thanks for commenting. It makes my day!
@SkittyCat23
@SkittyCat23 2 жыл бұрын
*Easy install, so far Works great **Fastly.Cool** !*
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Good question! Not really sure? That was a while ago and thankfully I didn't have to find out.
@gregoryeverson741
@gregoryeverson741 3 жыл бұрын
thnx Terry 9 years later your video is still helping people, i just install one today, didnt know how to conceal the box
@mycbtguy
@mycbtguy 9 жыл бұрын
Tremendously helpful!!! Had some trouble figuring out which wires would power the remote and what to do with the leftovers. Total success after watching this video!!!
@tynikawoods5555
@tynikawoods5555 3 жыл бұрын
That's not much different than any of the other ceiling fans and covered
@jhurdle81
@jhurdle81 Күн бұрын
Just came here to say, like everyone else, thanks for mentioning the red wire! Took my husband and I hours to figure it out.
@bryanshook3189
@bryanshook3189 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry, Following your instructions, I was successful in resetting my remote with transmitter. The hardest part was getting the wiring concealed underneath the escutcheon
@normacelico8077
@normacelico8077 4 жыл бұрын
Your advice was fantastic I installed my remote control for the fan light combo in less than 30 minutes because of your very well done video THANK YOU
@ajones038
@ajones038 Жыл бұрын
Good info never gets old!! Used your video to help hang a ceiling fan. It's been 30 years so we were kinda rusty !
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment! That video was shot 10 years ago, and I'd been in the trade for 30 years then! Thanks for putting numbers to the years, and making me feel kinda old! Gunna be 60 in a couple of months!
@ajones038
@ajones038 Жыл бұрын
@@theinternetelectrician Well happy birthday! I've also saved your video and subscribed for more help down the road !
@Tex3902-trustinGOD
@Tex3902-trustinGOD Жыл бұрын
Nice instructional video. Question is okay to have constant power to the ceiling fan which is only controlled with the remote?
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Yes, that's OK. Sometimes electronics need a power down to reset the brains, but that's not common or often at all, but if it does become necessary then you can accomplish that with the circuit breaker.
@ElegantSolutions
@ElegantSolutions 11 ай бұрын
The only decent install video i found.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind comment!
@bailemdon
@bailemdon 5 жыл бұрын
Great video but please answer this. My remote controller has 1 green and 1 red wire coming off 1 side. Is the green a ground? and the red a hot that should go to black out of ceiling?
@mary-annv2140
@mary-annv2140 2 жыл бұрын
Literally thank you for explain where to put the wires, we spent so long trying to figure out why the little box wouldn’t fit
@crispa1861
@crispa1861 Жыл бұрын
Thx for sharing the video. I have a question though. My sister's wall control unit lights up for a second, but no response form the ceiling fan. Control unit came with the fan. I checked the ckt breaker, and power is present from the line wire going to the control unit. Could it be just a bad control unit? thx
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Power present - check. Battery in remote replace - ? Double-check connections - ? Other questions. Is this a new installation and never worked, or was working and then quit? If it's new and is properly wired, battery is good, then get in touch with the manufacturer and the product support division. Let me know what you find out.
@markpolakovich6697
@markpolakovich6697 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Buddy, if you wanted to use the red wire coming out of the box as well (separate switch to turn fan light off and on) would you connect both BLUE WIRES to the red one?
@fernandorivera5173
@fernandorivera5173 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr terry this video was a game changer for me, even though it was an older video it helped me out now in 2023👏
@bernadettestewart3541
@bernadettestewart3541 4 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! What a super nice man! After watching 2 of his videos, I followed up with a couple of additional questions by emailing his website, which he promptly responded to with clear and thorough answers. Thank you so VERY much Terry!!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, and thanks for the kind endorsement! I'm attempting to do a KZbin Livestream this afternoon at 4:00 pm PST. I'm going to answer questions during this time (if I can master the technology)! It might be a rough trial for the first time, but we'll see! Join me!
@BroWendell
@BroWendell 2 жыл бұрын
Having a hard time finding the code on the receiver to make sure it’s set properly, any advice on where exactly on the receiver the code is located to set it properly? Are the dip switches identical with the ones on the controller?? *Update* receive didn’t have a dip switch on my model, it’s older. Called customer service and found the sequence to pair remote. Power fan off, take battery out remote, power fan on, power remote on, point remote at receiver and press and release 3, then 2, then 1, worked like a charm.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure where it would be? It shouldn't be hidden anywhere that you need to remove screws to get at it? The dip switches should be identical on each, just look for indication as to what is up or on with each as sometimes it's hard to tell. I would just throw the question out on a search engine worded exactly how you would ask. "Where are the dip switches located on the receiver for a xxxxxx fan, model number xxxxxx"?
@redobrien77
@redobrien77 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Can you clarify how many ground wires you would have in a situation like this, and where they are coming from? Obviously, you have the main ground coming from the ceiling, and then a ground wire screwed to the mounting bracket. I think there's a third ground, yes? I installed a remote-controlled ceiling fan last week and followed this exact procedure, but my LED lights are humming. I am not using a dimmer switch. Don't know what I did wrong, but I'm pretty sure the lights should not be humming. They hum whether the fan is on or off. It's not the fan motor that is humming, but the lights. Thanks!
@liordeckel1709
@liordeckel1709 7 жыл бұрын
Hello. Is it possible to make the light option of the fan, to be turned on from a wall switch AS WELL as from the remote control?
@Carlg6
@Carlg6 4 жыл бұрын
Without all the details, no.
@SupermanChad23
@SupermanChad23 3 жыл бұрын
Most fanmakers will make a wall control that you can buy separate which will basically be a handheld just put on a wall hence wall control.
@bhildabrand
@bhildabrand 4 жыл бұрын
I have a beige wire coming from the ceiling, not a white wire. Is this the same as a white wire? The black wire was capped off from the ceiling light. There is no blue wire from the ceiling. And the Hunter ceiling fan has a black wire with a white stripes running down the black wire vs a white and black wire? Very different from anywhere else in the home which is the standard colored wires. (Black, White, Blue, Green & Copper/ground). Wall Switch is a duel, one for light one for the fan. I do know which is hot, light, etc. Just never seen this configuration, and can not find anywhere online.
@JillHarwell
@JillHarwell Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!! Changing the code on the remote following your instructions here made our remote work again! YAY!! 🥳🎉 Thank you!!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Happy to help out!
@faithalarcon7020
@faithalarcon7020 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry you have no idea how much this tips helped me
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting "Faith" in my video :-) I hope that you 'like', subscribed, and clicked the bell?
@mattvanhugenstein
@mattvanhugenstein 11 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to figure out how to get both of my wall switches to work!! Thanks for breaking the news to me that only one wall switch can be used and must be left on....that sucks!
@suzannearciga22
@suzannearciga22 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Your videos helped us install our Harbor Breeze 52 in Indoor Fan w/ Remote
@JustChristineThings
@JustChristineThings 3 ай бұрын
Question 🤔 if I wanted to use both switches, could I put both the red and black supply wire into the receiver? Or is that dangerous….because that’s what I did 😅
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 ай бұрын
You can, you did, and it won't hurt anything. Just that if you want to power it down completely for any reason, you'll have to have both switched off.
@AysaLGray
@AysaLGray 2 жыл бұрын
love this video..I'm replacing a fan in an old house, the only wires from the original fan was a red and a blue wire. Is the blue wire the same as the blk wire?
@kristyanderson8944
@kristyanderson8944 Жыл бұрын
Hi, question: my nephew just bought a house with a Hyperikon (which is now out of business) fan without light. The previous owners lost the remote. Do you know, if I can find a replacement remote, will we be able to program a new remote?
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I'm not sure. I would think that it would be possible to do as you just need to scan for the correct frequency and then lock in, like you do with a universal TV remote. I'm just not aware of a universal fan/light control, but I'd bet that they do exist. Another option would be to buy a conversion kit with a receiver and remote already paired. and replace the factory remote receiver. This may be tricky however, depending on how integrated the original is, and if it is accessible for replacement or not.
@FaceWarp
@FaceWarp 2 жыл бұрын
I have everything wired the way you show it here and my fan works, but the light won't come on. Would there ever be a time when you would tie the blue and the black wires together? The wires coming out of the fan and going into the remote receiver, I mean.
@omarr.378
@omarr.378 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Great video. I have this same exact set of cables coming from the ceiling, but I want to use the wall switch too! Where should I connect the RED cable to if I want the wall switch to also control the fan/lights, in addition to the remote? The fan color cables are 3 (white, black and green/ground)
@ca7450
@ca7450 4 жыл бұрын
I have the same issue. What did you do?
@getreal3336
@getreal3336 4 жыл бұрын
And no response back. Sigh. I'm going to take a chance and hook the red wire up to the black and blue wires.
@EricREvans
@EricREvans 4 жыл бұрын
“Get Real”: How’d that work for you? I want to install fan with remote but be able to control fan and light separately with wall switch as well. Not sure exactly how to do that or if it is possible.
@dtfrisch7
@dtfrisch7 3 жыл бұрын
Would it work if you connected the red to the blues from fan and controller?
@natestain7103
@natestain7103 4 жыл бұрын
What tends to go out first? The switch or the antenna? If your switch goes bad, do you need a new antenna as well? Can I just replace the switch and not the antenna?
@freddyroca9731
@freddyroca9731 8 ай бұрын
Hi there, I am upgrading my ceiling fan to a newer one with a remote control one. Question my old fan has 4 wires . The wires on the ceiling has 4 wires black, red , white and green. My newer fan wires has 3 wires black, white and green. I know that the black with black, white with white and Greens together. The red gets cap by capping the red will effect any other lights or switches? Please advise thank you sincerely Freddy.
@debrakane6032
@debrakane6032 7 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thank you for your videos. I am hoping there is a way I can install a ceiling fan in my ceiling that has no drywall. My ceiling is only painted beams with a flattop roof so I have no crawlspace. I’m hoping there is a way to run the wiring on the outside of my wall somehow? I would greatly appreciate your advice, thank you advance.
@AweFock69
@AweFock69 8 жыл бұрын
Hey Terry nice video! Another option for people who prefer to turn the lights on when they first walk in the room would be to connect the red wire from the ceiling to the blue wire that goes directly to your fan(this of course will not allow you remote to work for the light). It's hard to find the remote when your room is dark. Unless your really good at putting the remote by the door every time you leave the room :). Just my 2 cents though.
@ChronicKPOP
@ChronicKPOP 8 жыл бұрын
+Drew the fan remembers the last setting - the remote isn't needed after that.
@JScaggs21
@JScaggs21 2 жыл бұрын
That's what I do.
@tonyp3354
@tonyp3354 3 жыл бұрын
Will it be bad to connect the black and red wire together? Should i go back and just cap one off?
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Just cap one off. Use the switched wire to feed the receiver though. Sometimes these remote units need to be powered down if their electronic brain gets scrambled and if have it hot all the time, you need to power off the breaker to do so, instead of just using the wall switch to cycle the power to it.
@tonyp3354
@tonyp3354 3 жыл бұрын
@@theinternetelectrician thanks for the reply appreciated, I just capped the red off at both ends it was a fan that needed separate power for the fan and the light, new one just needed one hot and swapped the double switch out with a single, flipped it on and use the remote to operate both fan and light. done deal. thanks again
@traxxi2003
@traxxi2003 3 жыл бұрын
With these type of receivers, is the capacitor fir the fan motor, integrated as part of the receiver unit? I have a similar fan with the same receiver and the high speed is not operating. I see no difference between medium and high speed.
@SupermanChad23
@SupermanChad23 3 жыл бұрын
There may very likely be a capacitor attached just above the motor body and although not common, a capacitor can go bad and lose one of the speeds and typically the manufacturer can get you a capacitor and just do a simple swap. And what I mean by simple is go have the part and you just have to take it apart and put it back together. I would just call the manufacturer and ask if the capacitor is in the receiver or about the motor They are the best ones to tell you where it is located.
@KathrineJKozachok
@KathrineJKozachok 2 жыл бұрын
My original fan was had the light on a 3-way switch. Can I still use a 3-way with the remote control fan?
@brwnbarbie24
@brwnbarbie24 2 жыл бұрын
I need assistance with positioning the receiver in the ceiling. All of my connections are done and working, but the receiver is too bulky for me to get into the ceiling.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 2 жыл бұрын
I find swearing helps. It's designed to fit, but it can be tricky.
@osborneblake2720
@osborneblake2720 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir you did a excellent job explain the the different between the wires 👍👍👍
@rubeckver
@rubeckver 8 жыл бұрын
I had an old fan with 2 wall controls, one for the motor and one for the light. I bought a new fan and installed it the same way you did in this video. As the light switch in the wall has become useless, I want to know if there is a way to keep both switches working as before but without losing the ability to control it with the remote.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 8 жыл бұрын
Good question, but no, the remote needs constant power source and I believe back-feeding the remote circuitry by over-riding the remote with the wall switch wouldn't be a good idea although I've never tried it,...? Maybe I'll test that out next time I'm installing one of these as I've had this question a couple of times now.
@hamatkumar8124
@hamatkumar8124 7 жыл бұрын
Soho only
@timo8208
@timo8208 6 жыл бұрын
Terry Peterman is there a physical capacitor in the remote controlled fan like the one you install here. My fan has been working intermittently but the light is ok. I thought changing the capacitor would solve the problem but I can't find it. Thanks.
@stephenrobinson6946
@stephenrobinson6946 6 жыл бұрын
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@robertkat
@robertkat 6 жыл бұрын
I tried to install my fan with remote control, sat in the chair pushed all the buttons on remote, could not install the fan with the remote!
@cindyk9605
@cindyk9605 11 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this video. you have no idea how much this helped me. i really appreciate the streamlined presentation of how to install that receiver. took me one try after watching the video! thanks a lot.
@ericfarmer5715
@ericfarmer5715 2 жыл бұрын
the fact the the wires like the hot and neutral are sticking out of the fan box break code or not ?
@robertfoster167
@robertfoster167 3 жыл бұрын
my question is, would i still be able to turn this kind of setup with a receiver into a 2 switch setup...as in fan on a switch and light on a switch.
@espaghetti99
@espaghetti99 12 жыл бұрын
Bought two identical ceiling fans with remote light and power. Wasn't sure about the frequency switch change for the remotes and how that worked. Your video made that process very easy. Thank you.
@unomas27
@unomas27 3 жыл бұрын
So are you saying that the ground wire does not get use in this installation?
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
There is no ground connection to the remote receiver needed. There is a ground in the outlet box. And the fan assembly will have a ground wire that needs to be connected to the grounding wire.
@unomas27
@unomas27 3 жыл бұрын
@@theinternetelectrician Thank you 🙏
@samaraescapes
@samaraescapes 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video and for your web page. I was confused about a dual switch (both red and black wire), and this cleared it all up for me. Saved me lots of time.
@erikalvarez54
@erikalvarez54 2 жыл бұрын
What if I don’t want to use the remote and the receiver? Can I install the fan using the red wire from the ceiling to a double switch? Would it function correctly? I actually don’t care for the remote just needed to buy a new fan but I do have a double switch on my wall from my old fan. One switch that controlled dimming of the light and the other one had multiple levels for the fan speed.
@nigelarmstrong1633
@nigelarmstrong1633 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent help … thank you ! Manufactures instructions never cover all wiring options and your video really helped me out. Thx again.
@mauricevaturi5998
@mauricevaturi5998 Жыл бұрын
Hi I have it installed and working fine for about 3 months now the remote can’t turn off the light it controls the fan and the speeds but not the light it stopped working. Any quick fix? I would hate to have to take it all down, thanks
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician Жыл бұрын
Sounds like an electronics failure inside the receiver. If the good old “power off for a few minutes, then try again” doesn’t work, then the receiver needs to be replaced is my best guess
@anilborah3127
@anilborah3127 Жыл бұрын
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.
@leosolis5846
@leosolis5846 3 жыл бұрын
Do you need a wall switch in order for the fan to work?
@jasonkhammo9275
@jasonkhammo9275 10 жыл бұрын
What If I want to use second switch. Do I hook up the red wire to the two blue wires? One on receiver and other from fan? So I would tie in all three together? Please help. Thanks
@juliwooden5253
@juliwooden5253 9 жыл бұрын
I wired it exactly as he said and switched the cb on, but it still doesn't work. Any thoughts?
@albertoperez1947
@albertoperez1947 3 жыл бұрын
i installing a hampton bay ceiling fan but i started with one issue. The electrical wiring in my house has just two wires one black and other white. Still possible install one ceiling fan with the remote control?
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the fan only needs a hot and a neutral. The remote does the rest.
@davesimms1904
@davesimms1904 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Hunter fan that light doesn’t work on the or by the remote. I was going to replace the remote unit but it didn’t make sense that the light won’t work at all. The fan works from the pull chain but not the remote. Any suggestions before I replace the entire unit?
@davidhoffman1810
@davidhoffman1810 4 жыл бұрын
I'm connecting wiring through a downrod, and the "electrician" at Home Depot told me that a 12/2 with a ground would work to connect the light portion, which has a dimmer and therefore three wires. Can these three wires all be connected to the same hot line, or will this not allow for the dimmer option to work?
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 4 жыл бұрын
If you have a fan and light combination you need 3 wires plus ground through the downrod.
@TheBasisdude
@TheBasisdude 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry, you saved me a bunch of trouble. The instructions that came with my universal remote were terrible. So you saved me alots of time !!! Thanks - RJennings
@lewinSiko
@lewinSiko 2 жыл бұрын
You saved my day ! Thank you
@Griffie9
@Griffie9 2 жыл бұрын
What if we have the pre wire with red and black from the ceiling but working from one switch?
@veera6030
@veera6030 5 ай бұрын
If I install receiver, can I still control the light with wall switch?
@Temito1582
@Temito1582 9 жыл бұрын
I have the same questions as Jason. I just replaced ceiling fan with a new "remote controlled " ceiling fan. My old fan was controlled by 2 wall switches (1 for light and the other for fan). Now the fan is only controlled by 1 switch and the other is obsolete. How can I fix this?
@Classicgamershq
@Classicgamershq 9 жыл бұрын
+Artemio Jr. Garcia I'm thinking the red can be spliced with the blue to allow the old dual switch control and remote control....you just have to have both switches on the "on" position for the remote to work properly. Someone please confirm this. Thankyou.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 9 жыл бұрын
+Artemio Jr. Garcia . You could connect both the red and the black wire to the line in of the remote, but then one switch or the other, or both would have to be on for the remote to work. What really should be done is abandon one of the switches by replacing it with a blank filler (would have to see if it's a stacked switch, or 2 separate switches) just to avoid confusion.
@phillipowens58
@phillipowens58 8 жыл бұрын
the receiver has 4 wires on one side instead of the three black, white, blue, --- an additional orange one. there are two banks of lights. what do I connect it to? thank You Phillip
@morgancalvi6675
@morgancalvi6675 4 жыл бұрын
The light comes on...with the remote and/or the light switch...BUT the fan doesn't go on as well...do you think it is from the wires not being stripped enough?
@stclairstclair
@stclairstclair 7 жыл бұрын
LQQK at the "bridge" style mount that the hanging shaft attaches too, it's a little arch that the receiver is tucked into, i understand how to do it now.
@dmitrynt
@dmitrynt 10 жыл бұрын
I have a room which does not have any light in the ceiling. The switch on the wall is meant to control one outlet from which i can connect a floor lamp. I wanted to install fan with lights in that room. I found a wire in the attic above which can give me 120v. Would it be possible to control fan/light only with remote or do i still need main switch as you describe in this video?
@raddad0
@raddad0 2 жыл бұрын
What if your house doesn’t have a red wire can you still connect it and control ot with the remote
@jaipoh
@jaipoh 10 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing, if you want to use BOTH switches, would you hook up the black wires and the red wire all together? Or no?
@CeilingFanVideosOnYT
@CeilingFanVideosOnYT 5 жыл бұрын
With remote control, the fan and light will be on same wall switch.
@CeilingFanVideosOnYT
@CeilingFanVideosOnYT 5 жыл бұрын
Jason Blaha Regular switch for fan is fine. Never use light dimmer for ceiling fans.
@CeilingFanVideosOnYT
@CeilingFanVideosOnYT 5 жыл бұрын
Jason Blaha check the wires connecting to the fan, and the wires connecting to the switch.
@ricks.9984
@ricks.9984 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry but I would have liked a little more commentary/clarity regarding the switches. Maybe my room is typical in that it has a bank of four switches, one for canned lighting, one for a switched receptacle, one to control the light on a ceiling fan, and one to control the fan on a ceiling fan. Like you, I only used the one hot wire to power the fan but that's where I would like a little more clarity regarding the switches. I decided to use the third switch. I left the fourth switch as is. I capped the wire from the fourth switch at the fixture. What I'm wondering is whether or not a professional electrician would object to leaving the fourth switch hot. Perhaps they would prefer that I removed the pigtail to the fourth switch and cap off the wire that went from the fourth switch to the fixture. I didn't do this because it's more work but I've been wondering if a pro wouldn't approve of my methodology.
@suzannenowak6355
@suzannenowak6355 6 жыл бұрын
Can we install the new ceiling fan without using the remote control? In other words, just install as a switch on the wall controlled fan/light.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, that should work unless the remote control module is totally integrated with the fan wiring. If it's similar or the same as this one, then no problem.
@suzannenowak6355
@suzannenowak6355 6 жыл бұрын
Very similar to yours. Separate remote control module with wires and separate remote control. Thank you so much for your help.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 6 жыл бұрын
Should work just fine then.
@suzannenowak6355
@suzannenowak6355 6 жыл бұрын
Terry, we do not have the hanging strings to control speed of fan. Does this mean the fan will need to be set at one speed if not using the remote?
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, it will just run at full speed. Never thought of that, but you are correct.
@tlong2374
@tlong2374 7 жыл бұрын
This was one of the best install video's I've come across utilizing the remote. Although you left out the locale of the box, the answer, was stated below. Thank you for making my fan install much easier.
@BBallertt
@BBallertt 12 жыл бұрын
Is there any reason why a remote-controlled ceiling fan would have a wire sticking out from its canopy? I was told it's the antenna for the remote control. But shouldn't that be hidden inside the canopy? The fan is maybe 3 years old. I'm not sure. Thanks.
@ggv69340
@ggv69340 2 жыл бұрын
Are all wires the same color id like to install my remote tomorrow
@aphrodytini
@aphrodytini 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Terry- My contractor could not figure out how to add a universal remote to Harbor Breeze 51060. He said the wires on the fan are not the same as the remote and he may need to cut some wires in the fan. The fan does not have lights. What can I tell him?
@1Hollytamaleholly1
@1Hollytamaleholly1 Жыл бұрын
TY this helped me figure out the wiring on my new fan!
@robertbaumann960
@robertbaumann960 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Terry, Got a question or two about ceiling fans with remotes. Quite awhile back I bought four ceiling fans and didn't realize they came with remotes. Didn't want the fans with remotes but I am stuck with them. Is there any way I can convert these fans to operate with manual pull-chain switches for the lights and fan speeds? They are Hunter fans, Lantern Bay Ceiling Fans series. We planned on using the fans for outdoor use. Can I hook them up in parallel and on a 20 amp circuit? Thanks for your excellent videos and the pointers you give us DIYers. Robert
@MountainDewComacho494
@MountainDewComacho494 12 жыл бұрын
Great video. I've been trying to figure out where that stupid receiver is supposed to be mounted and your video clearly showed this. I have a Hampton Bay Windward IV and there is no place in the actual instructions where it actually tells you where the receiver mounts. Thanks much!
@joeburnett9624
@joeburnett9624 10 жыл бұрын
I just moved into new home my ceiling fan has a remote control module(think is bad)can i bypass remote application,remove it. I have a on/off switch and two knob controls on wall ,im assuming one is fan speed and one is for light dimmer.
@Fm-ss4uj
@Fm-ss4uj 3 жыл бұрын
I have 4 wires coming in not 3 does the extra wire go to blue wire from fan and the Black from fan to the yellow on switch.
@dankodde6721
@dankodde6721 2 жыл бұрын
Can't get my receiver to fit. Electrical box below drywall. Can I take box out and just wire it up ?
@RobertYouther
@RobertYouther 9 жыл бұрын
I couldn't figure out how to get the receiver placed and secured. Thanks for showing me how to do that!
@edwardshaver868
@edwardshaver868 2 жыл бұрын
My ceiling fan is located in upstairs den with bedroom along side it.I have a light switch at bottom of stairs,one in den and one in bedroom.Do not know where to wire red wire for all 3 switches
@johnysilver1853
@johnysilver1853 3 жыл бұрын
My Hunter fan has hanging ropes switches and remote. With that model only 1 speed can be turned on with controller. Two other fan speed buttons do not work. Light button in he middle ok f remote works as supposed to turn on light and dim it on long press. Any idea how can I make 2 other fan speeds working without pulling rope switch?
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
So this must be an after-market remote then? When the fan is on, use the rope controlled switch to get the fan to high speed. Then see if the remote will control the speeds? Let me know. Now I'm curious.
@johnysilver1853
@johnysilver1853 3 жыл бұрын
@@theinternetelectrician I tried to set another speeds on the fan using rope switch. All remote does turns on by pressing button#3 speed that was set by rope it could be low, medium and fast speed and turns off when I press on button 1 or 2 or 0. I found out that it was refurbished fan from Amazon and they mismatched receiver controller which is different part number 99118 not 99122 that from included remote in package. The 99118 remote is different style and I think supports only 1 speed for the fan. That's why my remote does not switch speed for fan even everything connected properly and paired.
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
@@johnysilver1853 Yeah, then I think your problem is the mis-match of receiver and remote then.
@chewsmba
@chewsmba 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! Really helpful
@christofer128
@christofer128 12 жыл бұрын
i have put the receiver like you in the cover and after 1 week and a very hot day both of the fans that i installed went wrong.The receivers stop working so no control of the fan. I took them back replace them and install the receivers outside so they can have more air. (Take note that is not only a receiver and works like a transformer so it becomes hot! )
@SineMacula
@SineMacula 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining the red and black on a duel switch.
@commanderrobot8509
@commanderrobot8509 3 жыл бұрын
can this be done if my house doesn't have a neutral wire?
@IRONEYEZ74
@IRONEYEZ74 3 жыл бұрын
Can I still hook it up to use 2 different switches at the wall to control light and fan? or do I have to do the fan and light control by the remote control no matter what? I was thinking of splicing the red to the blues would the enable me to use both switches at the wall? I'd just like the option to not have to use the remote control all the time.
@gregoryeverson741
@gregoryeverson741 3 жыл бұрын
if you simple set up, the switch will turn on the power to the fan, if you have the fan on low with light-on, you can just turn the light switch on/off
@Brant0072
@Brant0072 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. Very thorough and well done. Just so happened I was looking for a video for a double wall switch 👍
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
@samixyz4113
@samixyz4113 2 жыл бұрын
Same here, thank you so much Terry 🙏
@InCountry6970
@InCountry6970 8 жыл бұрын
Doesn't the pull chain fan speed need to be set at the highest fan speed level first before wiring and install receiver ??
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 8 жыл бұрын
If the ceiling fan comes from factory with a remote, there will not be a fan speed switch.
@InCountry6970
@InCountry6970 8 жыл бұрын
Many fans do not come with a remote. I have now found that I have more speed options with my fan speed side switch and the remotes three fan speed settings
@ZhaoSheng
@ZhaoSheng 8 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a remote control for my pull chain ceiling fan. Your comment sounds interesting. Could you explain a little bit more detailed? Can a remote with "high, medium, low" control a pull chain ceiling fan? Thanks!
@InCountry6970
@InCountry6970 8 жыл бұрын
I bought and installed the Hunter model remote controller for my older Hunter fan with the pull chain.. I ended up having more options for speed control by using my pull chain to first set the speed, then I use the three speed remote to turn the fan on. It works perfectly and my low (#1) speed is ideal for me.
@ZhaoSheng
@ZhaoSheng 8 жыл бұрын
Appreciate!
@sergiogaona7367
@sergiogaona7367 3 жыл бұрын
I have the black and the white wires but no ground can I still install it
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
If you don't have cables with ground, you really don't have much choice.
@yotarzan1
@yotarzan1 3 жыл бұрын
Very well explained, thanks!
@theinternetelectrician
@theinternetelectrician 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Alvaro!
@bonjourstacy24
@bonjourstacy24 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you fan man! You really helped us with this video :)
@chris42019941
@chris42019941 10 жыл бұрын
I conneceted the receiver box as instructed but i have a little problem the fan button controls both the fan and the light ive switched the wires around only to have the same problem at the end please help me thanks in advance
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