How To Install Ceiling Fan Speed Control Wall Switch

In order to control the fan s speed the fan needs its own system of wires separate from that of the lighting element.

How to install ceiling fan speed control wall switch.

How to install a ceiling fan speed control switch. A single wall switch controls the power to the fan and light together whereas a dual wall switch has two separate switches one for the fan and the other for the light. A ceiling fan s wiring is integral when it comes to controlling its speed. A remote control is sometimes available as an add on and is often used when a wall control cannot be installed.

The wall switch is the most common and simplest. Step 1 set up. Start by turning off the light and ceiling fan at the fuse box. How to install a fan light control switch.

Be aware that a standard light dimmer switch will not work with a ceiling fan. This is potentially dangerous and you would need to buy a special dimmer switch and a fan speed control. Over time the plastic fan. Some fans such as the traditional and classical design ceiling fans come with a pull cord which hang down.

You might also like other videos of mine. Install the wireless ceiling fan control receiver into the base. There are three types of controllers for fans. Wiring will vary according the manufacturer.

Most ceiling fans have three speeds from which to choose. This video describes an easy way to replace a 3 speed ceiling switch. You may not need to use all the included wires. A fan lazily spinning above the bed helps make warm nights comfortable but you don t need to sacrifice overhead lighting when you add a ceiling fan.

If you install a ceiling fan without wiring it properly it may prove impossible to operate the fan without the light on and vice versa. Just type lsailor1 in the youtube search bar. It may also change if the fan includes a light or your wall has a separate switch for the light and fan motor.