Wiring for Ceiling Fan Remote Control Operation
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How do I wire a Ceiling Fan Remote Control? Wiring a Ceiling Fan Remote Control to your Existing Wiring. © By: Dave Rongey |
Ceiling Fan Remote Control
Electrical Question: How do I wire a Ceiling Fan Remote Control?
- I bought a ceiling fan and a remote control.
- The diagrams for the remote and the ceiling fan only show a white wire and a black one coming from the ceiling house wiring.
- In my ceiling box there are 3 wires from the power
- White wire.
- Black wire.
- Red wire.
- How do I wire these to the remote that only have one white wire and one black wire?
Background: Ruben, a Homeowner from El Paso, Texas.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Ruben.
Application: Ceiling Fan Remote Control.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate – Best if wired by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience and ability to work with tools.
Precaution: Identify the light circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Materials: Make sure the remote control unit is fully compatible with the ceiling fan you have and the size of the lamps that will be installed in the fixture.
How to Wire a Ceiling Fan Remote Control
Application: Ceiling Fan Remote Control.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate – Best if wired by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience and ability to work with tools.
Precaution: Identify the light circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Materials: Make sure the remote control unit is fully compatible with the ceiling fan you have and the size of the lamps that will be installed in the fixture.
Wiring a Ceiling Fan Remote Control to the Ceiling Wires
- When a ceiling fan remote control is used the red wire which is commonly used for wall switch operation of the light fixture is not used because a dual function remote control takes care of both the fan motor and the light fixture by using the black wire alone.
- When using the dual function ceiling fan remote control the red wire is then capped off using a wire connector or electrical tape.
More about Wiring a Ceiling Fan Remote Control
Step-by-step pictures – Easy wiring diagrams and installation guide – Light and fan switch variations.
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Take the mystery out of ceiling fan wiring. Ceiling Fans are a great way to lower your energy bill and brighten up one of your favorite rooms.
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