Why does my Ceiling Fan turn on by it self?

Problem: If you just bought a ceiling fan with a remote and it turns on by it self some times we have a soulution.

ceiling fan receiverMost of the time when remote controlled ceiling fans are installed the frequency dip switch settings are not changed by the installer.  On the remote transmitter and the receiver there are frequency dip switch settings that must be the same for each the transmitter and the receiver.  Each unit has four sets of on off switches that determine what setting the frequency is on.  When you receive a new fan with a remote the default settings are set to 1 = on, 2 = on, 3 = on, and 4 = on.  Many times if you have other ceiling fans in the house that are operated by remote or you live in an apartment building, most likely the frequency settings are the same as the other ceiling fans in your house or a neighboors ceiling fan if this problem is occuring.  remote controlled ceiling fan

Answer: Change the frequency dip switch settings on the ceiling fan remote and ceiling fan transmitter that is turning on by it self.

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Article created on Jul 19 by colby in: Ceiling Fans
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Re: Why does my Ceiling Fan turn on by it self?
The selection of frequencies is a great way to combine 2 or more fans on one controler, this is good for fans in a common area.

Author Author: yacuda   Time July 23, 2007 , 4:29 PM

Re: Why does my Ceiling Fan turn on by it self?
Yes, you are correct. It helps when you can control two fans with one remote. As long as there is a receiver in each fan set to the correct frequency you can use as many fans as you want with in a 30 foot diameter.

Author Author: colby   Time July 26, 2007 , 1:51 PM

Re: Why does my Ceiling Fan turn on by it self?
I was looking for a picture to find the dip switch on the fan (I had found the one on the remote). Thank you so much for your help, i just wish that google had found this earlier. It was exactly what I needed.

Author Author: Cori   Time April 5, 2008 , 10:32 AM

Re: Why does my Ceiling Fan turn on by it self?
We are working on being more available on Google. We appreciate your comments.

Author Author: Colbs   Time April 9, 2008 , 1:06 PM

Re: Why does my Ceiling Fan turn on by it self?
Where is the dip switch located on the fan? I can change the frequency on the remote but can't locate the switch on the fan.

Author Author: Jimmy Hodgens   Time March 25, 2009 , 1:37 PM

Re: Why does my Ceiling Fan turn on by it self?
The dip switch for the receiver would be located on the receiver module that is usually in the canopy that hides the wiring in the ceiling or it is located with in the motor housing. What is the make and model of your fan?

Author Author: colby   Time March 25, 2009 , 1:58 PM


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