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Best Brand for Ceiling Fan Universal Remote

Asked May 11, 2009, 03:17 PM — 3 Answers

I am trying to find a recommended universal remote control for a ceiling fan.

I have read reviews online (mostly at Amazon) that the Hunter universal remotes are dodgy, as they appear to turn lights on and off at random.

I went to the Lowe's today, and they said they don't see many problems with either the Hunter or the Harbor Breeze universal remotes.

I have also looked online, but can't find much information on any other brand. However, it seems there are chronic problems with almost all these remotes.

I plan on buying a remote and wall plate control, as I don't want to be stuck having a non working remote and no way to control my fan.

I also would like to buy something at a local store in case I am having problems and can go exchange. However, if someone can swear by a universal remote I have no problem buying one online.

Can someone recommend a brand or model of universal remotes for a ceiling fan?

Also, can I mix different brands of a wall plate control and remote?

FYI all the fans in my house are either Hampton Bays or Hunters, but obviously want to buy a remote that will work with almost any ceiling fan (except the huggers and flush mounts, as I understand the housing is too small to hold the remote receiver).

Many thanks in advance for your help.

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ceilingfanrepair Posts: 5,738, Reputation: 616

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May 12, 2009, 08:47 PM

Anything BUT Hampton Bay, Harbor Breeze, and Aloha Breeze.

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cyd3274 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1

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May 13, 2009, 04:04 AM

Thanks for the reply! I guess it's back to scanning the web again .........

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ceilingfanrepair Posts: 5,738, Reputation: 616

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May 18, 2009, 08:25 PM

What brand is your fan?

Most of the remotes are the same, they're all made by the same factories regardless of brand.

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