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How do I reverse ceiling fan direction?

Asked Sep 4, 2005, 07:49 PM — 18 Answers
We moved into our home that already had a very nice Hampton Bay ceiling fan installed, but we have no instruction manual... It is a model that has a remote control, with an up light, down light and lo-med-high settings for the fan. However, we have noticed that the way the fan is blowing (counter clockwise) is not blowing any cool air down to the floor. Because it is a remote controlled fan, there are obviously no fan or light pulls and there also is no visable switch of any kind to reverse the direction either. This is extremely frustrating because this fan is in the master bedroom which already has a cooling issue due to poor HVAC circulation (another issue for another day). Anyway, we would appreciate any advice or knowledge about this...
Until then, we remain stifling hot in sunny sunny Florida...

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Jul 29, 2009, 03:29 PM
I'm seeing lots of questions regarding how to reverse a Hampton Bay ceiling fan that has no reverse switch on the main unit. You'll first want to get the phone number of the ACTUAL manufaturerfrom Home Depot (Hampton Bay is a Home Depot brand that is manufactured by different 3rd parties). The manufacturer for the Altura 68' is GP warranty - 800.749.3267. On to the instructions and the HUGE caveat...

With the remote:
1) hit the Hi button
2) thit the Lo button
3) hold the reverse button until the fan starts turning the other way.

HUGE CAVEAT!

THE FAN WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE IF YOU HAVE IT ON A DIMMER SWITCH!

As soon as I changed to tradition switch the fan responded to the button sequence (it would only slow down and then speed back up before).

IndyJonny
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Sep 2, 2009, 09:51 PM
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I too am have the same problem the question asker had. No way to reverse the fan! If your going to start a debate club about the stupid way a Fan Works and who said it first ji=oin the debate team but the Questions is HOW DO I REVERSE THE FAN! How bout Trying to answer that Mr. Ceiling Fan Repairman? Or anyone else who "Answered" this person question?
What fan? You didn't include a make or model or any other relevant information.
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Sep 2, 2009, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by indyjonny View Post
i'm seeing lots of questions regarding how to reverse a hampton bay ceiling fan that has no reverse switch on the main unit. You'll first want to get the phone number of the actual manufaturerfrom home depot (hampton bay is a home depot brand that is manufactured by different 3rd parties). The manufacturer for the altura 68' is gp warranty - 800.749.3267. On to the instructions and the huge caveat...

With the remote:
1) hit the hi button
2) thit the lo button
3) hold the reverse button until the fan starts turning the other way.

Huge caveat!

The fan will not go into reverse if you have it on a dimmer switch!

As soon as I changed to tradition switch the fan responded to the button sequence (it would only slow down and then speed back up before).

Indyjonny
A remote fan should not be used on a dimmer switch, period.
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Jun 15, 2010, 01:22 PM
How do I reverse ceiling fan direction
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Jun 15, 2010, 03:14 PM


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How do I reverse ceiling fan direction
A) This thread is ancient. Please start a new one with your question, no matter how similar it seems.

B) How about some more detail? Your question as asked can be answered many different ways.
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Jun 21, 2010, 11:19 PM
Stan for the win!
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Nov 29, 2010, 02:26 PM
Turn the fan up side down, mount it on the floor.
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Jul 8, 2012, 10:40 AM
Yeah who gives a if he stole you post? OMFG get a life its a forum post not a novel. And its about ceiling fans!!!!! Jesus how sad.
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Jul 8, 2012, 10:41 AM
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Turn the fan up side down, mount it on the floor.
Good one shane. ing idiot!
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