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.

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

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

What brand is your fan?

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