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    quenie1975 Posts: 15, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 3, 2009, 06:36 AM
    Ceiling fan/dimmer switch
    I have a dimmer switch that works the over head light. We are going to put a ceiling fan up where the light is, I wanted to know if we would have to replace the dimmer switch.
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    Mar 3, 2009, 07:06 AM

    No. You will still be able to use the dimmer switch to dime your light on the fan. If it is just a single switch you will have to turn the fan on at the chain and the dimmer switch for the light.
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    Mar 3, 2009, 07:59 AM

    It really depends on exactly what kind of dimmer switch you have. If it is a slide switch or knob that turns it must be replaced. There are switches that work with fans but they are stepped switches, usually 3-4 settings but not a true dimmer.
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    Mar 3, 2009, 01:05 PM

    Short answer is YES, replace it. When you take the light down, look and see what wires are in the ceiling and we can re-advise you.

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