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sarahkanderson
Jun 28, 2007, 07:26 AM
I've had a number of problems with my remote-controlled Hampton Bay ceiling fan/light. I've been able to fix them in the past, but the latest has me stumped. When I press the low and medium fan speed buttons on my remote, the fan turns off completely. When I press the high speed button, it comes on, but the speed is anything but high. The red light does come on when I press any of the buttons, and the fan is obviously receiving the signal; it's just getting mixed somewhere in the process.

I've checked that the frequencies are matched, and I've replaced the remote battery. I took the remote completely apart and tried cleaning it out, but no luck. Any advice would be appreciated.

ballengerb1
Jun 28, 2007, 09:13 AM
Lets face the possibility that the hand held is shot, they do go bad frequently. If this was an after market remote you can get a universal at HD for $39.

ceilingfanrepair
Jun 28, 2007, 10:45 AM
Sounds like a bad capacitor. In remote fans the capacitor is usually in the receiver so it's easier to replace the whole receiver. Does the fan have pullchains?

Ceiling fan remote controls - help and FAQ- Ceiling Fans N More (http://www.ceiling-fans-n-more.com/ceiling-fan-remote-controls.php)

sarahkanderson
Jun 28, 2007, 04:29 PM
Nope, no pull chains. I wish it did so I didn't have to use the remote!

ceilingfanrepair
Jun 28, 2007, 08:41 PM
Me too I hate remotes.