I would be interested in community experience with the fan remote circuity being sensitive to power surges - leading to frequent repair expense. My home electrician recommeneded against the remotes for this reason. I don't really need one, buth the fan I like has the remote curcitry installed.

It's true. Remotes go bad VERY frequently, and power surges is a frequent cause.

Just changed a power pole, shut off transformer and turned back on. 2 fans wenrt on by themselves and won't go off anymore