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  • Jan 26, 2009, 11:24 AM
    Sugarland
    Remote control for ceiling fan/light
    I am replacing the remote control unit for a ceiling fan with light fixture. The fixture is located in a stairway landing and is controlled by a three-way switches. The fan is a Hunter fan, however, the remote control/sensor is not a Hunter. The remote control unit is made by Dimango Products Corporation. I could not find this unit on their online website. The model of this unit is "RC 1000 R" with a frequency of 315.

    My question is this---where can I find a replacement that will control the fan speed, light intensity. I have been to Menards and other electrical companies in town with no luck as their remote controls are not for a three-way switch.

    Thanks for you help!
  • Jan 26, 2009, 01:15 PM
    ceilingfanrepair

    Is it a wireless remote, or does it have two wall switches?

    I don't understand what you mean by a 3 way remote.
  • Jan 26, 2009, 01:15 PM
    ceilingfanrepair
    Also, what model is the Hunter fan?
  • Jan 26, 2009, 07:03 PM
    Sugarland
    Sorry for the confusion on this question--

    The ceiling fan is wired to three switches---one at the top of the stairs, one at the landing and one at the bottom for the stairs. The remote control has a button for the fan and one for the light. I could control fan speed from slow to fast and off and control light from dim to bright and off. Right now I can only turn the fan on but not off and I cannot turn the light on at all.

    The controller did not come with the fan (Hunter) and I have not been able to contact the manufacturer's customer service--they are not available. The online website does not have the identical remote sensor so I will have to replace it.

    I'm not sure if you call this a three way switch or a four way switch--there is a four way switch is on the stairway landing as I replaced all three of them first--not the problem so next is the remote?

    Menard's and Lowe's do not carry remote control for a ceiling fan wired for three way(?) just a wall mount single switch.

    Hope this clears it up or maybe muddys' the question even more?

    Thanks
  • Jan 26, 2009, 08:43 PM
    ceilingfanrepair

    All of your wall switches are just ordinary on/off 3 way switches, right?

    If so any remote/receiver kit will work DEPENDING ON WHAT MODEL HUNTER FAN YOU HAVE. I NEED TO KNOW THIS. Pictures may help.
  • Jan 27, 2009, 08:29 AM
    Sugarland
    Yes, ordinary three way switches. I have taken the ceiling fan down, dismantled it and cannot find a Hunter model number. Tried to attach a picture but cannot seem to get it done right either.

    I give up---the ceiling fan is approximately 10 years old, probably ready to be replaced anyway.

    Thanks for your patience!
  • Jan 27, 2009, 11:45 AM
    ceilingfanrepair

    EMail me the picture.

    HOWEVER if the fan weighs less than 30lbs you can use any remote kit you can buy.

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