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old lady · Jun 22, 2008, 04:38 PM

Ok, what's wrong with this thing? My ceiling fan, a Hunter, is not that old. The remote to turn the fan or light on didn't work yesterday... so today, I did the most logical thing and bought new 12V batteries. After installing the new battery, the light did work, but the fan doesn't work still. What's next?

ceilingfanrepair · Jun 23, 2008, 04:24 PM

What happens when you attempt to control the fan?

Does it have pullchains?

Ceiling fan remote controls - help and FAQ- Ceiling Fans N More

old lady · Jun 23, 2008, 06:17 PM

Thank you for responding to my question. I think I heard a v. slight hum from the fan, but no blade turning at all. I only have the remote for operation, no strings to pull. Do I need a new remote, or should I just bite bullet and get new ceiling fan installed?

ceilingfanrepair · Jun 24, 2008, 09:58 PM

Sounds like you need a new capacitor and/or receiver. Contact Hunter and they should be able to get you the parts you need. Hunter Fan

old lady · Jun 25, 2008, 08:59 AM

I tried the remote again this morning - now I get nothing at all. Not even the light can be turned on/off with the remote, and the battery is new. Would just buying new remote solve my problem? I really appreciate your advice.

ceilingfanrepair · Jun 25, 2008, 09:01 AM

Does anything happen on the remote, i.e. a LED light up, etc? Do you still hear any sounds from the fan? I'm still betting you need a new receiver.

old lady · Jun 25, 2008, 09:06 AM

Notta. I do get a red light when I press the very top button on the remote.

ceilingfanrepair · Jun 25, 2008, 09:47 AM

ONLY the top button?

old lady · Jun 25, 2008, 09:57 AM

Ooops, I get red light when I press any button, but notta happens with light or fans.

ceilingfanrepair · Jun 27, 2008, 05:16 PM

Sounds like a bad receiver. Before replacing it you can try switching the frequency on the fan and remote to see if that helps. See the link I posted earlier.

old lady · Jun 28, 2008, 05:28 PM

Okay, I read your frequency link, but I am quite clueless. Can you provide more directions on how to do this? Hunter is sending a new remote, but I sure could be using my ceiling fan during this mini heatwave... thank you so much for responding to my peabrain requests.

ceilingfanrepair · Jun 30, 2008, 09:25 PM

1. Adjusting the dip switches:

Each fan/remote combination is set to work on a specific frequency, much like tuning in a specifc radio station. Some fans allow you to set this frequency by means of a set of small switches called "dip switches". There is one set located inside the remote, and the other set would be position on the fan, with the remote receiver electronics. This would be either on top of the motor, or inside the switch housing or ceiling canopy. These switches "tune" the remote and fan (received) to the same "station" and therefore must be set to the same setting. If a fan is not responding to the remote you can check to make sure that the switches are set to the same setting in both locations, and/or try a different setting. They are also useful if you have two remote fans, you will want to be sure each fan is set different so the remotes do not interfere. Lastly, if some other wireless device is interfering with the fan (causing it to turn on and off seemingly at random) such as a garage door opener or cordless phone, you can try a different setting on the dip switches.