Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    o2bmayan's Avatar
    o2bmayan Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Feb 15, 2007, 02:01 PM
    A problem with ceiling fans and remotes, see question #2
    This morning, my bathroom gfi outlets in all bathrooms won't work. The one with the black trip button and red reset button won't allow me to push the button in to trip/break. Also, I have tripped/reset my kitchen outlets and tripped/reset ALL the breakers in my outside box. Still won't work, trip or reset. What should I do now?

    #2 I also have a ceiling fan with a wallset "remote" when that switch is on I cannot turn on ANY other ceiling fans in the house! I must turn it off and then I can turn on the others. What needs to be done or replaced?

    My 3rd electrical problem relates to my hallway lights (4) with 3 separate on/off switches. My young strong son hit one of the switches to turn it on and now if that switch is in the "off" position, the other 2 switches will not turn the hall lights on. If I replace that switch with a new 3 way switch, should my problem with the hall lights be solved?
    I have pretty limited electrical experience, but know enough to turn off power before working on items and can work with screwdrivers, wire cutters/strippers, etc.
    tkrussell's Avatar
    tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725
    Uber Member
     
    #2

    Feb 15, 2007, 04:02 PM
    The GFI problem sounds like the feed to it has a loose connection someplace, and may be either the hot or the neutral. You will need to pull this GFI out and test for any power to ground. If none is found you will need to trace the feed back to the next junction box or outlet looking for the loose connection.

    I need to refer your ceiling fan problem to our fan expert, but I think there is a frequency problem with one remote that is causing the problem, and something needs to be set differently. I know not much help, I will re-post your question so that ceilingfanrepair will hopefully see your question.

    Replacing the broken switch should solve the problem, just before you disconnect the old switch, be sure to note which wire is connect to the "common" terminal, which is always the black or dark screw on a three way switch, the other two wires do not matter which goes where.
    ceilingfanrepair's Avatar
    ceilingfanrepair Posts: 5,733, Reputation: 109
    Uber Member
     
    #3

    Feb 22, 2007, 10:48 PM
    What happens when you try to turn on the other fans with the one on? I agree with TK it does sound like a frequency problem. Make sure each fan and remote has individual frequency (dip switch) settings. See:

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

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Ceiling fans remotes [ 1 Answers ]

A loha ceiling fans. I live in central Florida. My electric goes out a lot of times during hurrican season. The transmitter on 5 fans go out after power failures. What can I do to solve this problem. I called Aloha in Texas and they said they do not recommand a transmtter in my area. I really want...

Ceiling fans [ 1 Answers ]

I have been trying to locate a company that sells 36inch ceiling fans with light kits and remotes if any body knows of such a company it would help me so much, I have been looking for weeks thank you 7555

Question about Hampton Bay Ceiling Fans [ 15 Answers ]

First, thank you for such great place where people can find answers to their questions. One of my two Hampton Bay ceiling fans stopped working. How can I check if there is a problem with my remote control or with that fan? It seems that there is no problems with power, because the lights...

Ceiling Fan Remotes & Wiring [ 1 Answers ]

Two questions... Is direct line of site to the receiver required for a remote, or does it work with radio waves? If I want to control the light from a wall switch in addition to controlling the same light (and the fan) from a wireless remote, is there a way to wire it so that if the power is...

General Question: What's with Hampton Bay Ceiling Fans? [ 4 Answers ]

I just bought a house, which contains five ceiling fans. Four Wal-Mart specials, and one Hampton Bay. Guess which one isn't working? I'm sure whatever particular issue afflicting my fan can be found on this board, so that's not the point of my post. I'm just curious to know why a fan...


View more questions Search