[Thall81267]

Wall:
2 dimmer switches

Ceiling:
Red:Always Hot
Black: Switchable Hot from one dimmer
White
Copper Ground

I can get wall switch number 1 to dim and switch light on and off by connecting black to black and white to white .

I can get wall switch number 2 to vary fan speed and turn off fan by connecting fan black to ceiling red and joining white to white(all 3 whites are joined together , fan, light and ceiling white)

So it works but I wanted to be sure this seems correct. The always hot red concerns me.

Thanks!

Tom

[hkstroud]

Check wiring at switch to ensure that red is indeed coming off the switch. If it does then wiring is correct but switch is defective.
Not a good idea to have fan motor running through a light dimmer switch. Needs to be a fan switch.

[Thall81267]

Check wiring at switch to ensure that red is indeed coming off the switch. If it does then wiring is correct but switch is defective.
Not a good idea to have fan motor running thru a light dimmer switch. Needs to be a fan switch.

Thanks for quick response. I have a fan switch but when I test red and white wires the bulb lights on my detector, I believe that indicates red stays hot. Is that okay? Fan seems to work fine. Thanks!

[hkstroud]

Assuming that you mean that you have confirmed that the red is coming off the switch and your test light shows a connection, no that is not all right. Means that there is a connection through the switch and there shouldn't be. Means that there is a connection but the amperage is to small for the fan to run.

Is the switch a lighted switch with out a neutral connection?