Ceiling Fan Dimmer Switch Not Working

Replace the ceiling fan capacitor.

Ceiling fan dimmer switch not working.

Identify the light circuit turn it off and tag it with a note before working with the dimmer switch wiring. If the switch is overloaded it could heat up and start a fire. Here s how we d describe some of those symptoms. Failed switch the simple act of flipping the ceiling fan wall switch can cause the inner working of the switch to fail and leave the circuit open.

If u want both switches remove receiver and straight wire the fan to the wiring. The one switch that does work will only provide power to the receiver from now and will not turn on either function. Clean and lubricate the ball bearings. A common issue with led dimmability is sudden turn on or turn off when you try to adjust light levels with your dimmer switch.

Or your led lamps may simply flicker or flash when paired with certain dimmer switches. Both are bad outcomes. If your ceiling fan won t turn on or your speed settings are not working properly you may notice a sharp change in the airflow. To determine the cause of the fan speed malfunction follow the steps below.

If you don t want to pay out for another fan or worse have to repair your home after a damaging fire you re going to want to remove the standard dimmer switch as soon as possible. You can test the continuity of the switch to. So if u turn off light fan then if u turn back on from switch nothing will happen until you click remote. There is typically fine print right on the front of the switch saying whether or not it can be used.

Make sure the replacement dimmer switch has the same amperage and voltage rating as the original switch and is fully compatible with the electrical circuit the light fixture and the type of light bulbs being used. It can also cause problems for the ceiling fan if it is directly connected to it. Or you may have dead areas as you slide your dimmer switch. The problem with a dimmer switch is that it can be easily overloaded.