Ceiling Fan Dimmer Switch Not Working

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.

Ceiling fan dimmer switch not working.

Having a ceiling fan that is already wired up to a standard dimmer switch is definitely not ideal because as we mentioned earlier it heightens the risk of fires and damage to your fan. To know whether a dimmer switch is intended for use with a fan just remove the switch cover. The one switch that does work will only provide power to the receiver from now and will not turn on either function. 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.

A common issue with led dimmability is sudden turn on or turn off when you try to adjust light levels with your dimmer switch. You can test the continuity of the switch to. Identify the light circuit turn it off and tag it with a note before working with the dimmer switch wiring. Clean and lubricate the ball bearings.

The problem with a dimmer switch is that it can be easily overloaded. If u want both switches remove receiver and straight wire the fan to the wiring. Both are bad outcomes. The switch could damage the motor on the ceiling fan.

Or you may have dead areas as you slide your dimmer switch. Replace the ceiling fan capacitor. So if u turn off light fan then if u turn back on from switch nothing will happen until you click remote. 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.

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 the switch is overloaded it could heat up and start a fire. It can also cause problems for the ceiling fan if it is directly connected to it. To determine the cause of the fan speed malfunction follow the steps below.