Are you looking for a Kichler Ceiling Fan Remote? Are you having a problem with your existing Kichler ceiling fan remote? If so, we can help you on this page. We’ll help you to troubleshoot your existing remote first. If that does not work, we can help you to replace the remote, or potentially use a universal ceiling fan remote with it instead. Now, let’s talk about troubleshooting your Kichler ceiling fan remote first…
Why is my Kichler fan remote not working?
If your Kichler ceiling fan remote is not working, there are a few things to check first to see if they are the problem. In three short steps:
Make sure you’ve replaced the batteries in the remote. We can’t stress this enough
Make sure the dip switches are set correctly. Have they been changed recently? Sometimes if the remote is thrown or smashed, the dip switches may move positions and then the remote can’t find the fan anymore. Remotes and ceiling fans operate on IR frequencies, and the frequency they communicate on is dictated by the dip switches.
Determine whether the problem is with the remote or with the receiver.
If you have another remote that will work with the fan, try that
Does the remote turn on any of the fan functions, e.g can the fan turn but the light does not work? Or the fan won’t respond to anything from the remote at all?
If you’ve tried all of this and nothing has worked, it may be time to replace the remote. When replacing the remote, you have a few options. The first option is to try and find the original part number that came with the fan. If you don’t know what remote you need, check the part numbers in the Kichler ceiling fan manual that came with the fan. If that is not an option for whatever reason, try checking for the Kichler manual online. If that is not an option, then you need to figure out your Kichler ceiling fan model.
Kichler Universal Ceiling Fan Remotes
If none of the above has worked out (maybe you can’t find your remote at Home Depot or Lowe’s), it may be time to look at a universal Kichler ceiling fan remote. The rule of thumb with universal remote controls, is to purchase a remote from the same manufacturer. So if you need to control a Kichler ceiling fan, best to buy a universal remote from them too. Be careful of knock-offs online. For example, sometimes customers get tricked into purchasing a Breeze Bay remote for a Harbor Breeze ceiling fan – this is not the same manufacturer. Some online retailers do sell remotes from knock off companies. Be sure to check the manufacturer of the remote before purchase, and review any and all compatibility information, too.
This replacement universal Kichler remote comes with a receiver. It is compatible with ceiling fans that run on AC power, but not DC power. The remote has three speeds to move forward, one reverse speed, and “off” which turns the fan motor off. Important note, this remote is suitable for dry locations only – so don’t keep it in a wet location, like on a patio which may get rained on.
How do I program my Kichler fan remote?
Kichler ceiling fans, like most ceiling fans are programmed using dip switches. If you’re not familiar with dip switches, they look like the below. They are located on the surface your ceiling fan receiver (inside of your fan’s canopy or housing). On the remote, the DIP switches are inside of the battery slot or compartment. The dip switches essentially set the frequency that you use, to communicate from the remote to the fan – and back again. Ceiling fan remotes as well as receivers operate on IR frequencies. The frequency that they communicate on can change by some megahertz here and there, and that frequency is set by the dip switches. Make sure that the same dip switch setting is set on the remote as well the receiver. This combination has to match, or the remote will never communicate with the fan.