Can you wire a ceiling fan to a dimmer?
Standard dimmer switches should never be used to control the fan motor on a ceiling fan because the dimmer could damage the fan motor, or overheat and start a fire.
How do you hook up a fan dimmer?
Connect the incoming red as live wire to the single way switch. The other end of the SPST switch should be connected to the combine dimmer and speed regulator switch. Now connect the upper left end of the regulator switch to the red wire of fan and connect the upper right end of the dimmer to the blue wire of light.
How do you wire a dimmer to a ceiling light?
Quote from Youtube video: A single-pole dimmer like this one has two wires that you're going to connect to the wires coming out of the box and a separate ground wire. Go ahead and take the stripped wires twist.
Can you make a ceiling fan light dimmable?
You can’t put the motor on the dimmer. If they ran two wires (even if they connected them both to the switch) you should be able to split off the light for a dimmer. You need to open up the switch box and/or the fan connections to see.
Can I use a dimmer to control fan speed?
A dimmer switch can theoretically control a ceiling fan. However, standard dimmer switches shouldn’t be used to control ceiling fans because they can easily overheat and cause a fire. They can also damage the ceiling fan motor. To avoid these issues, use a dimmer switch specifically designed for ceiling fans.
What is the difference between light dimmer and fan speed control?
Talking about the differences between a dimmer switch and a fan speed regulator, the basic one is that the dimmer reduces the voltage. In contrast, the fan control reduces the amperage. The fan speed controller regulates the rotor’s speed by increasing or decreasing the current, or amperage, available to the rotor.
How do I know if my ceiling fan is dimmable?
To know whether a dimmer switch is intended for use with a fan, just remove the switch cover; there is typically fine print right on the front of the switch saying whether or not it can be used with a ceiling fan.
