Can a dimmer switch be used to control the speed of this fan?
757076
No, a simple dimmer switch cannot be used and will burn out the motor. Simple dimmers reduce the voltage; this model uses an AC motor. That means that the running speed of the motor depends on the line frequency (60 Hz in the USA). If you reduce the voltage, the speed will not decrease because the line frequency is still 60 Hz; the wall dimmer has no effect on frequency. What will happen is that the motor will "try" to continue to run a the same rpm (about 850 for this model), and will draw more current to make up for the reduced voltage from the dimmer. Increased current will cause the motor to overheat and burn out. If you want a variable speed fan, you need one with a DC motor. Panasonic has several, you would have to look at them - but I am not sure Panasonic offers a DC version at this high flow rating. Sorry this may not be what you want to hear, but that's the deal.
757077
The answer is yes, it has a simple electric motor and the rpm's of it could be controlled by a rheostat, although I wonder why you'd want to control the speed of a particularly quiet bathroom exhaust fan?
1007777
I use the pull chain to change speed but have a wall switch for on/off maybe a reostat like a dimmer switch, I would check with Manufacturer to make sure the lower voltage doesn't damage fan motor
1859295
I have the fan connected to a light switch, so you may be able to dim it using a dimmer switch. The pull cord for the light just turns it on and off.
1395216
We have two of these fans and both were wired to turn the light on separately. Both are on dimmer switches to adjust light intensity and speed of the fans separately. We are very happy with them.
386971
We did not get a remote for this fan. Instead, we put a dimmer switch on the wall to adjust the speed without having to reach up to the fan itself.
904609
Yes, ours is controlled by the variable speed switch from our old fan. Threw the remote away. Electrician did the install.
1953692
Yes. I use the wall switch to turn the fan on and off and the chain to vary the speed.
335585
Yes, you can hold down the light button to cycle from dim to bright until it is where you want it. After that just tapping the button will toggle off, and then will return to the last set brightness when turned on. The fan speed is also controlled from the remote. There are three preset speeds, high speed is very powerful.
1337034
I seem to remember the manual having instructions for wiring the fan to two switches; one for fan and the other for light. However, the fan doesn't have any onboard controls, so you will need the remote to adjust fan speed and direction and the light dimmer. Try checking the Emerson website for the manual and while you're there, see if they make a compatible wall switch that has the speed and dimmer functions from the remote. Or just resign yourself to the remote. I didn't think I would like it either, but it's ended up being really nice to not get out of bed to change the fan speed.
311703
Why would you want to do that? We have bought several of he fans and the output is great for removing heat from electronic units. If you connect a dimmer to what ever you are using you are creating a nightmare for yourself. If you need a slower speed, why not buy the slower speed and eliminate the need for the dimmer? If this does not help you; I would suggest asking the SELLER your question. A dimmer should not hurt the motor but may hurt whatever you are attempting to cool. Good Luck and GOD Bless you and yours,Chuck
906942
The fan comes with a remote contorl that will allow you to dim the light. An electrcian informed me that a hardwired dimmer switch would damage the electric controls on the fan.
2158571
The fan comes with a remote that has three speeds plus an off. The light only has on/off. I did not try to hard wire a dimmer switch since it came with the remote that provided the same end result.
350006
If your Sears fan is dual speed (that is, you can ONLY toggle between high, low, and off) then it likely will work. If your fan is variable speed (that is it can be set for a range of speeds from low through medium to high) then no, this switch will not work.
336756
This does not come with a wall switch. I ordered a Lutron Maestro dual dimmer that works pretty good. There's two "tap" buttons, one for the light and one for the fan that control the brightness/speed. The fan speed is set on the fastest speed at the fan and the wall switch then controls the fan speed. The drawback is a pretty loud hum at slow fan speeds. Mid-speed and up is pretty normal sounding.
218185
Yes, if you are an electrical engineer. You would need access to the speed control at the fan and determine if it could be controlled by a resistive element, then run a separate pair of wires from your dimmer to the fan. It would not be worth the effort. get a variable speed fan with a remote control.
1528115
Yes, it will work, controls 3 fan speeds and if a light is on your fan allows you to dim it, but most importantly , since it is about $44.00 and it is made for the fan you have it would make sense to stay with that brand
988767
Doubt it. If it had a simple on/off switch for the light control then yes, you could wire a second fan to that and then use the fan's pull chain to select speed. Since the light control portion is a dimmer, however, I am doubtful that it would function properly and it may in fact damage the attached fan. If you mean to connect two fans to the fan control, and the lights from those fans both to the dimmer, then I suggest contacting the manufacturer of the switch. It may not be able to handle that much current.