Harbor Breeze ceiling fan remotes are one of the common replacement parts that you may need for your Harbor Breeze fan. What is the reason behind it? The honest answer is ceiling fan remotes are the most common parts that are highly sought after. Regardless of the brand, whether it is Harbor Breeze or another company. Remotes can get lost very easily. When a remote is no longer available, the ceiling fan is hardly used – many fans do not equip with pull chains to control them. Once the remote is lost, the fan remains useless until the new remote is obtained and programmed to communicate with the fan.
My Experience with Harbor Breeze Remotes
I have been a user of Harbor Breeze ceiling fans for more than a decade because they not only look great but also great in functionality, all these years, I have had to replace the remote more than one time. The remotes are very helpful in controlling the speeds and light functions, especially if the unit is mounted in high or hard to reach places. With the passage of time, the remotes may stop working due to various reasons, and then the replacement is essential.
Why I Had to Replace My Harbor Breeze Remote
In my case, the remote suddenly stopped working as I have been using it daily for a few years. The buttons were not responding well, and in the end, the fan does not respond to it at all. The battery replacement also didn’t work either, then I realized the remote was worn out. The adjustment of fan speed and lighting functions were not possible without the remote, which was very inconvenient for me.
The second time, the remote dropped from my hand accidentally, and it cracked, causing the buttons to become unusable. Since the Harbor Breeze fans are easily controlled by remote, replacing the remote is the only option to access the functions. Luckily, I was able to find the new controller that was compatible with my fan, it was a hard nut to crack to find it online.
Why Replacing the Remote is Necessary
A working remote serves two purpose, controlling the fan as well as the light, especially when the fan has multi speeds. Without remote, you are left with one speed or cannot control the fan as well as lighting. In my experience, a proper remote can add convenience and comfort to your routine of using the fan. if your remote is broken or fail to work, it is necessary to replace it to use all the features of your Harbor Breeze ceiling fan.
I’ve purchased a new Harbor Breeze remote, but cannot get the remote to communicate with my fan. What should I do?
It is a very common problem. To solve the problem, the only way you can use to fix it is to program the remote to talk to the fan. There are two ways that will be applicable in this case. Many ceiling fans come with dip switches. You will find one dip switch inside the fan and the other one inside the remote. In order to make them work, they should be set to the same settings. it means that if on dip switches, switches 1 and 2 are set to on, and 3 and 4 are set to off, then they should be the same on the remote and inside the fan.
Where do I find the dip switch inside the fan?
The first step is to ensure that the fan does have dip switches on it to talk. If you have got a remote that has the same part number, and it has dip switches on the remote control, then you will also get them inside the fan as well. The dip switch on the fin is available on the receiver. It is available inside the ceiling fan housing.
If your Harbor Breeze ceiling fan contains a downrod, the housing will be found near the bottom of the downrod before the motor and fan blades. If it does not have downrod, the housing that you are finding will be near the ceiling. The receiver will be present inside the housing. In order to access the receiver, you will have to unscrew the screws on the housing.
Complete Guide: Programming Your Harbor Breeze Remote Control
Before you begin with the programing, turn off the power from the circuit breaker which is sending power to your fan, I am not talking about the wall switch. This step is necessary for safety as well as programming.
Required Materials
- Your Harbor Breeze remote control
- New batteries (if it does not have them)
- Small screwdriver (to reach the DIP switches)
- Step ladder or stool
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Remote
- Get rid of the battery cover from the remote
- Add new batteries
- Find the DIP switches (small switches which are usually available in the battery compartment)
Step 2: Access the Receiver
- If needed, you need to remove the canopy cover from your fan
- Find the receiver unit which is usually available in the mounting bracket or downrod assembly
- Locate the DIP switches on the receiver
Step 3: Set DIP Switch Pattern
- Come up with a new or unique combination for the DIP switches
- Set the switches on the remote to follow the same pattern as you wish
- The same pattern used in the remote, set the same switches on the receiver
- Make sure the both patterns match (double check it)
Step 4: Test the Connection
- Access the circuit breaker and restore the ceiling fan’s power
- Press and hold the “Learn” button on the remote (if your remote does have it) for 1-3 seconds
- Switch on the wall switch if available
- To confirm the programming process, test all the remote functions
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Remote Not Responding:
- Check the battery installation and verify polarity
- Verify DIP switch patterns are compatible
- Ensure that power is reaching
- Make sure you’re within the range which is usually 20-30 feet
Interference Issues:
- Use a new DIP switch combination
- Make sure that nearby electric devices are not interfering
- Ensure the receiver is not touching the metal components
Harbor Breeze Remotes on Sale
It can be a hard task to find replacement remotes for Harbor Breeze ceiling fans as they are not easily found online. Many retailers do not have stock of these remotes, and the worse part is the same or specific model can be a challenge to locate, especially in case you want to get older or discontinued versions.
Luckily, we have listed a selection of Harbor Breeze remotes available for purchase in this guide. Whether you are looking for a replacement for a lost remote or want to upgrade the existing one, check our collection in the shop section has got you covered as it contains different models to satisfy your needs. Get any of them to get the one that is working with your model.