Yes, the switch will just return the fan/light to the previous setting when turned on. Both the light and fan are manually controlled by the pull chains if equipped. If only a remote control, it must be changed to make the light/fan operate differently with the switch on.

 

It's only the remote control... if the fan is off and the light is on when I flip the switch off, will it be just the light coming back on when I flip the switch on?

 

Hi,

Getting a Hampton Bay Mena 54-inch Indoor/Covered ceiling fan to install out on my balcony.

My wife would have a hard time with just the remote. The wall switch is already there as part of the circuit for the existing light.

Now, if the fan is off and the light is on, if I use the wall switch to turn the unit off, what happens when flipping the switch back on? Will it be just turning the light back on to where it was when flipped off? That would be ideal as my wife likes to turn the light on every so often in the evening....

Thanks,

Gordon

Are you taking a light down and replacing it with a fan/light combo? If not, how are getting a switch leg from the existing switch to the fan?

 

Yes, taking a light down and putting the light/fan combo in... it has the existing wall on/off flip switch.

 

Did you check inside the switch or ceiling box in the off chance that it was wired with xx/3 cable? Otherwise, the cable to the ceiling controls the power to the box. What the fan/light does with that power depends on the appliance and remote, as mentioned.

You could bypass the remote receiver in the fan when installing and just use the wall switch but it will turn everything on or off depending on the position of the switches in the fan itself.

 

install out on my balcony

Curious??
Is the balcony enclosed or subject to rain/moisture etc?
The area may be considered a "wet location".
Is this specific fan rated for outdoor use?
Will GFCI protection be required for it's location?

 

@gordonr67 , i would also make sure the ceiling box/support is rated for a ceiling fan.

 

Yep, did that....hung a 50 lb sandbag on it for a few hours...no sweat!

 

Dump the Hampton Bay and get a outdoor rated Hunter. Use a remote control with a wall mounted remote located in the existing switch box.

 

Curious??
Is the balcony enclosed or subject to rain/moisture etc?
The area may be considered a "wet location".
Is this specific fan rated for outdoor use?
Will GFCI protection be required for it's location?

I made an assumption that the word 'balcony' implied either a condo or apartment. Light circuits don't require GF protection but interesting point once you add a fan.

Dump the Hampton Bay and get a outdoor rated Hunter. Use a remote control with a wall mounted remote located in the existing switch box.

Ya, good point about Hunter vs HDs house brand. Never thought about outdoor rating but good point.

I had not heard about a switch box remote until you mentioned it. It seems like the same thing except it doesn't need batteries and you can't move it around. The OP didn't expand on the issue related to remote control use (dexterity, etc.)

 

I have several fans with remote controls which are also on on/off switches. I only use the remotes to change the settings - fan speed or direction and light brightness. Usually, I'm not changing anything, so I just turn it on and off.

 

Curious, what brand names are those with remote controls which are also on on/off switches?

 

Some remote controls mount on or adjacent to the wall switch and have a large button for on and off. I believe this is what is being suggested.

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Not a valid test. Box us required to be fan rated if the sole support of the fan. OK

Yep, did that....hung a 50 lb sandbag on it for a few hours...no sweat!
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Not a valid test. Box us required to be fan rated if the sole support of the fan. OK

Yep, did that....hung a 50 lb sandbag on it for a few hours...no sweat!

Not a valid test. Box is required to be fan rated if the sole support of the fan.

 

Three questions for the OP:

- Is this in an apartment or condo balcony?

- What is the concern with the remote use (without revealing personal information); i.e. buttons too small, constantly misplaced, etc.

- Is there a need to regularly power the light and fan separately? If the fan is only used occasionally, would the pull chain switch suffice (assuming wall switch is on)?