You can install a ceiling fan light dual dimmer switch to operate the fan speed and light intensity from the original wall switch location.
Dual ceiling fan and light dimmer switch.
You cannot operate a ceiling fan with a wall dimmer switch.
The control provides 3 speed operation and a full range dimmer so you can select your desired level of cooling and lighting and is easy to install in a single box 3 wire wall switch not included.
If you don t enjoy using your ceiling fan s pull levers to control the light and speed of the fan you can always install a dual dimmer switch instead to give you more customization of your ceiling fan.
A single wall switch controls the power to the fan and light together whereas a dual wall switch has two separate switches one for the fan and the other for the light.
The new switch does require an additional electrical wire.
The hunter all fan 3 speed fan light dual slide ceiling fan control can be used with ceiling fans that operate with up to 300 watts of light and 1 6 amps for the fan.
This will allow you to control the light intensity and the fan speed which can not be achieved if you re only using the fan s chains.
An existing wall dimmer switch must be replaced with a single on off wall switch before installing a hunter fan to ensure consistent power flow from the switch to the fan.
Enerlites 3 speed ceiling fan control and dimmer light switch 2 5a single pole light fan switch 300w incandescent load no neutral wire required 17001 f3 w white 2 pack 4 3 out of 5 stars 182 37 98 37.