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Need help identifying ceiling fan brand

9 years ago

Hello everyone,

We have a ceiling fan that is solely operated by a remote. Unfortunately the previous tenant lost the remote and now we are trying to figure out the brand of this fan so that we can buy a remote that will allow us to operate it. Any help is appreciated.

thanks

Comments (9)

  • 9 years ago

    It is most likely a Hampton Bay (Home Depot) or Hunter. Try removing the canopy (the cover up at the ceiling) and see if there is a name inside. You should see the remote control box. You could also remove the bottom cover where a light fixture would be attached. That also may tell you the brand.

    If this fails then you could buy a universal remote with either of these brands. You could get lucky and it works, or you may have to reset the DIP switches on the current receiver in the fan. If none of that works then you would have to wire in the new receiver that comes with the universal remote. The instructions tell you how to do it.

    ramkunda thanked mike_home
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yup slide down the canopy there is a remote receiver in there. If no brand name, get the model and look up what brand. Also see if you can find instructions how to reprogram the new remote or if that is not needed. If hard to read, get an inspection mirror so you can see it.

    ramkunda thanked Vith
  • 9 years ago

    Thanks everyone for the feedback. It looks like the best option is to buy a new remote and install the receiver that comes with the remote. I was in Home Depot today and all the remotes they sell comes with the receiver, so might as well use the new receiver. I am also considering setting up a switch and just hardwire it so that I don't have to worry about losing the remote.

  • 9 years ago

    Did you ever find out what make/model you have? I bought a house last November and have that same fan, same issue, lol

  • 5 years ago

    2What is name of my ceiling fan here's model number YU-c52cf(BDB52-5P)

  • 4 years ago

    I purchased this fan new in 2010. It's a Hampton Bay, Ansley, model 761-512. The UPC was 792145352792. Toll free # for parts/assistance is 877-898-1881. Has lifetime warranty on motor.

  • 3 years ago

    Anyone know who made this fan? We don’t have the remote and want to buy a new one but need to know who made it. Thanks in advance.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    That fan is Harbor Breeze my grandma has one in her living room