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I have a ceiling fan that we turn on each night as we go to bed. During the night it turns off for an intermittent amount of time and then back on by itself. It is not a ceiling fan with a remote control, it is older than that. We have checked the wires and cannot see anything in the ceiling fan that looks worn. Any suggestions?
We turn it on with a wall switch. There is no light in the fan.
I beleive that you can do this using a remote control switch set such as this one
You will need two switches, one for the light and one for the fan. The remote shown has two channels. You need to check that the fan does not exceed the wattage recommended and that the dimming circuit in the switch can handle a motor, not just incandescent lights.
Several manufacturers make these types of devices, so search for ones that meet these criteria. Here is another version
If you live in an apartment, then the chance of your neighbor having the same fan is pretty high. Try setting the dip switches on the fan receiver and remote to a new setting. Just make sure they're the same.
Best Answer
Sounds like a thermal cut if fan even has one.Running long periods of time motor getting to hot shuts down and when temp ok will run . If it is old fan may be best to replace fan.Motor may be on way out .