Our house was wired for ceiling fans but they were never installed.
I recently put in the fans and they work well, but the pre-installed switch only turns the light off and on. The fan only works on pull chain.
Ceiling – wiring ceiling fan
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Best Answer
If there are only 3 wires going to that fan box, presumably from the wall switch ( a "Romex" with black / white & bare ground) then you'll be out of options trying to hard wire a separate fan and light control.
However, both Lowe's and Home Depot as well as other optional places to purchase fans DO sell fans with really nice remotes of which can go in a little "holster" if you will mounted anywhere you like within proximity of your ceiling fan. Doing it this way, you would remove that switch and wire the fan "hot" and the fan's controls ( variable speed / reverse & lighting) are all taken care of for you.