According to Energy Star, a ceiling fan is a part and parcel of every home that can be used to save the cost of energy throughout the year. A clockwise rotation of the fan pulls the air upward and pushes the warm air downward, as a result, it causes lower energy costs. In addition, it also reduces the costs of heating. A counterclockwise rotation circulates the cooler air below and pushes the air downward and also reduces the cooling cost of your home. The reverse function on a hunter fan will help you to change the direction of the rotation on your unit.

Equipment Required

• Ladder

How to Reverse a Hunter Fan

#1 Step

To change the direction of the air, you need to press the “Reverse” button on the remote control of the ceiling fan. Press the “Reverse” button again will reinstate it to the previous direction of airflow. You can move on to the next step if your fan does not have a remote control.

#2 Step

The first thing you need to do is to turn off the fan. Find the reversing switch. It is available on the base of the fan near the switches of the fan speed and light.

#3 Step

You need to slide the switch to the opposite direction and that is it. Now, turn on the fan to check if the reverse is successful. Change the rotation of the fan to counterclockwise in the summer and clockwise in the winter.

We hope that you have learned successfully how to reverse a hunter fan and the differences between clockwise and counterclockwise rotations and when to change them.

When it comes to troubleshooting Hunter ceiling fan remote controls, the troubleshooting process is the same as the troubleshooting of other brands’ fans:

• Firstly, you need to ensure that the power supply is turned on to the fan. This may seem like a basic thing, and yes, we begin with the rudimentary before we go forward on the non-basic.
• Next, use the remote control to switch on the fan. If the fan is not responding to the remote, the next step is to pull the pull chains and set it at the highest speed.
• Similarly, try to turn on the light with the help of the remote. If no luck, pull the pull chains to switch on the lights.
• Now, we know both of them do not work but did you check the batteries?
• After that, the next step is to check the dipswitches. To check it, you need to open the battery compartment available on the back of the remote. The dip switches are available inside here. Now, you have to verify these against the fan. To get started, you’ll have to remove the canopy of the ceiling fan. After removing the canopy, check the dip switch settings inside of the fan and compare them with the remote. They will be found on the receiver of the ceiling fan, inside of the fan’s canopy. The dip switch settings should be matched, which means the settings inside of the fan and on the remote should be the same, otherwise, your fan will not be able to communicate with the remote in a proper way.

There is another issue that is relevant to dip switches that is, the fan turns on and off by itself. It may happen due to a neighbor or a roommate using a remote with the same dip switch settings as you and it is caused by accident. To know about it, the only way is to change the dip switches. In any case, you need to make sure that the remote dip switches should be always same as the dip switches inside of the unit.

This picture displays where the dipswitches are available on a fan remote, and what they look like.

After checking the dipswitches – did you change the battery? We know, we said this earlier – but this is something you need to check. One method to find out if the batteries are getting low, in this case, the remote only works if you turn off the fan. You need to remember that the signal will not travel through walls, so you should be in a similar room.

If you’re still facing problems, the next thing is to check the antenna to if it is blocked inside the canopy. While checking the inside of the canopy, you should observe if there are any frayed or corroded wires. Also, check the receiver and other parts to see if they are melted or damaged.

After completing the troubleshooting, turn the wall switch back on for five seconds.

Turn on the remote and try again now.

Did the above guide help you to troubleshoot your Hunter ceiling fan remote?

If you are still facing issues, kindly leave them our comment form and let us know. Or, if the troubleshooting method helped you out, feel free to share your comment and let us know about that too.

Do you want to install a new hunter ceiling fan or are you repairing an old unit? Or is there a Wiring problem with existing Hunter fan in the household? In any of these cases, you need to perform do it yourself work for your Hunter fan. Wiring color is one of the common questions. What wire color represents what? Ceiling fan lovers often ask this question about the colors of wiring. It would be very difficult to know about the different colors of every single make and model of the Hunter ceiling fan. What if the manufacturer is not Hunter? What will you do?

Do not worry. We’ve got you covered. The main thing you need to know about wiring colors, whether it is for a ceiling fan or other, is to know the universal wire color structure. You need to be aware that the red will be for positive and the green will be for ground all the time, blue for remote wire and black for negative. If you know that, wiring colors will become an easy task for you to recognize. Knowing the wire colors that are generic and the same all the time will be easier for you to understand. If you have installed a few ceiling fans, there is a great chance that you know the generic wiring color structure. We hope that now you are aware of wiring colors due to this piece of information in this guide to help you how to wire your Hunter ceiling fan, how to install your fan and how to troubleshoot or repair wire colors and so on.

I need to find a Hunter wiring schematic. Can you help me?

As we have already mentioned, finding a wiring schematic for your fan will not be needed. If there are wire colors that are different from the wire colors we have covered in this guide, the chances are rare, you can also share the experience by using the contact us form. Before contacting us, you should read this wiring guide because if the information is here, you will be referred back. The wiring color guide enables you in terms of installation and wires your Hunter ceiling fan.

Generic Hunter Ceiling Fan Wire Colors

Red/Blue/Striped wire – ideal for optional light kit

Green wire – the full assembly of the ground

Black wire – hot wire for the motor of the fan
White wire – Neutral for both the lighting kit and the motor