If your ceiling fan has wiring already in place where you have a separate switch for fan control then you can have the separate controls wired to independent switches.
Can you use a dimmer switch to control a ceiling fan.
The more complicated answer we are engineers after all.
That works with lights but will burn out a motor and maybe burn down the house a fan speed controller is a much more complex electronic device that reduces the amperage to the motor without reducing the voltage avoiding this kind of innocent mistake.
A fan that has no speed control when manufactured has copper windings inside that determine speed and horsepower.
You cannot use a dimmer switch on a fan motor but you can find fan speed controllers why.
It can have a big impact and be an inexpensive way to control the fixture.
A regular dimmer switch simply reduces the voltage.
There is a growing misconception that this is safe to do but the logic behind it is flawed.
Installing dimmer switches is a seemingly easy way to control a ceiling fan and or a lighting fixture.
If you try using a light dimmer switch on your fan you will most likely hear a loud humming sound on low speeds.
Using a dimmer switch is not recommended for use with a ceiling fan.
Lately i ve noticed a few wifi smart switches being sold as fan controllers.
In this circumstance the light kit could be connected to a dimmer switch and the fan motor connected to a toggle switch.
The wall dimmer switch reduces power flow and interferes with the fan control.
Replace the wall dimmer switch with an on off switch.
A wall mounted dimmer switch may be installed to control the ceiling fan lighting if the lights are compatible with the dimmer switch and there is a separate wire provided for the light fixture only.
Start by turning off the light and ceiling fan at the fuse box.
A dimmer switch for motor speed control can be installed with a few precautions and considerations in mind.
You may need an electrician for this.
This is potentially dangerous and you would need to buy a special dimmer switch and a fan speed control.
Watch out for regular switches being sold as fan controllers.
Converting a three speed ceiling fan to variable speed is even easier if the original fan was wired to a light switch to turn.
Before you switch off the power have the ceiling fan set at the highest level.
When using a remote control fan speed control or a dimmer switch the pull chain switches on the ceiling fan should be in the full on position.
Step 1 set up.
You cannot use a light dimmer to control a fan.