If you’re a DIYer, you’ll likely install or repair a ceiling fan at some point. Understanding ceiling fan parts and accessories is crucial, and that knowledge will help you maintain your fan ...

But ceiling fan remote control units can go bad too. Before you even think about tearing the fan apart to diagnose a problem, replace the batteries in the transmitter first.

If your fan has a built-in light, Lutron's switch won't do anything to automate it, which might give me pause in certain cases, but aside from that, this smart switch is easy to recommend.