A ceiling fan with a remote control allows you to turn it on/off and adjust the lighting and fan speed without having to get up and walk to the switch. In this video Terry Peterman, the Internet Electrician, walks you through a very detailed, step-by-step installation of a Hunter ceiling fan with a remote control. This is a great project for the DIYer! Here's a link to my older version of this..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiIiI4037NE
Terry Peterman, the Internet Electrician
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