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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
My builder-installed fans have an on/off switch on the wall, as well as a chain switch to adjust the fan speed. Can't you just replace the wall switch with a multi-speed switch sold at Home Depot and set the chain speed on the highest setting? That is, assuming the capacitor is still functional.
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Absolutely you can. Just make sure the switch is rated for ceiling fan use, and it only controls the fan.
Basically The Villages runs a 14/3 or 12/3 to the ceiling fans. The extra wire (red) is capped and not used, but is in place in case you want to replace the wall switch with a combination switch (so you can control the ceiling fan light and fan separately).