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[roblsmith]

I just installed a new WS13A single fan switch for a Hunter fan.
I connected the 3 wires of the WS13A fan switch fine (Line/Hot, Load, Neutral) and it works fine in manual mode.

When used in remote mode with mini controller it works fine in the On position but
when push Off, it goes off and instantly toggles back to On as verified by the fan and indicator light on the switch.

If I turn the fan off at the ceiling (ie no load) the fan switch then works perfectly both on and off.

I tried another brand new mini controller and different house code but the same thing happens.

Is the switch defective or what?

Rob

[Brian H]

No the switch and controller are most likely fine. The fan is probably making a noise spike when turning Off. Triggering it back On.
Sometimes it only shows up if the fan is not turned to its fastest speed.
I believe some users here have used a carefully insulated resistor. From Load to Neutral to calm things down.
Not too sure but some may have used a Leviton 6287 wired in filter between the WS13A and the fan.
I am sure someone may give you better details.

[dave w]

Brian is correct, I had same problem, only with an Appliance Module controlling the fan. If the fan turns ON and OFF correctly when the fan is set to the high speed, it is noise or back EMF causing the WS13 to be triggered back ON.

Either replace the WS13A with a XPDI3 inductive dimmer switch which will give you remote speed control (Be warned, some fans will buzz or hum on this switch) OR
Wire a 33K ohm, 3 watt resistor across the fan motor. Make sure the resistor is well insulated and properly supported. I do not know if a resistor, up in the fan shroud or in the switch wall box, meets code, probably not. So if you don't know how to make it safe, go for the XPDI3. My 3 watt resistor barely gets warm, but putting resistors across the line is at your risk.

[roblsmith]

Thanks for the tips guys.

I moved the mini remote to a different receptacle and so far it seems to work ok. A couple of years ago I installed a phase bridge at the 220v dryer plug at the other end of the house (about 1900 sf) that solved some other problems but the fan is at the complete opposite end and I'm not sure if that was part of the problem or not.

I'll investigate the XPD13 just in case.

Rob

[babybearjs]

I've had no problem with mine, they seem to be working OK...