Lightree Retractable Ceiling Fan w/Dimmable LED Light Installation and Review (DS-FQ08)
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#Lightree #fandelier
Straightforward installation, bright light and fan with decent airflow. Adjustable color, brightness, speed, and fan direction. Amazon Affiliate Product Link: geni.us/zCZw
You’ll receive the fan motor body, lampshade diffuser, decorative bottom cup, decorative canopy cup, an 8 inch down rod and optional 4 inch down rod, hanging bracket, a pack of mounting hardware, a pair of white gloves, remote controller signal receiver, remote controller with wall holster, hanging hardware and instructions, and an installation manual. On the front of the manual is a QR code to a brief installation video from the manufacturer, but it's fairly light on actual instruction, so in my video I go into more detail and walk you through the entire process step-by-step.
The main body of the fan has four translucent dark brown plastic blades which extend out when the fan is on and are hidden above the light fixture when the fan is off. For the 42” version of this fan, the diameter of the light fixture in the middle will be 19” inches. This fan is also available in a 36” overall width (w/16"" diameter light fixture) for smaller spaces. The housing is made from a lightweight metal with a matte black finish. On the underside, the spiral shaped LED strip is pre-installed. What I like about this design is that the light panel is easily replaced by simply disconnecting the connector towards the center and removing a few screws that hold it in. The lampshade is made from a translucent white, lightweight plastic with metal accent bands and has the appearance of three tiers of light, thanks to a translucent side ring.
The installation height with the 4 inch rod will be 13” below your ceiling and 17” with the 8 inch rod; note that the bottom of the fan after installation should be no lower than 7 feet above the floor. When installing the hanging on your ceiling, it’s a good idea to pre-loosen the pair of screws that you plan to use for securing the canopy cup, as it's a little more difficult after the fan is hung. The bracket is cushioned to avoid scratching your ceiling and absorbs vibrations from the fan.
I installed my fan on a ceiling fan-rated pancake junction box that sits flush to my ceiling’s surface. If mounting directly to a wooden ceiling, batten, or support beam, you can use the included six wood screws, or optionally these four expansion screws for a concrete ceiling. The instructions recommend installing the lampshade prior to attaching the motor to the hanger, but I actually did it at the end for practical reasons. When connecting the signal receiver's power to your home’s main power, you can either use the push pin wire connector or the included wire nuts. In either case, you’ll want to match the black wire from the controller to you live power line and the white wire to your neutral. The shade fits a bit loosely but this doesn't affect operation.
The remote is required to change the fan's setting and uses 2 AAA batteries which are not included. If the fan is connected to a wall switch, make sure you set the switch to the on position. Pressing the ‘F’ fan button starts the fins in a forward rotation, extending them out, which pushes air down from the ceiling for faster cooling during warm weather. At the slowest speed, 1, the fan is virtually silent save for a very slight metallic hum. Even at the highest speed of 6, most of the noise you’ll hear will be from moving air rather than any motor noise from the fan. The ‘R’ button, or reverse mode, spins the fins in the opposite direction, causing cool air to move upward and redistributing any heat that may be accumulating near the ceiling during colder weather.
The 'K' button cycles between a cool white, neutral white, and warm white and the nightlight mode is a warm, but dim light mode. You can incrementally change the brightness in 10 stages at any color temperature, and also change the color temperature in 12 stages at any brightness. When switching the light off and on again using the remote, the fan will remember the last settings for the color and brightness. However, if you turn the main power off at the wall switch and turn it on again, the light settings will reset.
Overall, this ceiling fan with light is pretty straightforward to assemble, install, and use. The amount of airflow that I get from this 42” diameter unit is adequate for the size room I have it in, about 150 sq ft. At moderate to low speeds it’s virtually silent during operation. The light is moderately bright on its own but complements my existing ceiling lights well, and I love that the light’s brightness and color are customizable and that I don’t need to go up to the unit to change the rotational direction with the changing seasons, since it can be done right on the remote.
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Excellent, excellent step-by-step explanation of how to install a retractable ceiling fan. Also thoroughly explains the fan/remote control operation. Over the years I've watched many "how to " videos on KZread. By a wide margin this is the BEST I have ever seen. Was very helpful since my fan came without an explanation booklet. Much appreciated! 👍
This is the best detailed, concise, and clear install I've ever seen. Thank you. Great job!
@ReviewedByPhil
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! I appreciate the positive feedback 😊
That is a cool fan! Thank you, Phil!
These are so cool, definitely going this route. Thank you for the thorough review!
@ReviewedByPhil
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we like ours a lot! We get a lot of compliments on it.
you are amazing at explaining, thank you!
Well done. Thanks
Well explained thanks
@ReviewedByPhil
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
Great video! Does anyone know how to pair the remote?
great job
I just run cable and installed for my brother in law, in his condominium, since he liked the one from mu house. Since im an electrician, it was for free to him.
Thanks for the extremely detailed video. I have got the same fan, but mistakenly the workers have installed the normal fan down rod in the ceiling (without any opening at the top to route the wires). It is also not possible to replace it as the gypsum false ceiling has occupied the rod from the top. Can i drill holes at the side of the rod on top to route the wires? Also the piece in the hanger which you have shown to "prevent the warping" would also need to be cut to make it fit in the existing rod. I hope you understand, and please advice can this or something else can be done? Many thanks.
@ReviewedByPhil
11 ай бұрын
There are a couple problems with your proposed solution. First of all, it doesn't sound like you have access to the ceiling pan, where the power wiring for your fan is located. I think all electrical code requires that connections be made within such an enclosure for safety reasons. I'm not sure I understand where you plan on connecting the wires from the control unit to your power lines. Secondly, if you already have a down rod installed, even if you removed the bar at the top of the hanging bracket, where would you put the control unit for the fan, as it sounds like the rod would occupy its spot inside the canopy?
Do you know how to turn the auto fan feature off? Our fan keeps turning on, after the light being left on. Thanks
Excelent tank you.
@ReviewedByPhil
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
Does the beep have to be on? Can you turn it off?
My remote isn't working. How do l connect it
If there's a red wire from the ceiling, where does it get connected to, to the fan transmitter box for the fan??? Thanks for your help.
@ReviewedByPhil
5 ай бұрын
It depends. Color coding is not standardized, so if the red wire is your hot/live power wire, then it should be connected to the black wire from the transmitter box, as shown at 7:21.
I've installed retractable led fan it was amazing but after two it stop working. Can you plz guide me to solve this.
@ReviewedByPhil
10 ай бұрын
Sorry, I'm not sure what the issue could be. It would really depend on which part of the fan failed (motor, remote, wiring, circuit board, etc.)
Do you know if this fan is safe to use in my backyard patio?
@ReviewedByPhil
Жыл бұрын
The fan isn't really rated for outdoor use, as it is not weather sealed, however, if the area is covered and protected from rain or moisture that could get into the electrical components, that might work. You'll need to check with your townships code for outdoor electrical installations whether or not it would pass their safety inspection. Otherwise I would shop for an outdoor rated fan.
How do you replace the light. The fan still works, but the lights went out after a few months. Any ideas?
@ReviewedByPhil
Жыл бұрын
The light connected to the controller unit via a wire clip, so I'm guessing the assembly is as replaceable as a standard bulb (just unclip and take out the screws holding it in). Where to buy this exact size/spec "bulb"? Not sure, but try reaching out to the manufacturer and see if they have such a replacement part they can send you. Might be covered under a warranty policy.
Any ideas on how to get the light to turn off when I press the off button? I want to have the fan on, but not the light and I can't get it to go off.
@ReviewedByPhil
2 жыл бұрын
The top right button on the remote should be the light toggle, as shown at 9:17. This should turn off the LED light only but leave the fan running.
@ambervogan1790
2 жыл бұрын
I also can't get the night light off. I've tried both off buttons and resetting at the switch, but nothing will turn the night light off. Any ideas? 🤞
Hey. So are you saying that with the 4" rod from ceiling to the bottom of the light is 13"?
@ReviewedByPhil
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that's right.
@tbullock79
Жыл бұрын
@@ReviewedByPhil perfect. Thank you for the reply.
I install the fan (fan In the video looks exactly like like mine) After almost a year the fan gave up. No power going to the fan. Neither the fan nor the lights is working anymore. There is power through the switch. It's just the unit itself. Anybody knows which part should I replace?
@ReviewedByPhil
2 жыл бұрын
Most likely the receiver, as this is the part that receives power and communicates with the LED and fan controller.
@mojo1925
Жыл бұрын
I have the same issue. Any leads on the receiver replacement? The lights are working but the fan is not
How is the air output?
@ReviewedByPhil
Жыл бұрын
Good! I don't know the CFM number, but it is quite breezy on a hot day.
When I turn on the power switch on wall for the fan. The fan starts at full speed and nothing else work? Remote not working
@ReviewedByPhil
9 ай бұрын
It sounds like the RF control box inside is not working, or the remote is not properly paired with it to control it.
@rik11stang29
9 ай бұрын
@@ReviewedByPhil everything was working well. Inc. remote. But now when I put on power instead of the light coming on first. The fan comes on full speed.
@rik11stang29
9 ай бұрын
@@ReviewedByPhil fan barely 2 years old. Where do I get this control box. Or is it just junk now
@ReviewedByPhil
9 ай бұрын
@rik11stang29 if you can find a part number on it (see 7:09) you might be able to find it online. Or reach out to the vendor where you got it from and see if they can help you out. They typically can order replacement parts for you, even if it's out of warranty.
my fan will not completely turn off but remains in night light mode
@ReviewedByPhil
Жыл бұрын
There are three off buttons on the remote. One in the top right, just for the LED, and one at the bottom right, just for the fan. The "Off" button on the top left should turn off both the fan and light. If none of these buttons work, the remote may need to be re-synced to the transmitter, or there's a problem with either the remote or transmitter.
@erinadamson5926
Жыл бұрын
I had the same issue. I contacted the company & they sent me a replacement part. Works great now!
@oakleygillett6621
Жыл бұрын
@@erinadamson5926 How did you contact the company? I've been chatting with Amazon (6 different reps) and they can't connect me.