Wiremold and ceiling fan

[pcgold]

I have installed a ceiling fan in my garage. It is just plugged in to the same receptacle as the garage door opener. Is there such a thing as a fan control switch that I can use with wiremold? In other words, it's not really hardwired so it won't be recessed into the wall.

 

[BFBOB]

Look into wireless fan controls. X-10 devices can do at least the on/off function, maybe speed too. The wireless controls that come with some fans are dedicated, but a little internet searching should come up with universals if there is such a thing.

 

[wssix99]

Any big box hardware store should sell wireless remotes that you can hook up to the fan.

 

[rburke65]

Is the depth of the wire mold box the issue? And you are just not sure if it will fit into the box? I am not sure if I understand the problem. Is the wire mold box on the ceiling or do you want to mount the wire mold on the wall for the fan control?

 

[pcgold]

Is the depth of the wire mold box the issue? And you are just not sure if it will fit into the box? I am not sure if I understand the problem. Is the wire mold box on the ceiling or do you want to mount the wire mold on the wall for the fan control?

Actually, all of that. I want to mount the fan control on the wall (heck, the ceiling will do too because I will only be accessing it at the beginning and end of winter). I'm not sure if the depth of the box will fit and was wondering if anyone else knew. I have no experience at all with wiremold so don't know if it will fit in a box.

 

[wssix99]

All of the wireless fan controls I've seen fit in to the box that covers the fan pivot and wrap around the bracket. (So, it doesn't go anywhere inside the actual box and you can use any shallow-type box with the fan.)