Some of the modern fans have an electronic module inside that will accommodate a remote control or other workarounds for being installed without separate light and fan switches.

There are youtube videos on how to replace these.

You are suggesting the remote module is going bad... to the point that when I flip the switch on the wall... the whole unit doesn't receive power for 10 minutes? If you think this is really a possibility I will try replacing it and see if it makes a difference.

I have also read of a wattage regulator but in the cases of those going back usually the symptoms were lights flickering. This one the whole unit just isn't receiving power (fan AND light). But I could try bypassing that as well just incase.

Ceiling fan capacitor is probably shot. The capacitor stores energy for startup. After replacement, it may need a couple minutes to charge so turn on the light but not the fan then try the fan in a couple minutes.

http://www.handymanhowto.com/how-to-replace-a-ceiling-fan-motor-capacitor/

Thank you... is that replaceable do you think? Or is it just replace the whole unit?

Just to add to the situation.... If I leave the light switch on all the time... and only use the remote to turn the fan / lights on and off... it works fine... comes on instantly.

I'm wondering if the wireless receiving unit in the fan maybe is having an issue receiving the power at first before it passes through? Could this be a possibility?

I feel changing out the capacitor would be your best starting point. It might not be holding a charge. When you leave the switch on it keeps charging the cap constantly and then it will have enough charge to start the fan. When you shut the switch off, it cuts power to the cap and the cap might be losing its charge. They are generally cheaper to replace than the control module/remote also.

It is replaceable, see the link I posted above.

Can you tell me if that fixed your problem? We have a similar setup but only one switch. Remote always dies so we just use the switch to turn the fan on and off. It is about a year-and-a-half old. A few months ago I noticed that it would take a few seconds to start up and then it was a few more seconds now it is up to a minute or two.

I would replace the capacitor if I was you, continuing to do that to your fan can burn out the motor eventually.

Note: I cannot edit what I posted a couple posts above (pre houzz merge), what I said about the capacitor was wrong. The capacitor charges constantly when supplied power, it just discharges when the fan is turned on, giving the boost needed to make the fan move from stand still. After that, the fan motor keeps the fan moving. It wouldnt hurt to give it a minute to charge before using after replacing with new. In reality it probably only takes like 10 to 15 seconds. That is what I was going for with that comment. Probably the time walking from the panel to the switch is long enough.

Thank you very much. I will look into that. Sucks that it needs replacing after only a year and a half. Not impressed. In the meantime, do you think it poses any fire risk etc to have it running?

If the blades are moving, no. If the blades dont move then it is within the realm of possibility. There have been house fires caused by ignored burnt out fan motors. Doesn't matter the type, whether it be the box floor style, bath vents, or ceiling fans. Various recalls are out there, most involving floor fans and bath vents.

Oh okay. No the blades are turning and I've just left it on. There's a delay when you turn it off and then back on but it does run.

I have a remote control hunter ceiling fan that when I turn it on it will only run for 10 minutes then shuts off. What is the problem with this. It is driving me nuts.

Carol

Suggest you delete your post and start a new thread. You'll likely get more help if the thread title matches your actual problem.

The most likely reason is that the bearings are gunked up and dragging. The motor is overloaded and overheats, then a fire-prevention protection circuit shuts it off until it's cooled.

You could try re-lubricating the bearings, but it's probably not worth bothering. These days, almost all ceiling fans, even the Hunters that used to be top quality, are disposable. Junk it and buy a new one.