HCDZ Replacement Remote Control for Allen+Roth Ceiling Fan

Description

The UC7080T receiver system is one of the more capable ceiling fan control platforms that Hampton Bay, Allen + Roth, and Harbor Breeze have produced, and that’s largely because of what the original remote was designed to do. Unlike simpler remotes in the same family that handle only fan speed and a single light circuit, the UC7080T system was built for fans with both an upper and a lower light — separate circuits that need to be controlled independently — plus motor direction reversal. That feature set made these fans more versatile and better suited to rooms where both ambient lighting from an upward-facing fixture and task lighting from a downward-facing kit needed to coexist in one unit. The tradeoff is that when the original remote fails or goes missing, finding a proper replacement is slightly more involved than it would be for a simpler single-light system. The HCDZ replacement remote for the UC7080T and CHQ7080T is one of the most direct answers to that problem currently available, and it handles the full feature set of the original system including up and down light control, dimming, reverse, and three-speed fan operation.

The first and most critical point about this product is the same one that applies to every remote-only replacement in the ceiling fan space: this is a transmitter, nothing else. No receiver, no wiring kit, no installation hardware beyond a wall mount bracket. If your existing receiver inside the fan’s canopy is still functioning, that’s exactly what you want — you’re replacing only the broken piece while leaving the working infrastructure in place. If your receiver has also failed, the remote alone won’t restore your fan to operation and you’ll need a full kit that includes a replacement receiver unit. Confirming receiver function before ordering is the step that prevents the most common return scenario with remote-only replacements.

Confirming Compatibility

The HCDZ UC7080T replacement is specifically designed for fans whose original remote carries one of these FCC ID or model numbers on the back: UC7080T, CHQ7080T, UC7080T1, CHQ7080T1, or CHQ7081T. The compatible brand list is broad — Allen + Roth, Hampton Bay, Harbor Breeze, Hunter, and Eogifee-branded fans built around this receiver system are all supported. The operating frequency is 303.9MHz, which is the same RF band used by the original UC7080T remote, and that frequency match is what determines whether this remote will communicate with your existing receiver.

The model number check is the most reliable compatibility verification available. Look at the back of your original remote — the FCC ID is typically printed on a small label alongside the model designation. If it matches any of the numbers listed above, this replacement is a direct fit for your existing receiver. If the number on the back of your remote is different — UC7078T, UC7083T, KUJCE10320, or any other designation — this is not the right remote regardless of how similar the fans look or what brand they carry.

One nuance worth knowing about this particular receiver family is that it covers fans with dual light configurations — both an upward-facing light and a downward-facing light — as well as fans with only a single downward light. The HCDZ replacement includes separate up and down light buttons, which is the correct configuration for dual-light fans. If your fan has only one light circuit, the up light button simply won’t trigger any response, but it won’t cause any problems either. The remote works correctly in both single and dual light configurations.

What This Remote Controls

The UC7080T control system is one of the more fully featured options in the Hampton Bay and Allen + Roth ecosystem, and the HCDZ replacement replicates all of its functions. Fan speed covers three settings — high, medium, and low — with a dedicated fan off button. The button layout separates fan controls from light controls clearly, which matters in practical use when you’re reaching for the remote in a dark room and need to know by feel which section of the remote you’re pressing.

Down light control includes both on/off switching and a dimming function. The dimming works properly with incandescent and halogen bulbs and with dimmable LED lamps specifically rated for dimming. If your fan’s light kit uses standard non-dimmable LED bulbs — which is the case for a significant portion of ceiling fans that have been updated to LED over the years — the down light button will handle on and off switching cleanly but the dimming function won’t produce any visible effect. This isn’t a deficiency in the remote itself; it’s the fundamental way LED dimming works and it applies across all ceiling fan remote systems. Swapping in dimmable LED bulbs resolves it completely if dimming capability matters to you.

Up light control handles on and off for the upper light circuit. Dimming behavior on the up light follows the same bulb-type rules as the down light — incandescent and dimmable LED will respond to dimming commands, standard LED will not.

The reverse button is the feature that completes the UC7080T system’s seasonal utility. Running the fan counterclockwise in summer creates the downdraft that pushes cooled air directly into the room at occupant level, while switching to clockwise in winter gently recirculates warm air that has accumulated near the ceiling without producing a wind chill effect. The reverse function on this remote operates the same way as the original — a single button toggles the motor direction — and it will work as expected as long as your receiver was built to support reversal. If your original remote included a reverse button, your receiver almost certainly supports it.

Setup and Pairing

Pairing the HCDZ replacement to your existing receiver uses the same four dip switch system common to most Hampton Bay and Harbor Breeze ceiling fan receivers. The dip switches are located inside the battery compartment of the remote, positioned behind the battery slot — they’re easy to miss if you’re not specifically looking for them, but once you know where to look, accessing them takes a few seconds with a pen or small screwdriver. The pattern of those four switches needs to match the pattern on the receiver inside your fan’s canopy.

The most reliable approach is to check your old remote before discarding it. Open the battery compartment, photograph or note the position of all four dip switches — which ones are up and which are down — and replicate that exact pattern on the new remote before installing the battery. If you no longer have the original remote to reference, you’ll need to access the receiver directly by cutting power at the breaker and removing the canopy cover. The receiver’s dip switches will be visible once you locate the receiver unit, and reading the settings there gives you everything you need to pair the new remote correctly.

There are 16 possible frequency combinations across the four dip switches, and using a non-default setting is always advisable. The 0000 default is the most commonly used setting across fans sold at retail, which means in densely populated areas — apartment buildings, condos, townhouse developments — there’s a real possibility that a neighbor’s fan receiver is tuned to the same frequency. Selecting a less common combination eliminates any risk of cross-interference while still keeping the pairing process simple.

The battery this remote requires is a 9-volt — the rectangular format most commonly associated with smoke detectors. It is not included in the box, which the product listing notes but which is easy to overlook in the ordering process. Having a 9-volt on hand before you start saves the minor frustration of completing the install and then discovering you can’t test it. The battery is available at any hardware, grocery, or pharmacy, just not something most households keep readily stocked the way they do AA or AAA cells.

Build Quality and Daily Use

The HCDZ remote is a third-party replacement rather than an OEM part, and the build quality reflects its price point honestly. The housing is straightforward plastic construction, the buttons have adequate tactile response, and nothing about the physical unit suggests premium craftsmanship — but that’s not what this product is trying to be. It’s a functional replacement for a remote that stopped working, and within that scope it performs consistently. Signal range across a standard residential room is solid, and because the system uses RF transmission rather than infrared, you don’t need to point the remote directly at the fan for it to respond. Pressing it from under a blanket, from an adjacent room, or while pointing it at the floor all produce the same reliable result as pointing it at the ceiling.

The wall mount bracket included in the package is a simple two-screw holder that keeps the remote in a consistent location rather than migrating around the room. For bedroom fans especially, having the remote mounted within reach of the bed means the most common use case — adjusting fan speed or turning off the light without getting up — is handled by muscle memory rather than a search operation. It’s a small inclusion but a genuinely practical one.

Where This Remote Fits in the UC7080T Ecosystem

The UC7080T / CHQ7080T replacement remote market has several options from different brands — Eogifee, Anderic, RETROSUN, WDZP, and others all produce versions that target the same receiver system. The HCDZ sits within that field as a competitively priced remote-only option that covers the full functional scope of the original, including the dual light circuit control that some competing replacements handle incompletely or omit. For buyers whose primary concern is restoring the full original functionality of their fan at a reasonable price without replacing the receiver, it represents a practical choice.

For buyers who are uncertain whether their receiver is still functional, or whose fan originally had no remote capability, a full kit that includes both remote and receiver would be the more appropriate starting point — this remote-only product assumes a working receiver and is only useful in that context.

If you have an Allen + Roth, Hampton Bay, or Harbor Breeze ceiling fan built on the UC7080T or CHQ7080T receiver system and your original remote has failed or been lost, the HCDZ replacement covers every function the original remote provided — dual light control with dimming, motor reversal, and three-speed fan operation — at a price that makes replacing the remote a straightforward decision rather than an expensive one. Confirm the FCC ID on your original remote or receiver, match your dip switches, grab a 9-volt battery, and your fan is back to full remote operation in about ten minutes.