I have three inoperative ceiling fans that I just don't understand.
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When I bought the house (foreclosure), there was only 1 remote control
which operated only one of the four ceiling fans.

That operating ceiling fan has a wall switch, and a pull switch, and a
remote control. The pull switch just changes the speed while the wall
switch and remote control appear to work in series.

But, I don't have *any* remotes for the three inoperative ceiling fans.
Worse yet, one (the one pictured), is a good 25 feet in the air, with the
top of the stairs just out of reach by leaning over the railing - but
enough to pull the pull cord.

In *all* the inoperative fans, I have pulled the pull cord multiple times
and operated all potential wall switches, none of which operate the fans.

I have never worked on a remote-controlled fan before.
QUESTION 1: How can I tell *if* the fans are indeed remote controlled?
QUESTION 2: How can I debug why 3 of 4 won't ever turn on?