I'm (still) using a light dimmer (round knob) and it works, but I otherwise agree, the IDEAL solution would be to alter the frequency.
My fan seems to work just fine, and it does slow down to whatever level I like.
There is a starting level (or point) that is higher than the minimum setting, but that's ok, I never run it that low.
If anything, there is a buzzing noise coming from the dimmer, at lower settings, but it's barely noticeable.
I can run the fan full speed, and there is no (discernable) difference if I connect the fan directly to the outlet.
Maybe I just got lucky, with a low power fan, and high power dimmer?
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