Install Ceiling Fan Box

Install a new ceiling fan mounting box.

Install ceiling fan box.

Be sure all of the mounting screws are tight. The family handyman editor in chief gary wentz will show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan brace so you can properly install a new c. If the room doesn t have an overhead box hire an electrician to install. Hold the fan s metal ceiling plate up to the pancake box and pull the wires through its center hole.

Electrical box and a ceiling fan wiring hanger bracket family handyman feed the existing wire through the cable clamp in the top of the new metal ceiling fan junction box slip the box over the saddle screws and tighten the nuts to clamp the box to the shaft with a nut driver or a deep well socket. Assemble the fan components. Attach the ceiling plate to the box with two 1 1 2 inch long 10 32 machine screws. If you re going to paint the medallion do it before installing the ceiling plate.

It must also be grounded or attached to a ground wire in the ceiling. Make sure it s acceptable for ceiling fan installation and will support the weight of the fan. If you have doubts about the suitability of the existing box purchase and install a new one. A ceiling fan is a stylish and functional addition to any room.

The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace. Ceiling fans need to be properly anchored to an electric ceiling box that s designed to hold a heavy fixture. The box must be securely attached to the building structure to support the ceiling fan. Loose blades will cause the fan to wobble when operating.

Mount the ceiling plate. If you plan to control the ceiling fan from a light switch make sure the switch is wired appropriately for the fan. Install the fan canopy that covers the ceiling box and mounting bracket. If you are planning to install a ceiling fan in a room that already has a ceiling outlet wiring a ceiling fan is the same as wiring any ceiling fixture.