Install Ceiling Fan Light Switch

You can install a ceiling fan with a light in a room with a single light switch with a simple wiring trick.

Install ceiling fan light switch.

Detach the old switch from the wall s wires by turning the holding screws on the back of the switch with a screwdriver. Connect the black wire from the ceiling to the black wire from the receiver. In a typical installation the white neutral fan wire connects to the white neutral circuit wire and the black hot fan wire connects to the black hot circuit wire. Loose blades will cause the fan to wobble when operating.

The parts that require assembly simply click into place. Nate is a good little helper and i hope you enjoy the. Tuck the wires back into the box. Connect the three grounding wires green green yellow stripe or bare copper coming from the ceiling fan rated electrical box the downrod attached to your fan and the ceiling bracket.

Second remove the light fixture in the room. Unwrap and pull each wire from the switch. If you plan to control the ceiling fan from a light switch make sure the switch is wired appropriately for the fan. Be sure all of the mounting screws are tight.

First turn off power to the fixture at the electrical panel. Attach a blade mounting bracket to each fan blade and then attach these brackets to the rotating bezel below the fan motor. Connect the three white wires from the ceiling fan and receiver together. Connect the remaining ceiling fan wires to the circuit wires following the fan manufacturer s wiring diagram.

For an easier installation consider a quick install ceiling fan which installs in just three easy steps. Place the switch aside. Attach the ground wire from the fan to the ground wire in the ceiling. If it isn t hardware and home improvement stores sell boxes suitable for ceiling fans.

Install the fan canopy that covers the ceiling box and mounting bracket. Hey friends in this video nate and i describe and show you how to replace a ceiling fan light switch. Make sure the box is rated for a ceiling fan. Remove the old switch.

Turn the power back on and test the fan. If the room has a dual switch make sure to label the correct wire before beginning your installation. You can install a ceiling fan light dual dimmer switch to operate the fan speed and light intensity from the original wall switch location. Tape the wires together with electrical tape and place them in the ceiling box and finish installing the fan.