Install Ceiling Fan Light Switch

Make sure the box is rated for a ceiling fan.

Install ceiling fan light switch.

Be sure all of the mounting screws are tight. If the room has a dual switch make sure to label the correct wire before beginning your installation. The parts that require assembly simply click into place. First turn off power to the fixture at the electrical panel.

You can install a ceiling fan light dual dimmer switch to operate the fan speed and light intensity from the original wall switch location. If you plan to control the ceiling fan from a light switch make sure the switch is wired appropriately for the fan. 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. Attach the ground wire from the fan to the ground wire in the ceiling.

Connect the black wire from the ceiling to the black wire from the receiver. Install the three way switch by mimicking the wire attachments of the old switch and that of the ceiling fan. Attach a blade mounting bracket to each fan blade and then attach these brackets to the rotating bezel below the fan motor. Connect the red wire in the ceiling to the black wire in the light kit and the black wire in the ceiling to the black wire in the fan.

Turn the power back on and test the fan. If it isn t hardware and home improvement stores sell boxes suitable for ceiling fans. Place the switch aside. You can install a ceiling fan with a light in a room with a single light switch with a simple wiring trick.

Unwrap and pull each wire from the switch. Hey friends in this video nate and i describe and show you how to replace a ceiling fan light switch. For an easier installation consider a quick install ceiling fan which installs in just three easy steps. Install the fan canopy that covers the ceiling box and mounting bracket.

Detach the old switch from the wall s wires by turning the holding screws on the back of the switch with a screwdriver. Remove the old switch. Loose blades will cause the fan to wobble when operating. Tuck the wires back into the box.

Nate is a good little helper and i hope you enjoy the. Connect the three white wires from the ceiling fan and receiver together. Tape the wires together with electrical tape and place them in the ceiling box and finish installing the fan. Connect the remaining ceiling fan wires to the circuit wires following the fan manufacturer s wiring diagram.