Install Ceiling Fan Light Switch

Tape the wires together with electrical tape and place them in the ceiling box and finish installing the fan.

Install ceiling fan light switch.

Turn the power back on and test the fan. If you plan to control the ceiling fan from a light switch make sure the switch is wired appropriately for the fan. Hey friends in this video nate and i describe and show you how to replace a ceiling fan light switch. Connect the three white wires from the ceiling fan and receiver together.

Attach the ground wire from the fan to the ground wire in the ceiling. 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. Unwrap and pull each wire from the switch. If it isn t hardware and home improvement stores sell boxes suitable for ceiling fans.

Loose blades will cause the fan to wobble when operating. 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. Connect the black wire from the ceiling to the black wire from the receiver.

Detach the old switch from the wall s wires by turning the holding screws on the back of the switch with a screwdriver. Install the fan canopy that covers the ceiling box and mounting bracket. For an easier installation consider a quick install ceiling fan which installs in just three easy steps. Second remove the light fixture in the room.

Place the switch aside. Connect the remaining ceiling fan wires to the circuit wires following the fan manufacturer s wiring diagram. First turn off power to the fixture at the electrical panel. Remove the old switch.

If the room has a dual switch make sure to label the correct wire before beginning your installation. 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. You can install a ceiling fan light dual dimmer switch to operate the fan speed and light intensity from the original wall switch location. The new switch does require an additional electrical wire.

Make sure the box is rated for a ceiling fan. Install the three way switch by mimicking the wire attachments of the old switch and that of the ceiling fan. Nate is a good little helper and i hope you enjoy the. Tuck the wires back into the box.