Install Ceiling Fan Light Switch

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.

Install ceiling fan light switch.

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. Connect the remaining ceiling fan wires to the circuit wires following the fan manufacturer s wiring diagram. Connect the black wire from the ceiling to the black wire from the receiver.

If the room has a dual switch make sure to label the correct wire before beginning your installation. Unwrap and pull each wire from the switch. Attach a blade mounting bracket to each fan blade and then attach these brackets to the rotating bezel below the fan motor. Hey friends in this video nate and i describe and show you how to replace a ceiling fan light switch.

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. Tuck the wires back into the box. The new switch does require an additional electrical wire.

Attach the ground wire from the fan to the ground wire in the ceiling. You can install a ceiling fan with a light in a room with a single light switch with a simple wiring trick. Be sure all of the mounting screws are tight. If it isn t hardware and home improvement stores sell boxes suitable for ceiling fans.

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. Second remove the light fixture in the room. 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. Turn the power back on and test the fan.

Connect the three white wires from the ceiling fan and receiver together. Nate is a good little helper and i hope you enjoy the. Tape the wires together with electrical tape and place them in the ceiling box and finish installing the fan. Install the three way switch by mimicking the wire attachments of the old switch and that of the ceiling fan.

For an easier installation consider a quick install ceiling fan which installs in just three easy steps. Remove the old switch. If you plan to control the ceiling fan from a light switch make sure the switch is wired appropriately for the fan. Loose blades will cause the fan to wobble when operating.