Do you own a room that could utilize a ceiling fan to cool it down? Adding a ceiling fan by yourself is relatively easy, if you are merely replacing a light fixture that is already in the proper location. All of the cabling will already be available, therefore the only barrier will be replacing the old workbox with one that is approved for the weight of a ceiling fan. It would be very deadly if you do not replace your current workbox to something that can manage the added weight of the ceiling fan. Before you get started with your project, go through the instructions for the fan you have bought, and make sure that you have all of the needed tools.

When you are hanging the fan on a cathedral ceiling, you may require to obtain additional parts for extending the fan down lower. When you are completely ready to install the fan, ensure that the circuit breaker is turned off so you wont get electrocuted. Eliminate the light fixture, and determine if the workbox that is already there can handle the additional weight. Generally they aren't made for a ceiling fan, so you will need to add more support. Incorporating support to the workbox is not that difficult if you have admittance to the light fixture from the attic.

All you want to do, is nail a 2x4 inside the ceiling rafters, so that it touches the top of the workbox. Check the 2x4 is attached in its place, and then attach the box to the wood. If everything is carried out correctly, the weight of the fan will now be totally supported by the wood and the screws. If you dont possess admission to the attic, you will need to place a cross bracing in your ceiling. It is more hard to do and may not be that reliable but its the greatest option if you have no attic admission.

At this point, after setting up the fan according to the instructions, you are prepared to hang the new fan. The challenge is to keep the fan while connecting the wiring. Relying on the fan, many come with a clinging frame, and others include a bracket with a J hook that lets you hold the motor housing. The majority of fans, you will see a wall mount switch with a chain to regulate the speed of the fan. If you choose to also mount a light kit with the fan, both can be regulated by either chain or wall switch.

Next, just adhere to the wiring directions, usually as simple as connecting the two black wires, both the white wires, as well as the two ground wires. Now all you want to do is accomplish assembling the fan according to the directions, by connecting the fan blades. As soon as that is carried out, turn the breaker back on to check out the results.