Install Ceiling Fan Light Switch

Install the three way switch by mimicking the wire attachments of the old switch and that of the ceiling fan.

Install ceiling fan light switch.

Turn the power back on and test the fan. 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. Remove the old switch. The parts that require assembly simply click into place.

The new switch does require an additional electrical wire. Second remove the light fixture in the room. 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 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.

If it isn t hardware and home improvement stores sell boxes suitable for ceiling fans. Connect the black wire from the ceiling to the black wire from the receiver. Tuck the wires back into the box. 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.

Unwrap and pull each wire from the switch. Attach the ground wire from the fan to the ground wire in the ceiling. For an easier installation consider a quick install ceiling fan which installs in just three easy steps. Be sure all of the mounting screws are tight.

Loose blades will cause the fan to wobble when operating. 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. Install the fan canopy that covers the ceiling box and mounting bracket.

You can install a ceiling fan with a light in a room with a single light switch with a simple wiring trick. Tape the wires together with electrical tape and place them in the ceiling box and finish installing the fan. Make sure the box is rated for a ceiling fan. Place the switch aside.

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. Detach the old switch from the wall s wires by turning the holding screws on the back of the switch with a screwdriver. Nate is a good little helper and i hope you enjoy the.