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Articles about Ceiling Fans

Basic Ceiling Fan Remote Control Problems


How should I troubleshoot a problem with a ceiling fan remote control? The Most Common Causes of Ceiling Fan Remote Control Problems.



Wiring Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switches


The Pull Chain Switch on my Ceiling Fan Does Not Work, How Can I Fix It? Installing a Pull Chain Switch, Troubleshooting a Problem with a Pull Chain Switch.



Replace a Light Switch with a Programmable Switch


We are trying to replace our front porch light switch with a Honeywell programmable wall switch, model RPLS540A. We have a ground wire attached to the current light switch with a screw.



How to Replace Switch Controlled Outlets


How should I Wire Outlets that are Controlled by a Wall Switch? Rewiring a Switch Controlled Outlet.



How to Avoid Burning Up a Ceiling Fan with a Dimmer Switch


How to Wire Wall Switches for a Ceiling Fan: Ceiling Fan Motor Speed Controls and Dimmer Switches



Replacing a Ceiling Fan Where I Have Three Way Switches


What are the wire connections when replacing a ceiling fan where I have three way switches? Basic for Wiring a Ceiling Fan with Three Way Switches.



How to Replace a Dimmer Switch With a Single Switch


I want to replace a dimmer switch with a single throw switch. The dimmer switch has a black and white wire and a ground wire.



Wiring for a Ceiling Fan Dimmer and Control Switch


How is a Dimmer and Fan Control Switch wired for my Ceiling Fan?



How to Install Ceiling Fans and Remote Control Wiring


How do I wire a universal remote control for my ceiling fan? Installing a Ceiling Fan and Remote Control Module, Wiring diagrams and installation guide for Light and fan switch variations.



Ceiling Fan Wiring Diagrams and Connections


How to Connect the Wiring when Replacing a Ceiling Fan – If the ceiling junction box only has a black and a white wire then it will attach to the black and blue of the ceiling fan and the pull chains will be the switch controls.



Wiring Connections When Replacing a Light Fixture


How do I connect the light fixture wires to my ceiling electrical box wiring? Electrical Wiring Connections for Light Fixture, Best Practices When Replacing Light Fixtures.



Ceiling Fan Works but Not the Light


I wired my ceiling fan and light. The fan will come on but the light will not. How can I fix this?



Ceiling Fan Wiring for a Wall Remote Control


I have a Westinghouse ceiling fan, can the remote control be taken out? Installing a Ceiling Fan Wall Mounted or Hand Held Remote Controls and Ceiling Fan Wiring



Ceiling Fan Rotation for Energy Savings


Which Direction Should the Ceiling Fan Blades Rotate? Ceiling Fan Blade Direction for Energy Savings.



Wiring a Ceiling Fan In An Older Home


What is the best way to wire the ceiling fan from an outlet? The current wiring is set up to a switch to power all the outlets.



How to Install a Ceiling Fan in Your Bedroom


How can I wire a ceiling fan and wall switch? I would like to install a ceiling fan in my bedroom. I have an existing switch that work a top part of a convenience outlet.



Installing Ceiling Fan Wiring


I want to install a ceiling fan in my bedroom, there is nothing there now. There is one switch on the wall that works on the top half of one of the baseboard outlets…



Ceiling Fan Dimmer Switch Wiring


How to Fix a Dimmer Switch Wiring Problem: I tried to replace a ceiling fan dimmer switch but now it trips the circuit breaker.



Rewiring Installing a Ceiling Fan


Electrical Wiring Connections for a Ceiling Fan Light Fixture – Most ceiling fans have a separate blue wire which is for the ceiling fan light which in your case should be connected to the black wire at the ceiling.



How to Use Switched Outlet Wiring for a New Ceiling Fan


How can I wire an outlet and ceiling fan so it is controlled by the switch?



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