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Articles about Ceiling Fans

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?



Wiring Switches for Two Ceiling Fans


I would like to wire two ceiling fans, the source goes to the box first, I want to use two separate switches to operate the fans and lights separately.



Ceiling Fan Direction for Winter Time


How to Change Your Ceiling Fan Rotation for Winter Time: Consider these Factors Before Adjusting the Direction Switch of Your Ceiling Fan, Locating the Ceiling Fan Direction Switch.



How to Repair Ceiling Fan Electrical Wiring


Why did the Outlets in the Room Stop Working when I Changed the Ceiling Fan Wiring? How Room Outlets are Wired Through the Ceiling Fan Junction Box.



Solving Ceiling Fan Wiring Problems


How to Replace a Ceiling Fan and Reconnect the Electrical Wires



Red Wire for Ceiling Fan Wiring


How do I connect the wires for my ceiling fan? The old fan was connected to a ground, a neutral, a hot, and a fourth red wire that I presume is an additional hot.



Why a Ceiling Fan Trips the Circuit Breaker


Why is my new ceiling fan tripping the circuit breaker? Common Ceiling Fan Wiring Problems and How to Fix Them.



Ceiling Fan Time Limits of Operation


My handyman just informed me it is dangerous to put our bedroom ceiling fan on a timer that stays on for more than 60 minutes at a time…



Adding a Wall Switch for a Ceiling Fan


Can I run a wire from the ceiling fan down to the wall plug? How to Wire a Switch for a Ceiling Fan as Explained with Easy to Understand Wiring Diagrams.



Installing a Ceiling Fan With No Existing Wiring


How can I install a ceiling fan where there is no previous wiring? Can I wire the fan light to the existing switch which currently controls a wall outlet.



Why Ceiling Fan Light Bulbs Burn Out Fast


Longer Lasting Ceiling Fan Light Bulbs Do Make a Difference – The next time you need to replace your ceiling fan light bulbs, be sure to purchase 130 volt light bulbs, not 120 volt bulbs. The problem is that ceiling fans naturally produce vibrations that will cause the light bulb filament to burn our prematurely.



Ceiling Fan Wiring With Other Switches


How can I make the wiring connections for my ceiling fan where there are other light switches? Make Ceiling Fan Wiring Connections and Existing Light Switches and multiple lights on the same circuit.



How To Connect Ceiling Fan Wires


Where do I connect the Red Wire for the Ceiling Fan? Ceiling Fan Installation and the Wiring Connections.



Ceiling Fan Electrical Wiring Configuration


I am replacing a ceiling fan. The old fan was controlled from a double switch at the wall with one switch for the fan and one for the light…



How to Improve Ceiling Fan Lighting


How can I make a Ceiling Fan Light Brighter? How to Make Your Ceiling Fan Light Fixture Shine Brighter, LED Light Bulbs and Additional Lighting, Ceiling Fan Light Kit Options.



Why Your Ceiling Fan Light May Not Work


I cannot get my ceiling fan light kit to work, what did I do wrong? Why Your Ceiling Fan Lights May Not Work and How to Fix Them.



If Your Ceiling Fan Stopped Working Try This


I installed a remote controlled ceiling fan several years ago. It worked great until recently, now the light and the fan will not turn on: Common Problems with Ceiling Fans and Remote Controls.



Electrical Wiring for a Ceiling Fan


How to Remove and Install a Ceiling Fan and Switch: Wiring a Ceiling Fan and Wall Switch.



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