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Articles about Ceiling Fans

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…



How to Connect the Wires of a Ceiling Fan


I bought a new ceiling fan and can not figure out the wiring. How do I wire it? Connecting the Wires for a Ceiling Fan Made Easy.



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.



Installing a Ceiling Fan Using Surface Wiring


How can I Install a Ceiling Fan without an Electrical Box? Install a Ceiling Fan without Turing it into a Major Construction Project.



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.



Wiring for Ceiling Fan Remote Control Operation


How do I wire a Ceiling Fan Remote Control? Wiring a Ceiling Fan Remote Control to your Existing Wiring.



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.



Factors to Consider For Home Made Light Fixtures


How to Build a DIY Light Fixture: Checklist for Planning a Light Fixture, Considerations for Light Fixture Safety.



Ceiling Fan Fixture Flashing On and Off


Why Your Ceiling Fan Lights are Flashing On and Off: When I turn on my ceiling fan the light fixture keeps flashing on and off, as if I am turning a dimmer switch high then low.



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