Articles about Ceiling Fans

Why Ceiling Fan Lights Flash or Strobe

I installed new ceiling fans with lights, why do some lights strobe and flash? How to Fix Ceiling Fan Lights that Strobe or Flash.

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.

Connecting the Red Wire of a Ceiling Fan

How to Connect the Red Wire to a Ceiling Fan: Easy wiring diagrams and Ceiling Fan installation guide.

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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