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Articles about Ceiling Fans

Ceiling Fan Wiring with Switches


I have a ceiling fan and light on ceiling box outlet 1 and another light on another ceiling box outlet 2. Ceiling box outlet 1 has 2 bundles of cables…



Ceiling Fan Wiring Connections


I am trying to replace a ceiling fan that the light and fan are on a separate switch, and the light can be turned off and on with either of the 2 separate switches…



Installing Approved Electric Ceiling Fan Boxes


I am having difficulty installing a Cooper 274V-BOX. I want to wire a ceiling fan to it and have a receptacle with it to plug items into. How do I do this?



Electrical Wiring for Ceiling Fan Switches


I am installing a ceiling fan. the wall switch has two feed wires. The single pole switch has a red and a white wire connected to it…



Repairing a Pull Chain Switch


The ceiling fan pull chain broke off housing plate, how can i repair it ?



Ceiling Fan Troubleshooting


I installed a ceiling fan and three days later the light would not work…



Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Light Switch Wiring


The lights quit working on the ceiling fan. There are 4 bulbs & a 3 way switch. I replaced the light switch. Still no light…



Replacing a Ceiling Fan and Wiring the Switches


I am wiring a new ceiling fan/light at the same spot that I used to have only a ceiling fan…



Ceiling Fan Electrical Wiring Methods


I installed a ceiling fan in my ceiling and have ran 12 two wire to it…



Electrical Wire Connections for Ceiling Fans


When installing a ceiling fan, do I connect the ground wires to a screw on the mounting plate of the electrical mounting box?



Ceiling Fan Installation Methods


I’m installing a ceiling fan and the box where the light fixture was isn’t leveled with the drywall how can i lower the box w/o breaking the drywall …



Why Does My Ceiling Fan Switch Off


I replaced a light fixture with a ceiling fan and light kit. The ceiling fan works fine, but the light kit only worked for an hour then switched off…



Wiring Configuration for Ceiling Fans


I am trying to wire a ceiling fan that has a white, black and black/white wire and also a green groun). My junction box has…



How To Provide Electrical Power For A Ceiling Fan


Should I wire directly to the switch on the wall or should I run a wire directly to a power source in the attic…



Older Home Ceiling Fan Replaces Existing Light Fixture


I put up a ceiling fan w/a light in a bedroom with just a light switch. A two bulb light fixture was up prior which only had a black and white wire.after putting up the fan the lights were dim and the fan appears to not be going at it’s correct speeds…



Which Electrical Boxes Are Approved For Ceiling Fans?


IS THERE SOME KIND OF SPANNER BOX THAT CAN BE PUT UP IN BETWEEN THE STUDS THAT WILL SUPPORT A FAN AND LIGHT?



Where Do I Connect Orange and Yellow for Ceiling Fan Wiring?


Your wiring is obviously installed in conduit because these are not standard wire colors that are found in Romex type NM electrical wire. However the white should be a…



Removing a Ceiling Fan Which Wire To Use For The New Light?


I would select the one that is closest to the door, whatever that color ends up being. Just be sure to…



Wiring a light remote control separately from the ceiling fan motor


Your remote control may be limited to control the light only and not the fan. Fan speed controls are different than light controls…



What to do with the red wire from the ceiling fan remote unit


If your fan does not have a light installed with it then just cap off the red wire and make your connections for the…



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