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How to Replace a Dining Room Fixture with a Ceiling Fan: The connections for the ceiling fan will be the same as the chandelier, except if there is a light fixture on the ceiling fan then it depends on how it will be controlled. By: Dave Rongey |
How to Replace a Dining Room Fixture with a Ceiling Fan
[ad#block]Electrical Question: I have a dining room light that is a chandelier and I am replacing it with a ceiling fan.
- The Neutral (white) (3) all tied together tucked in box
- One Black wire tied to light fixture
- Two Black wires tied to other wire of light fixture.
- How do I wire the ceiling fan, one white has the black tape on it, is this from the switch?
This electrical wiring question came from: Dani, a Homeowner from Ft. Worth, TX.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Dani.
How to Replace a Dining Room Fixture with a Ceiling Fan
- The connections for the ceiling fan will be the same as the chandelier, except if there is a light fixture on the ceiling fan then it depends on how it will be controlled.
- Also note that all ceiling fans require the electrical junction box in the ceiling to be rated and approved for Ceiling Fans.
- The links below will proved a wide variety of information and wiring diagrams, however you may want to hire a qualified electrician to get this taken care of for you.
More about Wiring a Ceiling Fan
Wiring and Connections for Ceiling Fans
Ceiling Fan Wiring
How to Install Ceiling Fans and Wiring
Take the mystery out of ceiling fan wiring. Ceiling Fans are a great way to lower your energy bill and brighten up one of your favorite rooms.
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