How to Install a Ceiling Fan

Photo:  Shaffer Smith Photography

Make sure electricity to circuit is turned off and carefully remove the glass shade or globe from the old light fixture.

Unscrew the retaining nut or screws that hold the fixture to the ceiling.

Lower the fixture and disconnect the wires by twisting off the plastic connectors from the ends of the wires.

Steps

• Introduction
• Overview
• 1. Remove the existing light fixture
• 2. Remove box and cut new hole
• 3. Attach new electrical box
• 4. 4. Glue on the ceiling medallion
• 5. Mount the ceiling plate
• 6. Assemble the fan components
• 7. Make the wire connections
• 8. Attach the blades and lights

Helpful Info:

Article: Fan Appreciation

Skill Builder: Balancing a Ceiling Fan