How to Install a Ceiling Fan

Photo:  Shaffer Smith Photography

Attach each fan blade to a blade iron (the bracket that holds the blade to the fan). Then, fasten the blade irons to the motor with the screws provided.

Plug the fan's light-fixture housing into the wire hanging from the underside of the fan's motor.

Install the shades and lightbulbs.

Screw the plastic holder for the remote control to the wall beside the wall switch.

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