Changing Ceiling Fan

The majority of the wires will go to a black box the capacitor with wires coming out of it.

Changing ceiling fan. Watch how easy it is to replace a ceiling fan in nearly any room in your home. You may find several pairs of wires in the ceiling box. With the fixture out of the way try to determine whether the electrical box is securely fastened to a ceiling joist or support bracket.

Screw each bracket into the fan. Replacing ceiling fan motors there are three basic things that can fail on a ceiling fan. The instruction manual of the fan will also tell you how to change the ceiling fan direction for that model.

2 remove any light bulb cover and bulbs from the fixture and then unscrew the screws or nuts holding. For rooms measuring 76 to 144 square feet choose a fan with a blade diameter of 36 to 42 inches. Ceiling fans should hang between seven and nine feet from the floor.

Each fan blade will fit into a bracket that will then fit into the fan. If the room size is 144 to 225 square feet select a fan with a 44 inch blade. Unfortunately they re also the part that s least likely to fail.

The blades the capacitors and the motor. Push the canopy up so that it s flat against the ceiling. Attach each blade to its bracket.

Place a ladder slightly to the side of the fan. A new fan or a fan with a light will help cool your house add a personal de. Fans can weigh up to 50 pounds and require a sturdy mount.