How To Fit A Ceiling Fan Light

It s easiest to replace an existing light fixture with your new fan and light combination because you won t need to run any new electrical wiring to it.

How to fit a ceiling fan light. Make sure electricity to circuit is turned off and carefully remove the glass shade or globe from the old light fixture. 2 remove any light bulb cover and bulbs from the fixture and then unscrew the screws or nuts holding the fixture base to the ceiling box. Unscrew the retaining nut or screws that hold the fixture to the ceiling.

This video shows you how to fit a ceiling fan to an existing lighting point making the installation easy and safe. To install a light on a ceiling fan first make sure your ceiling fan has a housing cap with wires inside for a light assembly. Because ceiling fans are so heavy the national electrical code nec prohibits attaching a ceiling fan to a standard ceiling box.

Remove the existing light fixture. For an easier installation consider a quick install ceiling fan which installs in just three easy steps. Install the ceiling fan glass shades tighten the thumb screws to hold the shades to the light kit and install the ceiling fan light bulbs.

Ceiling fan overview gregory nemec how to install a ceiling fan 1. Install a ceiling fan use these step by step instructions and see how you can install your own ceiling fan. If it doesn t you won t be able to install a light without replacing the entire fan.

If it does get a ceiling fan light kit from a home improvement store and connect the wires on the light to the wires on the fan. An outdoor ceiling fan can provide cooling breezes and light to outdoor living spaces that are exposed to the elements. Once the light fitting is removed the ceiling fan wiring is shown completing the circuit right back to the switch.

If the room has a dual switch make sure to label the correct wire before beginning your installation. It shows how to isolate your existing electrical supply to the lighting circuit and how to remove an existing light. If you plan to control the ceiling fan from a light switch make sure the switch is wired appropriately for the fan.