Paddle ceiling fans are a great way to keep you cool while saving energy. They can help cool a house without AC and they’re available in a range of styles and finishes to suit any décor.

To install a ceiling fan in your home:

  1. Turn off the power to the existing light fixture at the circuit breaker box.
  2. Remove the old light fixture by taking off the globe, removing the light bulbs, loosening the screws that hold the fixture in place, and detaching the electrical wires.
  3. Double check the wires with an electrical tester to make sure there is no current in the wires.
  4. If needed, reinforce the electrical box in the ceiling so it will support the extra weight and movement of the fan.
  5. Assemble your ceiling fan, following the directions that came with it.
  6. Determine whether the ceiling fan and light will be controlled by a single switch or separate switches.
  7. Follow the wiring diagram included in the instructions to attach the electrical wires to the fan, making sure the wire nuts connecting the wires are secure.
  8. Hang the fan motor on the ceiling.
  9. Assemble the fan blades and attach them to the motor.
  10. Attach the light kit, globs, and bulbs to the fan.
  11. Turn on circuit breaker and test fan, light, and switch.

Watch the video above to find out more.


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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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