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:
- Turn off the power to the existing light fixture at the circuit breaker box.
- 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.
- Double check the wires with an electrical tester to make sure there is no current in the wires.
- If needed, reinforce the electrical box in the ceiling so it will support the extra weight and movement of the fan.
- Assemble your ceiling fan, following the directions that came with it.
- Determine whether the ceiling fan and light will be controlled by a single switch or separate switches.
- 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.
- Hang the fan motor on the ceiling.
- Assemble the fan blades and attach them to the motor.
- Attach the light kit, globs, and bulbs to the fan.
- Turn on circuit breaker and test fan, light, and switch.
Watch the video above to find out more.
Further Information
- Installing a Paddle Ceiling Fan (video)
- How to Stop Wobble and Vibration in a Paddle Ceiling Fan (article)
- How to Fix an Out of Balance Ceiling Fan (video)
- How to Control a Ceiling Fan Without a Wall Switch (article)
- How to Replace a Paddle Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switch (article)
- How to Use a Ceiling Fan Properly (article)