Remove the switch housing cover plate from the fan and remove the plug from the center of the plate.
Install ceiling fan with light.
Use a circuit tester to verify that the power is off.
Because ceiling fans are so heavy the national electrical code nec prohibits attaching a ceiling fan to a standard ceiling box.
Installing a ceiling fan with a light kit can become confusing.
You may wonder what in the world to do.
For an easier installation consider a quick install ceiling fan which installs in just three easy steps.
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.
Replacing a room s chandelier or ceiling fixture with a ceiling fan that includes its own light fixture is an easy diy project for anyone comfortable with basic electrical improvements.
Here s how to install a light in a ceiling fan.
If you plan to control the ceiling fan from a light switch make sure the switch is wired appropriately for the fan.
The parts that.
Remove the existing light fixture.
In this video i remove and old ceiling fan and replace it with a new ha.
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.
Unscrew the retaining nut or screws that hold the fixture to the ceiling.
If the room has no existing fixture this project is more difficult and entails cutting through the ceiling and installing new wiring and a switch.
If the room has a dual switch make sure to label the correct wire before beginning your installation.
If it doesn t you won t be able to install a light without replacing the entire fan.
Before you purchase the fan check the manufacturer s installation instructions and purchase an approved electrical ceiling box.
Ceiling fan overview gregory nemec how to install a ceiling fan 1.
With only three wires inside your junction box and four wires connected to the ceiling fan.
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.