Install Ceiling Fan With Light Switch

There is a remote inside the inner working of the fan which responds to a remote control.

Install ceiling fan with light switch.

Turn on the fan using the light switch or other power source and enjoy the breeze. Connect the red wire from the fan to the other terminal on the fan switch and the black wire to the light switch. Nate is a good little helper and i hope you enjoy the. Install the glass dome or decorative light shades and bulbs.

A remote controlled ceiling fan bypasses one of the wall switches and allows for remote access to the ceiling fan s workings. In order for the light to be controlled by its own switch the wiring between the switch and the fan unit needs a fourth wire a red wire to carry power to the light kit. You can install a ceiling fan light dual dimmer switch to operate the fan speed and light intensity from the original wall switch location. Attach the ground wire from the fan to the ground wire in the ceiling.

Make a pigtail of the ground wire using two 6 inch lengths of bare wire and connect one ground wire to the fan switch and one to the light switch. Install the globe and light bulb that may be included in your kit. Connect the three grounding wires green green yellow stripe or bare copper coming from the ceiling fan rated electrical box the downrod attached to your fan and the ceiling bracket. How to install a fan light control switch.

Now head back to the circuit breaker and restore power to the outlet. Install the three way switch by mimicking the wire attachments of the old switch and that of the ceiling fan. A remote can speed up or slow down the fan turn the fan on and off or turn the lights connected to the ceiling fan on and off. Connect the wiring according to the manufacturer s instructions.

Connect your white wires together and secure with wire nut. A fan lazily spinning above the bed helps make warm nights comfortable but you don t need to sacrifice overhead lighting when you add a ceiling fan. Twist all the white wires in the box together and cap them. You can install a canopy mounted control fan on a dual switch system however the second switch will no longer function.

Hey friends in this video nate and i describe and show you how to replace a ceiling fan light switch. The new switch does require an additional electrical wire. Tape the wires together with electrical tape and place them in the ceiling box and finish installing the fan.