DIY – How to Install a Ceiling Fan

Installing your own ceiling fan doesn’t have to be a difficult task. With the right planning, this do-it-yourself project can be easy and affordable. No specialty tools are required. There are devices on the market with many features, including speed adjustments and reverse rotating. Ceiling fans are very useful for recycling the air in a room and adjusting the light intensity.

Important: Before you begin, shut off power from the electrical box. If electrical work is required, you may want to consult a qualified electrician.

1. Making the Right Choice

Your ceiling fanchoice should be based on the purpose of each room in the house. Here’s a guide to help you make the right choice:

• For a bathroom or hallway with an area up to 4.7 m2 (50 pi.2) Suggested fan size: 74 cm (29 inches.)
• For a breakfast nook or laundry room with an area up to 7.0 m2 (75 pi.2) Suggested fan size: 90 cm (36.)
• For a small bedroom or a small kitchen with an area of ​​up to 9.3m2 (100 pi.2) suggested size of fan: 107 cm (42 in.)
• For a standard bedroom or family room with an area of ​​up to 37 m2 (400 pi.2) suggested size of fan: 127 cm or 132 cm (50 or 52 inches.)
• For a large room with an area of ​​over 37 m2 (400 pi.2) size fan suggested: 137 cm (54 in.)..

2. Inspect the Installation Site

Before installing the ceiling fan, make sure that the release of the blades will be at least 2.1 m (7 feet) between the blades and the floor, and at least one foot between the blades and the ceiling. Some ceiling fans, however, require a clearance of 0.4 to 0.6 m (18 to 24 inches.). If the location is not strong enough, install an adjustable stand between two spacers.

3. Install the Mounting Plate

Tightly screw the mounting plate to the joist, brace or bracket. Attach the electrical box to the mounting plate with bolts and nuts.

4. Use a J-Hook

If your fan has a j-hook, screw it securely through the electrical box. Be careful not to damage the electric wire.
5. Place the Mounting Bracket
Install rubber gaskets and mounting bracket to the electrical box fan.

6. Connect the Wire

• Pass the wire of the fan by the central stem and connect them to the electrical box. Hang the fan, then the temporary suspension hook and the safety cable.

• Connect wires (green, black, white and red or blue) to the wire of the fan junction box.
• First connect the green wire from planting (ground) of the electrical box to the green wire of the fan.
• Then connect the black wire to black wire and white wire from the box to the white wire of the fan.
• If your fan has a light, connect the red wire or the electrical box blue over red or blue fan.

7. Set the Bell Cap

It’s time to set the bell of the ceiling fan to the casing of the device.

8. Assemble the Blades

Assemble the fan blade taking care to balance them. Since the models are different from one manufacturer to another, see the assembly instructions of your device.

Do-it-Yourself Ceiling Fan Installation

Ceiling fans enhance the attractiveness and increase the comfort of a room. They help keep rooms cool during hot days and to help to circulate warm air on cold winter evenings. Whichever model is chosen, it will be a natural complement to your decor and comfort.