Install Ceiling Fan Box

Make sure it s acceptable for ceiling fan installation and will support the weight of the fan.

Install ceiling fan box.

Assemble the fan components. If you re going to paint the medallion do it before installing the ceiling plate. Electrical box and a ceiling fan wiring hanger bracket family handyman feed the existing wire through the cable clamp in the top of the new metal ceiling fan junction box slip the box over the saddle screws and tighten the nuts to clamp the box to the shaft with a nut driver or a deep well socket. The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace.

If you are planning to install a ceiling fan in a room that already has a ceiling outlet wiring a ceiling fan is the same as wiring any ceiling fixture. Hold the fan s metal ceiling plate up to the pancake box and pull the wires through its center hole. It must also be grounded or attached to a ground wire in the ceiling. It will not only hold the wiring but also support the full weight of the fan.

If you plan to control the ceiling fan from a light switch make sure the switch is wired appropriately for the fan. Install the fan canopy that covers the ceiling box and mounting bracket. A ceiling fan is a stylish and functional addition to any room. If the room doesn t have an overhead box hire an electrician to install.

Ceiling fans need to be properly anchored to an electric ceiling box that s designed to hold a heavy fixture. If you have doubts about the suitability of the existing box purchase and install a new one. Mount the ceiling plate. Most building codes require ceiling fans to be mounted on special fan rated boxes which are made of metal or strong plastic and have deep threaded holes for the mounting screws.

The family handyman editor in chief gary wentz will show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan brace so you can properly install a new c. Loose blades will cause the fan to wobble when operating. Attach a blade mounting bracket to each fan blade and then attach these brackets to the rotating bezel below the fan motor. Attach the ceiling plate to the box with two 1 1 2 inch long 10 32 machine screws.