Do you own a bedroom that could make use of a ceiling fan to cool it down Setting up a ceiling fan is as easy as changing your current light fixture. All of the cabling will already be available, so the only challenge will be replacing the pre-existing workbox with one that is accepted for the weight of a ceiling fan. It could be very deadly if you do not replace your current workbox to something that can manage the added weight of the ceiling fan. Before you begin your project, read the instructions for the fan you have bought, and make sure that you have all of the needed tools.

If you intend to get the fan on a cathedral ceiling, you will need to acquire an extension so the fan wont be so high up. Now that you are ready for the real installation, make sure that the breaker is put off, so no power is getting to the light you are changing. Eliminate the light fixture, and decide if the workbox that is already there can cope with the additional weight. Almost all workboxes are not designed for ceiling fans, you will need additional support. You can do this really easily if you are able to gain access to the light fixture from the attic.

To add support, you only need to nail a 2x4 in between the ceiling rafters in order that it touches the top of the workbox. The moment the 2x4 is nicely anchored, prop the workbox to the 2x4. If everything is performed properly, the excess weight of the fan will now be totally supported by the wood and the screws. If you don't have gain access to to the attic, you may have to install metal cross bracing via the hole in your ceiling. This is harder to do, and perhaps not as safe in the end, but will probably have to do with no attic admittance woodwork projects.

Once you have assembled the fan properly, you are now in a position to hang your fan. The issue is to store the fan while attaching the wiring. The difficulty is depending on the type of fan you have, whether it is a hanging frame or a fan that has a bracket with a J hook. The majority of fans, there will be a wall mount switch using a chain to regulate the speed of the fan. If you determine to also mount a light kit with the fan, both can be regulated by either chain or wall switch.

Wiring the fan is as simple as connecting two black wires, two ground wires and a couple white wires. Once you have completed assembling the fan and cabling, the last step is to secure the fan blades. Right after you attach the blades, the only thing left is to turn the breaker back on to see if you did it right.