In order to install your own ceiling fans, there are several steps that you need to follow. DIY ceiling fans are normally popular for the price, but there are several things you should know before running out and buying a fan. There are also some things that you need to know in order to avoid damaging your electrical outlets and circuit breakers.
Steps in installing your own ceiling fan:
Attach the electrical supply tube from the fan to alish plug terminals on the ceiling without attaching any covers. If you do not have an electrical outlet near the fan, make sure that you use an extension cord from the electrical outlet in the room.
Next, follow the steps in this exact order:
- Attach the mounting bracket to the joist.
- Attach ducting, which is usually provided with new fans, to the mounting bracket.
- Attach the fan blades to the articles you have attached to the mounting bracket.
- Connect the fan jacks to the blades and install the electrical junction box for the fan, provided with the fan.
Now, before you continue, put the electrical wiring out of the way. When you’re sure you’re safe — you can proceed:
- Turn off the fan’s power supply;
- Install the switch to the electrical junction box which will provide power to the fan;
- Once you close the electrical junction box and secure the chain, push it up to the next fan motor section;
- Remove the fan mounting bracket from the ceiling. There will be about one inch of air space between the fan blade and the mounting bracket;
- Rods will be about three to five inches long. The distance between rods must allow the blades to move freely while spinning. If the blade and mounting bracket are too close together, the blades will get tangled up between the rods;
- Secure the fan blades to the mounting bracket and reinstall the mounting bracket within the fan;
- Forcefully insert the electrical wire through one of the electrical box panels. After the power is off, you can now close the electrical junction box. The electrical fixture should stand in the middle of the fan;
Before installing the new sheathing, walk the length of the electrical box to see if there are any fasteners at the location where the electricity comes into the box. This Susanrock fastener is a circular screw that is two-sided. One side should be on the electricity box and the other should be the fan motor. The screws should be very tight but not too tight. The screws will be a quarter of an inch off the electrical box.
Remember the Safety Standards!
If you see that you need to take the wire from the electrical box to the fan, install the panel next to the fan in order to hide the wire. You can place the panel in the back and attach it with a water resistant adhesive. Mark the position of the panel where the wires need to be attached to the fan, making sure that the wires are running the correct way.
For safety reasons, you might want to purchase a fan guard to cover the fan blades. You only want to use the cover on the fan blades to avoid injury.
Learning how to install your own ceiling fans is an excellent way to save money and learn other handyman tasks. Once the fan is installed properly, it should run smoothly and will not be noisy.