Change Ceiling Fan Switch

Check the location of that switch before you purchase a new ceiling fan to be sure that it is easy to reach.

Change ceiling fan switch.

Start by examining the wall switch for the fan as well as any remotes that came with the fan. And number of settings. Next feed the wires from the fan through the canopy and downrod before screwing the downrod in position. Or if the new switch has wire leads twist them together with the appropriate wire from the fan then secure the connection with a wire nut.

Hold a noncontact voltage detector against the ceiling fan wall switch and against the top of the fan where it attaches to. Replacing the pull chain. This video describes an easy way to replace a 3 speed ceiling switch. Turn the ceiling fan s circuit break off to disconnect the electricity.

Remove the pull chain by unscrewing the decorative nut underneath the switch housing. Just type lsailor1 in the youtube search bar. Be sure to get them in the right spots. If you ve already removed your old ceiling fan and are ready to replace it start by pulling the wires from the brace through the bracket and clipping the bracket into place on the bolts.

Make sure the switches have the same rating. The new one might be in a different order. Broken ceiling fan chain replacement. Pop open the switch using a small screwdriver.

If you don t have a ceiling fan remote or wall switch ceiling fans have a reverse switch on the motor housing. Removing the fixture housing. Leverage open the tabs along the. I just pulled them out.

Step 2 write down where each wire attaches to the pull chain. How to replace a ceiling fan pull chain switch method 1 of 4. The instruction manual of the fan will also tell you how to change the ceiling fan direction for that model. The connections are labeled l 1 2 and 3.

There are typically three ways to change the direction of the fan depending on the model you have. Turn the power off at the circuit breaker for safety. You might have to stick a little screwdriver in there to get the wires loose. You might also like other videos of mine.