Change Ceiling Fan Switch

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Change ceiling fan switch.

Removing the fixture housing. Replacing the pull chain. Turn the ceiling fan s circuit break off to disconnect the electricity. If you don t have a ceiling fan remote or wall switch ceiling fans have a reverse switch on the motor housing.

The new one might be in a different order. 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. Pop open the switch using a small screwdriver.

You might have to stick a little screwdriver in there to get the wires loose. Turn the power off at the circuit breaker for safety. This video describes an easy way to replace a 3 speed ceiling switch. The instruction manual of the fan will also tell you how to change the ceiling fan direction for that model.

Step 2 write down where each wire attaches to the pull chain. Make sure the switches have the same rating. Broken ceiling fan chain replacement. Remove the pull chain by unscrewing the decorative nut underneath the switch housing.

Just type lsailor1 in the youtube search bar. You might also like other videos of mine. The connections are labeled l 1 2 and 3. Next feed the wires from the fan through the canopy and downrod before screwing the downrod in position.

Insert the fan s wires into slots on the new switch. And number of settings. If you re not sure which method works with your fan investigate the ones that don t require busting out a step ladder first. Start by examining the wall switch for the fan as well as any remotes that came with the fan.

There are typically three ways to change the direction of the fan depending on the model you have. I just pulled them out. Check the location of that switch before you purchase a new ceiling fan to be sure that it is easy to reach. 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.