Change Ceiling Fan Switch

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Change ceiling fan switch.

And number of settings. I just pulled them out. If you don t have a ceiling fan remote or wall switch ceiling fans have a reverse switch on the motor housing. Check the location of that switch before you purchase a new ceiling fan to be sure that it is easy to reach.

Leverage open the tabs along the. Insert the fan s wires into slots on the new switch. You might have to stick a little screwdriver in there to get the wires loose. Start by examining the wall switch for the fan as well as any remotes that came with the fan.

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. Removing the fixture housing. Pop open the switch using a small screwdriver.

The instruction manual of the fan will also tell you how to change the ceiling fan direction for that model. Next feed the wires from the fan through the canopy and downrod before screwing the downrod in position. Remove the pull chain by unscrewing the decorative nut underneath the switch housing. Turn the power off at the circuit breaker for safety.

Be sure to get them in the right spots. This video describes an easy way to replace a 3 speed ceiling switch. If you re not sure which method works with your fan investigate the ones that don t require busting out a step ladder first. Make sure the switches have the same rating.

Turn the ceiling fan s circuit break off to disconnect the electricity. Open the fan s switch housing by removing the screws which you ll find either on the bottom cap or the side. Step 2 write down where each wire attaches to the pull chain. 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.

Hold a noncontact voltage detector against the ceiling fan wall switch and against the top of the fan where it attaches to. Broken ceiling fan chain replacement. The connections are labeled l 1 2 and 3. Just type lsailor1 in the youtube search bar.