Ceiling fans add elegance to your home while helping reduce air conditioning costs. Installing one shouldn't be daunting either - so whether it's your first fan installation experience or you have years of experience, installing one won't be daunting task!
Step one of installing a ceiling fan involves taking measurements of the room where you intend to put it and selecting an appropriate fan that matches its dimensions. Step two involves selecting one.
Next, a ladder will be essential. A sturdy and well-built ladder are musts when undertaking any such endeavor.
A ladder allows you to work safely on the ceiling without the risk of falling. For additional safety purposes, consider working at the top of the ladder alongside another individual.
Once the ladder is secured, climb to its summit and enlist help from your buddy in holding onto the fan while attaching it to the bracket. This will prevent falls from the ladder or any mishap with dropping it by accident.
Depending on the model, you may need to connect electrical wires from the fan. This is typically accomplished by taking steps such as peeling back protective coating from its wires and connecting them to their counterpart ceiling wires.
If you're confused as to which wires to connect, consult your installation guide or consult a professional. In general, black should represent hot, white neutral and green ground connections for grounding purposes - any additional wires not necessary for running the fan should not be connected for safety's sake.
