Wiring a ceiling fan and light can seem like a daunting task but it doesn t have to be.
Ceiling fan wiring with light switch.
The source is at the switches and the input of each is spliced to the black source wire with a wire nut.
This wiring method is used when the power source is from the switch and one wants to control the fan and light from that single switch.
This wiring diagram illustrates the connections for a ceiling fan and light with two switches a speed controller for the fan and a dimmer for the lights.
There are several ways to control ceiling fans and light kits.
The fan has power when the switch is on while the fan speed and the light if the fan has one are controlled by pull chains on the fan itself or by a remote control device.
One wire switch to turn power on off to the fan and lights at the same time two wire switches one switch turns power on off to the fan the other to the lights pull chains to adjust fan speed and lights remote control available on new or existing fans to adjust fan speed and lights.
Ceiling fan and light kit control options.
Ceiling fan with light kit wiring diagram.
With single switch wiring power to the fan is controlled by a standard single pole wall switch like a regular light switch.
From there two wires run to the ceiling fan.
Whether you are looking to wire a ceiling fan with lights to one power switch or add a fan in a room without a switch source this guide will teach you how to wire a ceiling fan using four common scenarios and the best wiring methods.
Wiring ceiling fans can seem complicated but the task really just depends on the type of fan you are installing and how you want it to operate.