Change Ceiling Fan Switch

Turn the ceiling fan s circuit break off to disconnect the electricity.

Change ceiling fan switch.

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. Start by examining the wall switch for the fan as well as any remotes that came with the fan. How to replace a ceiling fan pull chain switch method 1 of 4.

Just type lsailor1 in the youtube search bar. 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. Be sure to get them in the right spots. Insert the fan s wires into slots on the new switch.

Leverage open the tabs along the. Replacing the pull chain. Check the location of that switch before you purchase a new ceiling fan to be sure that it is easy to reach. 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.

Open the fan s switch housing by removing the screws which you ll find either on the bottom cap or the side. Hold a noncontact voltage detector against the ceiling fan wall switch and against the top of the fan where it attaches to. Removing the fixture housing. And number of settings.

Step 2 write down where each wire attaches to the pull chain. You might also like other videos of mine. I just pulled them out. Pop open the switch using a small screwdriver.

Turn the power off at the circuit breaker for safety. This video describes an easy way to replace a 3 speed ceiling switch. Next feed the wires from the fan through the canopy and downrod before screwing the downrod in position. Make sure the switches have the same rating.

If you don t have a ceiling fan remote or wall switch ceiling fans have a reverse switch on the motor housing. If you re not sure which method works with your fan investigate the ones that don t require busting out a step ladder first. Remove the pull chain by unscrewing the decorative nut underneath the switch housing. There are typically three ways to change the direction of the fan depending on the model you have.