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 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.
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.
There are several ways to control ceiling fans and light kits.
Pro tool reviews gives you a visual guide and step by step instructions on making the best connections for your particular ceiling fan installation on a scale of 1 10 the level of difficulty on this project is a 5 though it can be more complex if you include the ancillary projects such as running.
Ceiling fan wiring diagram with single switch.
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.
With single switch wiring power to the fan is controlled by a standard single pole wall switch like a regular light switch.
Ceiling fan with light kit wiring diagram.
Ceiling fan and light kit control options.
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.
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.
The source is at the switches and the input of each is spliced to the black source wire with a wire nut.