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Ceiling Fan Replacement

Cristy Gies

Cristy Gies

Founder and Designer - DIYGirlfriend

Ceiling fans are one of the most common things changed in the home.

Why would you replace you ceiling fan?

Ceiling fans, like many other household items, wear out over time. If you use your fan year round it suffers from wear and tear just like everything else. They are also very practical for cooling and circulating heat around the room.

Changing your ceiling fan can also be an easy home update. Just a simple replacement can make your new fan become a statement piece in any room.

Choosing a ceiling fan can be overwhelming with so many styles to choose from.

The standard ceiling fan is what we most commonly see. With the fan being closely mounted to the ceiling or using a down rod to drop the fan down and create a more dramatic appearance. . Thera are also Low-profile fans that are utilized in smaller rooms with less than an 8 ft. ceiling height. A third options is a dual motor ceiling fan. These fans have a motor in the center powering 2 fans and offer a more industrial feel. And we can’t forget oudoor fans. These fans can pring a relief to the heat make that outdoor space more comfortable on those hot days.

Even though the come in many styles the one thing they all have in common is how they are installed.

In this DIYG tutorial we are going to show you how easy it is to replace your ceiling fan. This is a job that you can take on and avoid those install fees.

Here is What you will need:

  • New Ceiling Fan
  • Drill
  • pliers
  • screwdriver

You can find these items in any local home improvement store. At the bottom of this article we have provided some links to make locating these items easier.

Watch the video below to start fixing the hole in the drywall.

Or you can follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Step 1

  • Locate your fuse box
  • Either flip the switch to turn off all the electricity in the house or locate the switch for the specific bedroom you’re working in and flip that off

Step 2

  • Remove the lightbulbs by twisting them
  • Unscrew the nut that is holding the glass sconces with your hands and gently remove them
  • Use your screwdriver to remove the screws on top of the fan blades, then remove the fan blades

Step 3

  • Use your screwdriver to remove the screws at the top of the ceiling fan that are holding it to the ceiling
  • Gently remove the base away from the ceiling and twist the wire nuts off with your hands
  • Once the wire nuts are removed you can completely remove the fan from the ceiling

Step 4

  • Use your drill to remove the two screws that are connecting the mount to the ceiling
  • From there you can remove the mount and then you will be ready to start assembling the new ceiling fan!

Step 5

  • Your new fan should have a canopy with the ceiling mount attached
  • First remove the permanent screw and loosen the adjustment screw on the canopy

Note: The adjustment screw is the one that is attached to the L shape on the canopy cover

  • Then you can remove the mount from the canopy

Step 6

  • Place your two screws in the openings on each side of the mount
  • Then use your drill to secure the screws into the ceiling
  • Make sure to pull your wires through the center of the mount

Note: Make sure that your screws are going into the 2×4 in the ceiling. These screws and the mount are going to be supporting the whole ceiling fan, so they need to be attached to the wood board and not the drywall

Step 7

  • On your new ceiling fan there should be plastic blocks that came with the shipping attached to the screws
  • Use your screwdriver to remove the screws and the motor blocks
  • Then place your screws back in place to avoid losing them

Step 8

  • Use your screwdriver to remove the screws from the motor
  • Place Blade Brackets over the holes on the motor
  • Fasten the screws back into place

Step 9

  • If you’re not using an extension rod (we are not), then you’ll need to cut your wires connected to the motor with your pliers
  • Leave about 6 inches of wire and cut the rest off
  • If you cut the wires, you will need to cut the rubber off the end of each wire so that the wire is exposed
  • Use your pliers to make a cut in the rubber and then pull the rubber off

Note: If your exposed wire is frayed, use your fingers to twist it together

Step 10

  • Flip your fan motor over to the side without your fan blades
  • Use your screwdriver to remove every other screw, this should come out to 3 screws
  • Feed the 3 wires from the motor through the canopy and line the bigger holes on the canopy with the 3 screw heads on the motor
  • Then you can use your screwdriver to fasten the removed screws back into place

Step 11

  • Hold your fan motor up to the ceiling mount and first connect the ground wire (green wire) to the copper wire
  • Twist the wire nut onto the two wires to secure them

Note: Make sure the wire nut is screwed on tight

  • Connect the White wire to the white wire, the black to black, and red to blue using the wire nuts

Note: Make sure to view your fans instructions as the wiring could be different

Step 12

  • Grab your light kit and hold it up to the motor
  • Connect the white wire to the white wire and the black wire to the blue wire (These should click right in)

Note: Once all the wires are connected, it is smart to screw in a light blub and flip the electricity back on to make sure the fan is working properly before fully installing it

Step 13

  • Use your screwdriver to remove the 3 screws that are on the rim of the light kit
  • Push all off the wires up into the motor and line up the holes on the light kit to the holes on the motor
  • Use your screwdriver to secure the 3 screws that were removed back into place

Step 14

  • First hold the motor/canopy up to the ceiling mount and make sure all the wires are in the canopy
  • Place the L shaped part of the canopy on the adjustment screw on the mount for both sides
  • Once your canopy is aligned with the ceiling mount, locate your permanent screws (removed from the mount earlier)
  • Fasten the permanent screws back into place using your screwdriver

Step 15

  • To attach glass sconces, unscrew the rings attached to the light kit
  • Then gently place the glass sconces into place
  • Screw the ring back on tightly
  • After your sconces are attached you can screw in your lightbulbs

Step 16

  • Next, we will attach the fan blades to the brackets

Note: Make sure to use the washers with the screws when securing the blades

  • Use your screwdriver to tighten the screws to secure the blades to the brackets

Last step!

Turn on the electricity and enjoy your new ceiling fan

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