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Install a Ceiling Fan
⏱️2 hrs💰$80–200🟢Intermediate⭐4.5 (198 reviews)
Replace an old light fixture with a ceiling fan. Can cut cooling costs by 30%.
Turn off the breaker
Kill power at the panel and verify with a voltage tester.
Remove the old fixture
Disconnect wires and remove the old box. Install a fan-rated ceiling box.
Assemble the fan
Follow the included instructions. Attach the mounting bracket and canopy.
Wire and mount
Match wire colors (black to black, white to white, ground to green/bare). Snap the canopy up.
Attach blades and test
Install blade brackets and blades. Restore power and test all speeds.
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