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comments| friends| groups by BELL EWING Member since: March 29, 2011 Exactly How To Mount A Ceiling Fan Virtually All By Yourself July 07, 2011 11:38 PM EDT views: 41 Do you own a bedroom that could make use of a ceiling fan to cool it down? Its not really difficult to install a ceiling fan by yourself if you are considering to replace a light fixture or for example rewiring your security system.
Since a ceiling fan needs the same cabling as your light fixture, the only important thing that needs to be done is to replace the workbox that can take on the weight of the ceiling fan.
It could be very hazardous if you do not replace your current workbox to something that can handle the added weight of the ceiling fan. Just before you carry out anything, read the guidelines for your fan very thoroughly and make sure you have the needed tools. When you are installing the fan over a cathedral ceiling, you may require to acquire additional parts for extending the fan straight down lower.
Whenever you are ready to install the fan, be sure that the circuit breaker is off so you wont get electrocuted. After eliminating the current light fixture, verify to see if the installed workbox can tackle the weight of your ceiling fan. Almost all workboxes are not made for ceiling fans, you will need additional support. You can do this quite easily if you are able to get the light fixture from the attic.
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