![]() ![]() It took me and my dad 30 minutes to install the one in the living room (no light) and me solo 30 minutes to install the ones in our guest room and loft (light). But, the install of the rest of it can vary hugely!Ĭase in point: it took us 20 minutes to install the ceiling fan with a light in the master bedroom (the first one Steve or I had ever installed). When it comes down to the wiring, all ceiling fans models I’ve encountered are the exact same. Choosing the Right Ceiling FanĪfter now installing 4 different ceiling fan models in our house, I can confidently say, not all ceiling fans are created equally when it comes to installation. Sometimes comfort wins out over beauty, at least in our house. So, in order to be comfortable in our house and not go bankrupt from our electric bill, we decided to go with ceiling fans in the bedrooms, the outdoor porches, and the family room. Here’s the big BUT: we moved to South Carolina, where it’s 90+ degrees for several months of the year. I think they’re super ugly, at least, and would much more a pretty hanging light fixture. So, I was a little worried about what we were getting ourselves into.Ĭeiling Fans? Really? Where’s the Pretty Light Fixture? Nine! I had never installed a ceiling fan before, just watch my dad struggle to replace my ceiling fan in my condo for 2 hours. So, we moved into our house knowing we would have to install 9 ceiling fans. Here’s a downside into moving into new construction: they install ceiling fan mounts but not the fans itself. Difficulty Level: Advanced beginner (comfortable with basic electrical work).Help Needed?: This is definitely easier with a friend, but you can do it solo (I’ve done 2 solo and 4 with help, and help is definitely quicker and easier).Cost: Cost of Fan (plus any tools you don’t have). ![]() But, after tackling 6 in the last 2 months, I feel pretty confident I can easily install the rest! And, if you get the right fan, it’s something any beginner DIYer can tackle in their home! So today, I’m going to show you how to install a ceiling fan with a light. I’d never installed one before, and they made me super nervous (as does any electrical project). When we moved into our new home, one of the first projects we needed to tackle is installing ceiling fans. ![]()
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