Install Ceiling Fan Electrical Box

A nice clean hole is made which reveals the attic insulation which is between the ceiling joists.

Install ceiling fan electrical box.

Remove the existing light fixture. It can be made of metal or plastic it s usually round and it. If the fan has a slide on bracket you can leave the mounting bolts on the junction box and simply slide the fan bracket. The first step in adding a ceiling fan is to inspect the existing electrical box.

The drilled hole for the ceiling fan box. Next secure the mounting bracket to the box. Installing your ceiling fan electrical box the process of installing a ceiling fan box involves pushing the bracing and box through the hole you ve made in the ceiling and attaching them to the ceiling joists as per the manufacturer s instructions although very similar not all ceiling boxes are exactly the same. How to install a ceiling fan 1.

Ceiling junction boxes in most cases an electrician installs a rough in electrical box before hanging any type of ceiling fixture. If it s nailed to a joist pry it free. Install a new ceiling fan mounting box. Always be sure to follow the manufacturer s instructions.

Drilling hole for the ceiling fan box. Test to confirm that the power is off and remove the existing ceiling fixture. Make sure electricity to circuit is turned off and carefully remove the glass. Remove box and cut new hole.

The hole is drilled carefully while supporting the drill motor to avoid binding between the hole saw and the sheet rock. The family handyman editor in chief gary wentz will show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan brace so you can properly install a new c. Attach new electrical box. Remove the old electrical box from the ceiling.

Shut off power to the circuit.