Installing a ceiling fan is an easy, inexpensive project that just about any homeowner can tackle. Ceiling fans are a great way to add personal style to a room. And by making your home more ...

There’s really no problem in replacing an existing light fixture with a ceiling fan in terms of the electrical needs. But what you really have to be careful of is to make sure the electrical box that ...

Question: The bedrooms in our house don’t seem to get very much air circulation when the weather is hot, even with all the windows open, and we would like to know how much trouble it would be to ...

Q: My new home is prewired for a ceiling fan, which I am finally ready to install. Are there any precautions I should take? A: You’ll be using a ladder, so I hope ...

The key is to adequately secure the electric box to the homes structure with something more than one or two screws. Next, assemble and install the fan in accordance with the instructions supplied by ...

Dear Andy: This is an excellent idea for adding lighting and a fan to a room without access to existing wiring. Even if you did not need access to electrical wiring, adding box beams can be an ...

In this easy DIY project, we'll show you how to change a ceiling fan by adding a remote. For starters, slide the ceiling fan remote receiver into the space above the down rod. If it doesn't fit, try ...

The summer heat is just around the corner, which means our air conditioners will soon kick into high gear, and with that will come high energy bills. As Consumer Reports explains, choosing the right ...

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This answer is based on the 2017 NEC. A. Outlet boxes for a ceiling paddle fan must be listed and marked as suitable for the purpose, and must not support a fan weighing more than 70 lbs. Outlet boxes ...