How to Install an Outdoor Ceiling Fan
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So you just purchased a brand new black outdoor ceiling fan and you are not sure how to install it. You got it on sale and you do not want to pay an electrician to hang it for you. In these tough economic times, saving money wherever possible is of utmost importance to many. There is no need to hire a contractor to install an outdoor ceiling fan. You can do this yourself with minimal hassle.
The first thing you want to do is make sure that the ceiling fan you purchased is large enough to cover the area where you want to hang it. Assuming that you did this before you purchased the fan then you can move on. If the ceiling fan is not large enough, or is too large, then you should exchange it for the appropriate size.
The Casablanca Outdoor Ceiling Fan company sells many different sizes of outdoor ceiling fans. There are many other companies that offer a wide variety of sizes and styles as well. You will have no problem finding the perfect fit for the area you want to cool.
The next step may be a bit more complicated for the novice at doing DIY projects. If you do not have any experience with electricity, you may want to call a buddy who does to help out. You will need to have someone who is familiar with this aspect of the installation.
When you are ready, you need to turn off the electricity on the breaker that will be used to power the fan. This is the most important step. If you begin cutting on wires that are hot, or that have electricity running through them, then you could become seriously injured.
You will then need to either run the electricity out to the area you want to install the fan at or access the electrical wires that are already established. Once you do this, then you need to install the housing box for the fan.
The fan blades need to be attached the brackets and the housing of the fan before you install it. Make sure that you have the correct side of the blade that you want showing facing down. If you have a black ceiling fan, then the black side of the blades should face down if there are two colors.
Put together the motor with the housing and hang from the bracket. Make sure the electricity is off before you hook the wires together. You also want to make sure you have the correct wires connected. You do not want the negative wire to be hooked into a positive connection.
It is not difficult to install an outdoor ceiling fan if you follow the directions given to you by the supplier. If you do not feel that you have the ability to hang it yourself, you should call someone that you trust to do the job. As a last resort, you can hire an electrician to hang it as well.
