As more homeowners want year-round energy savings, ceiling fans’ popularity grows. Ceiling fans generate cool air in the summer, reducing the burden on air conditioners. They also work well with air conditioners by helping the cold or warm air flow through rooms efficiently. This is why people put a fan in each room of their house.
Ceiling Fan Tools & Materials Needed For Installation
Most installations require the following tools and materials:
- Screwdrivers
- Expandable Bracket or Metal Electric Ceiling Box
- Ceiling Fan Installation Kit
- Pliers
- Cutter/Wire Strippers
- Cordless Drill
- Voltage Tester
- Electrician’s Tape
- Ladder
- Protective eyewear
Considerations and Safety Rules
- Before doing any electrical work, including ceiling fan wiring, turn off the main electrical power supply.
- Make certain that nothing will block your ability to work.
- Recognize that all writing and electrical connections adhere to Australian Standards.
- Always read the manufacturer’s manual for further safety precautions and information.
Risks Associated
While a pull-cord or remote control fan may be DIY-able, ceiling fans with a wall switch will require expert installation by a licensed electrician. This is to avoid safety hazards and ensure that warranties are not void.
The following are some of the dangers of installing a ceiling fan without an electrician:
- Electrical and wiring hazards, including electrocution
- Fire hazards if circuits are unable to handle the increased power demand. Wrong wiring might potentially result in a fire hazard.
- If not installed properly, a ceiling fan may fall.
- Insurance coverage may be affected.
- Construction considerations; ceiling fans must be correctly secured to an electric ceiling box that can handle its entire weight.
- Additional expenses if the installation does not go as planned.
Location and Fan Style
First, decide on your favorite ceiling fan style and the best location. Consider the size of the room, the blade size, and whether or not it will be illuminated.
Whether installing a new fan or replacing an existing one, the location possibilities will differ. Existing fans go to the same spot. However, new fan installations must evaluate the optimal power supply solution and electrical rewiring to route new cabling.
Ceiling fan installation tips
- Most people hang a ceiling fan from an existing light fixture as long as the place can support the fan’s weight and the socket has enough power.
- Turn off the electricity and the breaker, then use a voltage meter to check the cables for damage.
- Screw the blades to the brackets to get the fan ready for installation.
- Because fan blades normally have two different finishes on each side, ensure they all face the same way.
- Use the directions to see which side of the fan the wires should run on before attaching the fan’s mounting bracket to the ceiling fan. Assemble the fan according to the instructions and hang it from the ceiling bracket.
- Because raising the fan up with the blades is difficult, this should be done before attaching the blades.
- Connect the ceiling’s neutral white wires to the fan’s white cable. Connect the green ground wire to both the ceiling’s ground wires and the black fan motor power wire to the black wire. After that, twist the wires into a wire nut.
- Leave some slack and use a wire cutter to clip any excess wire. Remove about an inch of wire coating from all wires, twist the exposed portions together, and finish with a wire nut on each connection.
- Slide the fan motor cover over the motor and attach it with the screws that came with it.
- The fan blades must now be screwed and attached.
Now that you’ve finished installing the ceiling fan, it’s time to turn it on and enjoy the pleasant wind.
Quality Sydney Ceiling Fan Installation
Though installing a ceiling fan is a relatively simple task, if you are unsure or if further wiring work is required, it is preferable to get it done by specialists like Calibre Connect for a reasonable ceiling fan installation cost.
Calibre Connect is a trustworthy electrical service for your home, commercial, and emergency electrical needs. Our services are cost-effective, and we provide a low-cost ceiling fan installation Sydney. We are a group of pleasant but highly qualified electricians that place a great value on customer service.
For any additional electrical services, call (02) 8898 0200.
