Ceiling fans are offered in several sizes and a big variety of designs, with or with no integrated light fixtures. Continuing down that black wire it enters the light box, where it goes to the light fixture. If your ceiling box is enclosed by drywall or other material, you may want to access the joists from above, such as by way of the attic, to inspect it and attach a support brace if necessary. Insert a light bulb socket cleaning brush into the ceiling fan light socket to clean any corrosion from the sides of the socket. Remove the screw at the top rated of the ceiling fan light switch and the bottom of the switch.

Then attach the plate tightly to the ceiling fan light kit to ensure that it doesn’t vibrate and come loose. With the exception of a few new fans who in fact today fuorescent light in them. Some fans today include smart” electronics that expand the numerous functions that can be controlled from a single switch, such as forward/reverse and light dimming, with no requiring replacement or upgrading of the home’s existing wiring.

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