Easily install a Ceiling Fan from an existing light fixture

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

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  • @Hindsight101
    @Hindsight101  5 лет назад +1

    Check out my other home maintenance videos bit.ly/2mxYnOQ

  • @дмитрийтаскин-ж9г
    @дмитрийтаскин-ж9г 2 года назад +7

    *Great unit that’s easy to install and use. It’s relatively quiet compared to window units and **Fastly.Cool** , and it cools down our whole living room, side room and bathroom; which is a large space for any unit to cool.*

  • @winner888
    @winner888 Год назад

    You just helped me solve my ceiling fan problem. Greatly appreciated! My was not installed properly and was missing screws.

  • @mindspecialist
    @mindspecialist 2 года назад

    One of the most informative and easy to understand video I have come across on RUclips.

  • @lucasvidana8236
    @lucasvidana8236 2 года назад

    Well done video. Your calm demeanor is perfect for absorbing information when learning.

  • @ChadRex1
    @ChadRex1 4 года назад +2

    Very informative to the point. A sign of a knowledgeable person is the ability to articulate in a way a lay person ( DIY'er) can understand. Thank you for posting!

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  4 года назад

      I shared your comment with my friend who helped me with the video. He said thank you.

  • @vickivassar2294
    @vickivassar2294 2 года назад +1

    You ROCK!!! The very best informational video I have seen. You explain even the simplest detail. :)

  • @gregory8140
    @gregory8140 2 года назад

    Very helpful!! Installed my ceiling without any issues! Many thanks!!

  • @iambabygirlfranklin3117
    @iambabygirlfranklin3117 4 года назад +7

    This is a very informative video, you made everything seem so easy. Awesome job, I feel ALMOST confident enough to try it myself. Thank you!!!!

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  4 года назад

      You're welcome just take your time and you should be fine

  • @deviamartinez400
    @deviamartinez400 2 года назад

    Best Video! I learned so much and I was able to finish my project at home thanks to you!

  • @NoneMechanic101
    @NoneMechanic101 2 года назад

    Great video

  • @B17B25guy
    @B17B25guy 3 года назад +2

    Super helpful and informative video. Thank you, for taking the time to show us. Question: What do you do when hanging a fan and the light fixture being removed is a two bulb fixture (two sets of black and white wires)? Do you run all the black and all the whites to each other respectively like you did with the ground wires? Or, do you place a wire cap on each of the black and white wires that are not needed? Thank you!

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  3 года назад +1

      Cap the extra black and white wire separately.

  • @ongta1265
    @ongta1265 4 года назад

    Your installation video is very informative, you're one of the few best. Thank you!

  • @mikeyhuang4734
    @mikeyhuang4734 3 года назад

    Very well explained. Thanks a bunch!

  • @coreygaylor9317
    @coreygaylor9317 2 года назад

    What is the brand and name of this fan I’d like to purchase one

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  2 года назад

      A link is in the description

    • @coreygaylor9317
      @coreygaylor9317 2 года назад

      @@Hindsight101 oh ok sorry didn’t see that

  • @sagedrummer
    @sagedrummer 4 года назад +1

    I have 5 lights in the ceiling and want to replace the center one with a ceiling fan. What do I have to do differently with the wiring?

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  4 года назад

      Not sure that I fully understand what you're asking

    • @sagedrummer
      @sagedrummer 4 года назад

      Hindsight 101 all 5 lights are on one switch. I want to replace one of the lights with a ceiling fan but want it not to be linked to the power of the lights so I can have the lights off and the fan on. I’m guessing I have to run separate power from the switch to the fan?

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  4 года назад

      You could try getting a dual switch

  • @lisatate5529
    @lisatate5529 3 года назад

    I'm having trouble with my new fan throwing the breaker when I turn the switch on. There was originally a small light fixture there and I have replaced the receptacle box with a fan compliant box. I'm not sure how to wire the fan because it's in the middle other receptacles throughout the house. Ex. there are 2 house wires with 3 wires each at the fan box. How would I wire the fan to keep the current continuous to the other receptacles?

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  2 года назад

      sorry i missed this comment did you ever figure it out

    • @lisatate5529
      @lisatate5529 2 года назад

      @@Hindsight101 No big deal. I did figure it out. The electricity needs to loop in order to work. Fan and light works great now! Thanks again for your video. 😊

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  2 года назад

      Oh good glad it worked out

  • @tumer47k
    @tumer47k 4 года назад

    Awesome video! Very helpful and detailed when explaining. Thank you 👍🏽

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  4 года назад

      Thank you and thanks for watching

  • @samcgill
    @samcgill 4 года назад +1

    Great tshirt.

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  4 года назад

      Thank you ill let my friend know

  • @tamdo9248
    @tamdo9248 3 года назад

    Thanks

  • @wookim4978
    @wookim4978 4 года назад

    Thanks much for the tip. How do we know if the ceiling can bear the weight of a 15 lb fan?

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  4 года назад

      Its standard if mounted correctly

  • @santiagodominguez2522
    @santiagodominguez2522 4 года назад

    So basically the blue wire is like an other black wire? And you use a normal shitch?thank you!

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  4 года назад +1

      For the most part yes your house may vary. This was a normal single on off switch

  • @thirurajah1
    @thirurajah1 4 года назад

    My existing celing light have no eart wire. Can I connet with out connectiong to earth ?

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  4 года назад

      This might help answer your question diy.stackexchange.com/questions/29459/what-do-i-do-if-there-are-only-two-wires-coming-from-my-ceiling-electrical-box

  • @jillt5732
    @jillt5732 4 года назад

    If I wanted the fan and light on separate switches, is there another way to do it besides having to run another hot wire through the ceiling? I'm in an old apartment and can't rewire. Thx

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  4 года назад +2

      You can try smart bulbs and control the lights with your phone

  • @K_Ameryka
    @K_Ameryka 3 года назад

    I took a ceiling fan down to put in a recessed light . I unravelled the wiring that the fan was connected to , connected my light because i didnt think i needed all the wires, turned the breaker on to check the light, so now the light stays on and the wall switch isnt connected to turn it on and off. I tried over and over to get this right and frustrated now.
    Do you live in ny? I could use you or do a virtual. Need some assistance.

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  3 года назад

      Unfortunately this was not my area of expertise. I was filming my friend in the video who was more knowledgeable

  • @r.c.850
    @r.c.850 3 года назад

    I don't know about this video... but I saw other video when a professional handyman recommend to replace the light junction box for Saf-T-Brace Ceiling Fans. Most light junction box is secured with just two nails or screws on one side to the stud. So be careful guys. Ceiling fans weight from 15 lb to 25 lb.

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  3 года назад

      Thanks for the input. I actually went into the attic prior to the video to check the junction boxes because I had the same thought. I would have taken pics or video while I was up there, but didn’t realize I’d be helping Derrick with this video when I was up there, and it’s a bit of a pain to get up there!
      Upon inspection though, I found that the house had been built with properly anchored boxes with a ceiling fan rating up to 35 lbs. I couldn’t find the exact model we have on Amazon, but they’re very similar to this, Hubbell Raco 936 Ceiling Fan Box and Support, 4 in , gray amzn.to/3k3kOqX

  • @guachitah3rmosa
    @guachitah3rmosa 4 года назад

    Love it!

  • @restroomselevatorsofflorid2102

    Hampton Bay Hawkins II

  • @noworries2254
    @noworries2254 4 года назад

    I have white, black and red. Would the red be the green then lol????? I dont want to die

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  4 года назад +1

      Always check the wires with a meter but the black and red should be hot and white will be ground or neutrual

  • @1969mikemac
    @1969mikemac Год назад

    so what happens if you want wall switch controls for both the light and fan? dude... do it the right way...

    • @Hindsight101
      @Hindsight101  Год назад

      You are always free to make a video showing your way

  • @croger1998
    @croger1998 2 года назад

    You should NEVER use a plastic junction box. They are not rated for the fans weight and can fall. You should always use a metal pancake box. Very dangerous.

  • @WindomRettes
    @WindomRettes 4 года назад

    lol at 6:58

  • @dylanhanna7792
    @dylanhanna7792 4 года назад

    Is this real