Man this is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen across the board for any products. No wasted information and the editing is top notch. The handwritten notes is great becuz like myself, I imagine most amateurs are hesitant to mess with electricity. Thank u
Thank you so much for the video! I was getting confused with the instruction manual trying to figure out how to hang the motor assembly while wiring. I found your video and everything became abundantly clear and got me to the finish line quick and easy. God bless!
Mike! Thank you thank you for making this video! I've had my ceiling fan in the garage for months because I felt intimidated to try to put it up on my own. Today I decided to tackle that intimidation and I'm so glad I found your video to get me thru it. You paid attention to every detail. I installed it and it worked on the first try. I'm super proud of myself but I couldn't have done without your help.
@@savemoneydiy4 Hi Mike, I can't believe this was two years ago. Crazy. Anyhow, I have a question, hopefully you see this. The fan in my daughter's room seems to be slowing down. I just walked in there a minute ago and although it was set to high it seemed as if it was moving at the lowest or close to it. Any idea why it would do that? Could it be a loose wire or maybe just the fan itself. I'm not sure where to start and the thought of taking it all apart is 😫😫😫 Lol
What kind of wall switch are you using…just on/off or does it have multiple fan speeds on your wall switch? We have multiple speeds on our switch, and once it looked like our fan was slower even on the high setting. Turned out it was because the pull chain for the fan had to be kept on high speed position, but it had been pulled and was on lower speed. If that’s the case -Turn wall switch to high -Reset the chain to off, then pull once more to be in high speed position If not that, it may be the fan motor getting weaker. Could it be wiring? Maybe but I kind of doubt it. Wiring tends to be either totally working or not at all. I hope this helps!
@@savemoneydiy4 Ugh, completely forgot I turned off my notifications for RUclips so I missed this earlier. Sorry. It's just a regular on/off switch. After a little research I thought maybe it was the bearings, although I never in my life remember having to lubricate a ceiling fan. But, who knows, so I tried that with a TINY bit of motor oil. 😬 But, although the fan seemed to turn smoother after a while of being on high it just completely stopped. I left it off most of the day. I do think the motor definitely has an issue b/c I'm pretty sure I did the wiring good. Thank you for the response, appreciate you!
Man thank you for the video. I'm a visual learner and this mos definitely helps. Took me an hour and a half to take down the old one and put the new one up. Kudos and blessings to you and yours 💪🏾
Awesome! Quick story: So my grandpa was a car mechanic, and he used to say that if you finished putting something together and you had screws left over, and the thing still worked, then you were one heck of a mechanic! Sounds like you!
I just wanted to say.... THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I've never done anything like this before so watching your video first before doing the actual work helped me a lot!! thank you!
Worked for me!! My house only had 2 wires a blue and a beige-ish color which I'm assuming used to be white lol. So I just left the green one from the fan covered and put a plastic tip on it just in case, and the blue one from my house was the hot one. And it's working marvelously.
I just had this black verion of this fan installed in my room last week and it makes a terrible noise on medium and low speeds. It's only mostly quiet on high.
This is easy thank you! I live in an older house and there are only 2 wires. No white wire! I have the green and blue and black. I don't know 10:37 who wired this house but I looked at how i took it apart and will put it back the same way. This video helped me alot
Thank you sir, really do appreciate this video it was very helpful. Its just making a slight noise when it's on the fastest speed. No noise on the slowest speed. Have a great day 😊
Thanks one of the best DIY tutorials I seen... straight to the point and explains well. I will note I personally have this fan and hate it. The air flow from these tiny 4 blades is very weak. I recommend spending a little more on a larger fan.
Thanks John! How big is the room you have this fan in? We have it in 3 small rooms, each about 10x10 feet and we are very happy with it. Tried it in a large room 20x15 feet and just like you say it’s too weak for that. Switched that room to a 5-blade 52” fan and that was much better.
@@savemoneydiy4 The room I installed it in is about 12x12. In contrast the larger ceiling fans in my masterbed and living room do a great job cooling a bigger space.
I connected everything exactly as described. (2 switches). I replaced a prior ceiling fan with light. I have 2 switches on the wall. 1 is to turn on/off the light which works fine. The second light switch is SUPPOSED to turn on/off the fan but it does nothing. The fan is ALWAYS on. The ONLY way to shut off the fan is to pull the string. The wall switch does nothing. I even just replaced the wall switch and the exact same thing is happening? Any ideas??
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why didn't you use a supporting brace? from what I understand if you are replacing a regular light with a ceiling fan light you need a special ceiling fan supporting box? Thank you
Thank you so much for this. From my junction box there are five wires. Two black, two white and a grounding wire. I am not sure what to make of this as yours has one white, one black and a grounding wire.
Thank you for this video I am still kind of having a hard time with the wiring bit but hopefully I can read the instructions correctly and install it I am replacing the old one out of my RV and putting in a Mainstays ceiling fan from Walmart into my RV hopefully it works
I installed this in my room and the fan works but now the other side of my basement doesn’t work what did I do wrong? Any idea? The lights work in my room with fan but laundry area doesn’t work now
Huh not sure. Sounds like your room and other side of basement are on different breakers, but might as well check the breakers for any that tripped. Did you shut off the breaker before installing the fan? Just wondering if maybe the breaker next to it is the one for the other side of the basement, and accidentally that breaker was shut off while you were doing things?
Im currently doing this install myself and my house only has two wiring sets a red one metal and a peach beigh colour for my ground i have the neutral wire from the fan do i leave that disconnected or connect it onto the red cover wire from my house. I did the light switch pattern. Black and blue connected to the one wire
For anyone with a similar question, see if this helps: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/29459/what-do-i-do-if-there-are-only-two-wires-coming-from-my-ceiling-electrical-box
If it’s just a short screw but everything else is good and a typical set up, then I would walk into the hardware store with the original screw in hand, and find a match but in a longer length. Let us know if you find out anything different or better solution?
I had the same one I just installed I was a little confused because the wires from the house looked like a thin copper wire but I followed you and got it working
where I'm about to put the fan it's two bulbs how do I connect the the fan the video I watched just now with you it's only one bulb so how do I go about connecting this fan
Hi we have both in our house and are happy with both. The 42" Walmart Mainstays we have in three rooms that are about 10x11 feet each. It's good for this size of room. The 52" Armitage is in a room that is about 15x18 feet. We first had the 42" Mainstays in this room, but it didn't blow the air around enough so we traded for the larger 52" Armitage.
Not if your wire colors are the same as in the video. White goes to white. Some houses have older wires and/or different colors. You can browse comments for some external references on that.
Great vid - thank you! We have three of these. Had them for a few years now, but 2 of them make an awful humming noise and one has even started making a buzzing noise at points when it's on the slowest setting. Both forward and reverse flow. Do you know whether these have an oil hole anywhere? I can't find any info that states if they need lubricating. Thank you!
One pull chain is for the fan, the other is for the light. If your fan is on low speed, pull the fan chain and it should slow down until it stops. Pull again for high speed. Again for medium. Again for back to low. If that doesn’t work, do you have a dimmer switch? If so, turn it all the way up then try the chain again. If still no, you may have a problem with the fan.
@@savemoneydiy4we were successful in installing this fan in one go, thanks to your super helpful video. Thank you! And we were two noobs to home stuff.
The fan doesn't work unless I flip the wall switch to on . So I have to use the pull chain to turn off light to use just the fan or visa versa. Any ideas There is a red wire also in the ceiling box and only one wall switch. I have same setup in two other rooms and I don't have this problem. Any ideas? Thank you.
The way you describe it pulling the chains for either light or fan is how I would expect it to work with a single wall switch, sounds like it’s working as intended. Wondering how your other rooms are wired...does the fan turn on without the wall switch turned on? It has to draw power from somewhere, maybe it’s wired to a second switch that’s on or some kind of active connection always on without a switch? But the red wire in ceiling box is for the ceiling fan’s light, which you use if the light and fan will be controlled separately (like a combo switch). I didn’t put pics of switches in this video, but there are in my other video, start at 3:19 ruclips.net/video/yq5lPkVtzDQ/видео.html Sorry don’t have a complete answer for you but hope it all works out. Let us know if you figure something out. Thanks!
@@savemoneydiy4 Thank you for the reply. Yes in 3 rooms fan operate whether wall switch is on or off. Difference is the fan I can't control is in Florida room which was an addition to the house some years ago. Well it's not a critical issue, So I'll leave it as is. Just though there might be a simple solution. Once again Thank You :)
Wiring for the house can be different, especially if the home is older. Wiring for the fan could be different, just have to check the specific fan you are working with.
Hmm ours were pretty easy. They were in tight, but not tough to get out. Does your screwdriver match up well with the screws? Try a thicker or thinner screwdriver head, it might help. And stay straight on with the screw, don’t come in at an angle. Hopefully it works for you!
Hello take a look at this it covers some options for when you don't have a ground wire from the house: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/29459/what-do-i-do-if-there-are-only-two-wires-coming-from-my-ceiling-electrical-box
@@savemoneydiy4 okay thank you I attempted to install my ceiling fan in my bedroom but it has a red wire and my light switch is a single light switch so stopped and left it alone until I can have somebody who knows why my single switch light has a red wire coming out the ceiling
I have a good question do the metal box has to be ceiling fan rated box or can it just be a regular standard box that originally came with the house?....
Yes good question. Keep in mind the weight of your ceiling fan. The one in this video is pretty light weight, definitely under 50 lbs. Here are some pages that might help: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/21082/how-to-tell-if-a-ceiling-junction-box-is-braced-to-hold-the-weight-of-a-ceiling www.houzz.com/discussions/2970384/does-this-look-like-a-ceiling-fan-rated-electrical-box
Hey man i have a problem . I dont have a bare wire . only thing thats coming out of the ceiling from were the light was is. 1 black wire and 2 white wires. The fan I have is the same thing as yours. What do I do to make it work?
A multimeter may help figure out what these wires do. Here’s what I would try, though as soon as I got uncomfortable with it I would call for an electrician, so proceed with caution and at your own risk. Also risk of shorting out the fan and breaking it if wires are connected wrong, so again proceed at your own risk. With power on to the room (careful!) you can test each wire. (Remember to turn the breaker off again before connecting wires later.) In general, you want to find the wires that are always hot - my guess it is the black one and one of the white ones, but could be wrong. If black is always hot, connect that to fan’s black wire. If one white is always hot, connect fan’s white to that one. If one white is hot only when wall switch is on, connect fan’s blue and red wires to that one. If a wire from the ceiling is never hot that is likely your ground. If no ground, take a look at these, and you may find other helpful info too. Good luck and be safe. diy.stackexchange.com/questions/29459/what-do-i-do-if-there-are-only-two-wires-coming-from-my-ceiling-electrical-box www.google.com/amp/s/answers.yahoo.com/amp/qna/20100406090119AAldgnb
Hi Mike. I want to thank you for your video but I have a couple questions that you might be able to answer. I do not have a ceiling light or any electrical supply except for plugs in the wall. I want to connect the fan with a "swag" type cord that plugs into the wall. Does this particular fan haave that cord? How do I hook this fan up using a swag plug in?
Bro, I tried and it was so simple to install. But when I turned on the fan and light, i could see a spark and it shorts. Why so? One update, my house wires are so heavy. So not sure even after I tug them it touches and shorts. Or could that be fans problem? It’s brand new though.
Hmm sounds like wires are hooked up wrong? Sounds like not your fault though. House wire colors may be wrong - like your black house wire is actually a white and vice-versa? Exchange the fan just tell the store you installed exactly like instructions said and it didn’t work. I would then get a pro to install the new one. Tell them what happened with the first fan.
Did this set have screws for the blade assembly for you cause my set didn't come with screws, lucky I could use the old screws on my old ceiling fan, not gonna deal with hassle of returning it to customer service, but still shitty.
The bracket needs something sturdy to attach to. Attaching just to a drywall ceiling is a definite no-go. Need a joist or something sturdy. But the junction box is also important for electrical reasons. It helps protect against fire risk in case your wiring ever comes loose. Check this out on junction boxes: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/82173/mount-ceiling-fan-without-electrical-box
Not sure what the max is, but I switched the LED bulb that came with it out for a 65w incandescent so I could use it with a combo light/fan dimmer switch, and it works just fine.
This was very helpful, however I would like to add something. Once the wiring part is finished and you are ready to mount the motor, the side that’s hanging while you finish the wiring STAYS in that hole and mounts to the bracket underneath, while the other side with 2 holes in the motor mount attaches on the underside, or the floor side. I finished the wiring, then took motor mount out because I thought both sides attached on the underside of the mounting bracket. In doing this the hanging side that goes into the hole to hang, which only has one attaching screw, would not tighten. After watching this video closely, I saw that you never removed the fan mount from the hanging hole, and therefore the receiving thread for the screw was in the correct position and it tightened right up. Initially I thought the receiving hole had been stripped at the factory, but not so. This was an easy mistake to make, you would think the fan would mount on the same side of the bracket, but it clearly does not. I hope I explained this clearly, I just want to save some one else from the same aggravation I experienced. Videos are helpful, but some things you just have to figure out yourself
Good eye, yes the “one-screw” side of the mount stays above the bracket while the “two-screw” side stays below the bracket. Thanks for pointing that out!
Please pin this comment. I could have saved so much time since the video (or the manual for that matter) didn't really explain that very specific thing. Thank you!
If your circuit breaker panel has breakers labeled for what area of the house they control, that really helps. Also test switches and outlets in the room after the breaker is off to verify there is no power to the room. Otherwise, you can turn all breakers off and that way you will be sure you’re safe. Good luck and stay cool!
In a small room yes. 100 sq feet room we are very happy with it. Had it in another room around 225 sq feet and it wasn’t blowing enough air around for that, so we traded for a 52” fan and it’s much better.
I installed one of these today and everything worked fine. But after running it for about an hour, it started to give off a burning smell. I checked all the wiring and it looks good. Is that smell normal with a new fan?
No, definitely not normal. If your wiring was straightforward and done right, then I would return the fan and try again with a new one. If still a problem, I would call a pro.
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Man this is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen across the board for any products. No wasted information and the editing is top notch. The handwritten notes is great becuz like myself, I imagine most amateurs are hesitant to mess with electricity. Thank u
Thanks for the generous feedback!
Older fan. No box no instructions. I was gonna wing It but your video made sure I did It correctly! Easy instructions !!!
Great to hear!
Thank you so much for the video! I was getting confused with the instruction manual trying to figure out how to hang the motor assembly while wiring. I found your video and everything became abundantly clear and got me to the finish line quick and easy. God bless!
You bet and thanks for commenting!
pretty sure I would not have been able to finish the installation OR I would have thrown the whole thing through a window without this video.
Your window and I thank you for finding this video. Glad it could help!
Thank you! I almost paid someone to come install my fan until i saw your video.
Glad it could help!
Same here.... saved me $50
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They should have this link in their manuel.. this was perfect. Thank you.
Mike! Thank you thank you for making this video! I've had my ceiling fan in the garage for months because I felt intimidated to try to put it up on my own. Today I decided to tackle that intimidation and I'm so glad I found your video to get me thru it. You paid attention to every detail. I installed it and it worked on the first try. I'm super proud of myself but I couldn't have done without your help.
Hooray glad it worked out for you! Nice job to DIY!
Same here 🤣
@@savemoneydiy4 Hi Mike, I can't believe this was two years ago. Crazy. Anyhow, I have a question, hopefully you see this. The fan in my daughter's room seems to be slowing down. I just walked in there a minute ago and although it was set to high it seemed as if it was moving at the lowest or close to it. Any idea why it would do that? Could it be a loose wire or maybe just the fan itself. I'm not sure where to start and the thought of taking it all apart is 😫😫😫 Lol
What kind of wall switch are you using…just on/off or does it have multiple fan speeds on your wall switch?
We have multiple speeds on our switch, and once it looked like our fan was slower even on the high setting. Turned out it was because the pull chain for the fan had to be kept on high speed position, but it had been pulled and was on lower speed.
If that’s the case
-Turn wall switch to high
-Reset the chain to off, then pull once more to be in high speed position
If not that, it may be the fan motor getting weaker.
Could it be wiring? Maybe but I kind of doubt it. Wiring tends to be either totally working or not at all. I hope this helps!
@@savemoneydiy4 Ugh, completely forgot I turned off my notifications for RUclips so I missed this earlier. Sorry. It's just a regular on/off switch. After a little research I thought maybe it was the bearings, although I never in my life remember having to lubricate a ceiling fan. But, who knows, so I tried that with a TINY bit of motor oil. 😬 But, although the fan seemed to turn smoother after a while of being on high it just completely stopped. I left it off most of the day. I do think the motor definitely has an issue b/c I'm pretty sure I did the wiring good. Thank you for the response, appreciate you!
Bought this fan yesterday and installed it today. Thank you for the clear directions in your video! 👍
Great to hear! Stay cool in the heat!
I watched 2 before this one and all I saw was some great unboxing techniques. Watching your video told me exactly what I needed. Thank you
Glad it could help!
Man thank you for the video. I'm a visual learner and this mos definitely helps. Took me an hour and a half to take down the old one and put the new one up. Kudos and blessings to you and yours 💪🏾
Great to hear!
Thank you so much, single mom everywhere should see this. You save me money!!!
Glad it could help! I was mostly raised by a single mom, so hearing it helped another is very meaningful to me. All the best to you and your kids!
I used this video for the majority of my install of the same exact fan about 1 hour ago. Thank you very much for this video I really appreciate it
Nice work! Glad the video could help!
@@savemoneydiy4 thank you very much
Thanks for telling me how to install this ceiling fan I'm a fan collector and I'm getting one of these for my room well done installing it
NOOOOO they are cheap as hell
@@wesleysceilingfanjoint5255 ya i found out there not sold in cannada but i got another ceiling fan and it broke
@@FBG_Cory shame
@@wesleysceilingfanjoint5255 i know the motor fried but it was fine running all day i dont know how it happend
@@FBG_Cory that sucks especially when the motor fries there's no going back from there
Thank you so much! This took about 20 minutes for me to install on my own instead of paying an electrician!
Excellent! Enjoy!
Dude thank you. The instructions left me so confused. This was awesome!
Haha you are welcome and thank you for the comment!
Excellent! Going to Walmart tomorrow to pick up the same fan. Thanks for sharing
Sounds great! You should be good to go!
Wow! Thank you! I was so scared to put it but you gave me the confidence to do it. Lol you made it look so easy! Thank you!
Nice work! Glad it could help!
For the price, these are exceptional.
Thanks so much. You made it so easy to install this ceiling fan. Excellent job explaining every step.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
I lost 2 screws in this process but it works and is sturdy. So thanks! Really helped.
Awesome! Quick story: So my grandpa was a car mechanic, and he used to say that if you finished putting something together and you had screws left over, and the thing still worked, then you were one heck of a mechanic! Sounds like you!
I just wanted to say.... THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I've never done anything like this before so watching your video first before doing the actual work helped me a lot!! thank you!
Great job! Super happy to hear that!
Thanks so much I followed exactly what you did and now I have a fan and a brighter light GREAT VIDEO
Good work! Glad it helped!
Worked for me!! My house only had 2 wires a blue and a beige-ish color which I'm assuming used to be white lol. So I just left the green one from the fan covered and put a plastic tip on it just in case, and the blue one from my house was the hot one. And it's working marvelously.
Glad to hear it and thanks for the wiring info!
What a great video went above and beyond so detailed and learned about colored wires thanks so much!!!
Thank you for that! You are welcome!
I just had this black verion of this fan installed in my room last week and it makes a terrible noise on medium and low speeds. It's only mostly quiet on high.
Used this video today and it LITERALLY saved my life! Thank you so so much!
Glad it could help!
This is easy thank you! I live in an older house and there are only 2 wires. No white wire! I have the green and blue and black. I don't know 10:37 who wired this house but I looked at how i took it apart and will put it back the same way. This video helped me alot
Glad it could help thank you for your comments!
This is my first ceiling fan, this video was so helpful!!!! Thank you
You're so welcome!
Thank you sir, really do appreciate this video it was very helpful. Its just making a slight noise when it's on the fastest speed. No noise on the slowest speed. Have a great day 😊
You're welcome and glad it could help!
Thanks one of the best DIY tutorials I seen... straight to the point and explains well. I will note I personally have this fan and hate it. The air flow from these tiny 4 blades is very weak. I recommend spending a little more on a larger fan.
Thanks John! How big is the room you have this fan in? We have it in 3 small rooms, each about 10x10 feet and we are very happy with it. Tried it in a large room 20x15 feet and just like you say it’s too weak for that. Switched that room to a 5-blade 52” fan and that was much better.
@@savemoneydiy4 The room I installed it in is about 12x12. In contrast the larger ceiling fans in my masterbed and living room do a great job cooling a bigger space.
Great video
I just did mine.
I appreciate the white board explaining the wiring as well.
Thank you and glad it could help!
Thank you just installed same fan you explained everything so well
You’re welcome glad it could help!
So I don’t have the two screwed that u mount it with what are the screws
They can Install mainstays hugger for trailer house? I'm not sure
I connected everything exactly as described. (2 switches). I replaced a prior ceiling fan with light. I have 2 switches on the wall. 1 is to turn on/off the light which works fine. The second light switch is SUPPOSED to turn on/off the fan but it does nothing. The fan is ALWAYS on. The ONLY way to shut off the fan is to pull the string. The wall switch does nothing. I even just replaced the wall switch and the exact same thing is happening? Any ideas??
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why didn't you use a supporting brace? from what I understand if you are replacing a regular light with a ceiling fan light you need a special ceiling fan supporting box? Thank you
@@chriB265 the support brace/box was in the ceiling already. If you just have drywall, then yes you’ll need to install a support brace too.
Thank you so much for this.
From my junction box there are five wires. Two black, two white and a grounding wire. I am not sure what to make of this as yours has one white, one black and a grounding wire.
Thank you! 😊 I had this little fan installed in 30 minutes! You just got a new subscriber
Awesome! Thank you!
So happy I found this video ! Ty so much!! 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️👏🏼
You bet!
Thank you so much for this step by step video. You made it simple and easy to follow. 2 thumbs up and a snap. 😊
Awesome, thank you!
Awesome video! Glad you showed both ways with the wiring. Single switch and double switched. Brovo
I just recently ordered this fan and the mounting bracket to motor screws stripped because it was jammed when I tried to remove it.
Thank you for this video! Did my first fan in 20 min. Your awesome!!
20 minutes nice job! 👍
Great video! Had my ceiling fan installed in a matter of minutes with the video, thank you sir!
Excellent!
Thank you for this video I am still kind of having a hard time with the wiring bit but hopefully I can read the instructions correctly and install it I am replacing the old one out of my RV and putting in a Mainstays ceiling fan from Walmart into my RV hopefully it works
My house is old and has old black and white cables, the fan does turn on but the light does not, what can I do?
Like to know how to connect the wire to the switch fan
I installed this in my room and the fan works but now the other side of my basement doesn’t work what did I do wrong? Any idea? The lights work in my room with fan but laundry area doesn’t work now
Huh not sure. Sounds like your room and other side of basement are on different breakers, but might as well check the breakers for any that tripped. Did you shut off the breaker before installing the fan? Just wondering if maybe the breaker next to it is the one for the other side of the basement, and accidentally that breaker was shut off while you were doing things?
Im currently doing this install myself and my house only has two wiring sets a red one metal and a peach beigh colour for my ground i have the neutral wire from the fan do i leave that disconnected or connect it onto the red cover wire from my house. I did the light switch pattern. Black and blue connected to the one wire
For anyone with a similar question, see if this helps: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/29459/what-do-i-do-if-there-are-only-two-wires-coming-from-my-ceiling-electrical-box
Thank you sir for the clear Instructions.
You bet!
It worked fine with mine no issues. But the other room in the house the original screw won’t reach to hold up the bracket what do I do?
If it’s just a short screw but everything else is good and a typical set up, then I would walk into the hardware store with the original screw in hand, and find a match but in a longer length. Let us know if you find out anything different or better solution?
I had the same one I just installed I was a little confused because the wires from the house looked like a thin copper wire but I followed you and got it working
Glad to hear it and thanks for commenting!
where I'm about to put the fan it's two bulbs how do I connect the the fan the video I watched just now with you it's only one bulb so how do I go about connecting this fan
Amazing how easy most home projects are if you just RUclips it, instead of over paying someone else to do it for you!
So true! So many times I benefitted, this time I’m glad to contribute. Have a great day!
Thanx a lot for the video brother... saved me $50.
Nice! Glad it could help!
I was wondering do that that Walmart Mainstays hug you and your house still or not Harbour Beach Armitage in your house would you put both of those in
Hi we have both in our house and are happy with both. The 42" Walmart Mainstays we have in three rooms that are about 10x11 feet each. It's good for this size of room. The 52" Armitage is in a room that is about 15x18 feet. We first had the 42" Mainstays in this room, but it didn't blow the air around enough so we traded for the larger 52" Armitage.
Could you put blue wire with white house wire
Not if your wire colors are the same as in the video. White goes to white. Some houses have older wires and/or different colors. You can browse comments for some external references on that.
can I just turn power off at the light switch?
Thank you for the instructions it’s so helpful
You bet!
Great vid - thank you! We have three of these. Had them for a few years now, but 2 of them make an awful humming noise and one has even started making a buzzing noise at points when it's on the slowest setting. Both forward and reverse flow. Do you know whether these have an oil hole anywhere? I can't find any info that states if they need lubricating. Thank you!
How do you change the speed on it? I just had mine installed but no breeze is coming from it, it is barely moving
One pull chain is for the fan, the other is for the light. If your fan is on low speed, pull the fan chain and it should slow down until it stops. Pull again for high speed. Again for medium. Again for back to low. If that doesn’t work, do you have a dimmer switch? If so, turn it all the way up then try the chain again. If still no, you may have a problem with the fan.
This was perfect. I have the same original light as yours and I lost my instructions 😅
Glad it could help!
Thank you made my installation a breeze.
Cool! Glad to hear it!
I dont have red wire from ceiling so where I connect blue too?
Most likely the black wire. If no red wire from the house, you may not be able to do a combo switch? Watch starting at 2:36 and see if that helps.
Wow this was amazing
Thank you so much🤘❤️
You bet! Thank you!
I can’t get the 2 screws out of the bracket. Any suggestions??
Hmm are they stripped or just stuck? If stuck maybe some wd-40? If still no luck I’d get it replaced.
Tutorials are soooooo much better than figuring out written instructions from the pre RUclips age,lol,yes,I am that old.
You and me both! :)
Does this kit come with wire connectors or do I need to buy them separately?
Mine came with them
@@savemoneydiy4 that's really good to hear. Thanks for the reply. Gonna try and install it tomorrow 😁
@@savemoneydiy4we were successful in installing this fan in one go, thanks to your super helpful video. Thank you! And we were two noobs to home stuff.
Hello. Im installing a fan to a old house in san francisco. I only have black...red and bare wires. What do i do?
It's been 7 months, did you figure it out ?
See if anything here helps: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/29459/what-do-i-do-if-there-are-only-two-wires-coming-from-my-ceiling-electrical-box
The fan doesn't work unless I flip the wall switch to on . So I have to use the pull chain to turn off light to use just the fan or visa versa. Any ideas There is a red wire also in the ceiling box and only one wall switch. I have same setup in two other rooms and I don't have this problem. Any ideas? Thank you.
The way you describe it pulling the chains for either light or fan is how I would expect it to work with a single wall switch, sounds like it’s working as intended. Wondering how your other rooms are wired...does the fan turn on without the wall switch turned on? It has to draw power from somewhere, maybe it’s wired to a second switch that’s on or some kind of active connection always on without a switch? But the red wire in ceiling box is for the ceiling fan’s light, which you use if the light and fan will be controlled separately (like a combo switch). I didn’t put pics of switches in this video, but there are in my other video, start at 3:19 ruclips.net/video/yq5lPkVtzDQ/видео.html Sorry don’t have a complete answer for you but hope it all works out. Let us know if you figure something out. Thanks!
@@savemoneydiy4 Thank you for the reply. Yes in 3 rooms fan operate whether wall switch is on or off. Difference is the fan I can't control is in Florida room which was an addition to the house some years ago. Well it's not a critical issue, So I'll leave it as is. Just though there might be a simple solution. Once again Thank You :)
Best tutorial yet! Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Is the wire setup for the single light switch all the same for all ceiling fans?
Wiring for the house can be different, especially if the home is older. Wiring for the fan could be different, just have to check the specific fan you are working with.
The 4 screws on the side are impossible to take off! My husband and I are nearly stripping it! How did you take them out so easily??
Hmm ours were pretty easy. They were in tight, but not tough to get out. Does your screwdriver match up well with the screws? Try a thicker or thinner screwdriver head, it might help. And stay straight on with the screw, don’t come in at an angle. Hopefully it works for you!
@@savemoneydiy4 we think the factory just made ours a bit tight so we used a needle nose vice grip and it worked like a charm 😆
The McDonald’s on gudgell road in independence Missouri has these in the play place.
Does the green have to be connected because I dont see my ground wire
Hello take a look at this it covers some options for when you don't have a ground wire from the house: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/29459/what-do-i-do-if-there-are-only-two-wires-coming-from-my-ceiling-electrical-box
What color is the bare wire?????
Copper
@@savemoneydiy4 okay thank you I attempted to install my ceiling fan in my bedroom but it has a red wire and my light switch is a single light switch so stopped and left it alone until I can have somebody who knows why my single switch light has a red wire coming out the ceiling
Good call. When electrical is not straightforward best to have a pro look at it.
This video was a life saver!!!! Thank you!!!
You bet!
What if you only have 2 black wires... how are you supposed to do that
For two black wires from the ceiling this may help: www.google.com/amp/s/answers.yahoo.com/amp/qna/20100406090119AAldgnb
I have a good question do the metal box has to be ceiling fan rated box or can it just be a regular standard box that originally came with the house?....
Yes good question. Keep in mind the weight of your ceiling fan. The one in this video is pretty light weight, definitely under 50 lbs. Here are some pages that might help:
diy.stackexchange.com/questions/21082/how-to-tell-if-a-ceiling-junction-box-is-braced-to-hold-the-weight-of-a-ceiling
www.houzz.com/discussions/2970384/does-this-look-like-a-ceiling-fan-rated-electrical-box
Thank you so much for ther video! Was able to install my self thanks to you
Good job! Glad it helped!
Hey man i have a problem . I dont have a bare wire . only thing thats coming out of the ceiling from were the light was is. 1 black wire and 2 white wires. The fan I have is the same thing as yours. What do I do to make it work?
A multimeter may help figure out what these wires do. Here’s what I would try, though as soon as I got uncomfortable with it I would call for an electrician, so proceed with caution and at your own risk. Also risk of shorting out the fan and breaking it if wires are connected wrong, so again proceed at your own risk. With power on to the room (careful!) you can test each wire. (Remember to turn the breaker off again before connecting wires later.) In general, you want to find the wires that are always hot - my guess it is the black one and one of the white ones, but could be wrong. If black is always hot, connect that to fan’s black wire. If one white is always hot, connect fan’s white to that one. If one white is hot only when wall switch is on, connect fan’s blue and red wires to that one. If a wire from the ceiling is never hot that is likely your ground. If no ground, take a look at these, and you may find other helpful info too. Good luck and be safe.
diy.stackexchange.com/questions/29459/what-do-i-do-if-there-are-only-two-wires-coming-from-my-ceiling-electrical-box
www.google.com/amp/s/answers.yahoo.com/amp/qna/20100406090119AAldgnb
Hi Mike. I want to thank you for your video but I have a couple questions that you might be able to answer. I do not have a ceiling light or any electrical supply except for plugs in the wall. I want to connect the fan with a "swag" type cord that plugs into the wall. Does this particular fan haave that cord? How do I hook this fan up using a swag plug in?
Unfortunately I am not familiar with how or if that could be done. Keep the question here, though, someone else may find it and have an answer.
Thank you for the clear directions
You’re welcome 😊
Bro, I tried and it was so simple to install. But when I turned on the fan and light, i could see a spark and it shorts. Why so? One update, my house wires are so heavy. So not sure even after I tug them it touches and shorts. Or could that be fans problem? It’s brand new though.
Hmm sounds like wires are hooked up wrong? Sounds like not your fault though. House wire colors may be wrong - like your black house wire is actually a white and vice-versa? Exchange the fan just tell the store you installed exactly like instructions said and it didn’t work. I would then get a pro to install the new one. Tell them what happened with the first fan.
Problem could also be in the switch-house connection instead of the fan-house connection.
Did this set have screws for the blade assembly for you cause my set didn't come with screws, lucky I could use the old screws on my old ceiling fan, not gonna deal with hassle of returning it to customer service, but still shitty.
That’s a hassle. Glad it worked out though. Yes mine had the screws included.
Can you install the bracket directly onto the ceiling or you need to mount it to the junction box?
The bracket needs something sturdy to attach to. Attaching just to a drywall ceiling is a definite no-go. Need a joist or something sturdy. But the junction box is also important for electrical reasons. It helps protect against fire risk in case your wiring ever comes loose. Check this out on junction boxes: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/82173/mount-ceiling-fan-without-electrical-box
Hi,
What is the maximum wattage bulb that can be used with the fan?
Not sure what the max is, but I switched the LED bulb that came with it out for a 65w incandescent so I could use it with a combo light/fan dimmer switch, and it works just fine.
@@savemoneydiy4 Thanks for the info
Awesome video. Thank you. That was a time saver
Glad it helped!
This was very helpful, however I would like to add something. Once the wiring part is finished and you are ready to mount the motor, the side that’s hanging while you finish the wiring STAYS in that hole and mounts to the bracket underneath, while the other side with 2 holes in the motor mount attaches on the underside, or the floor side. I finished the wiring, then took motor mount out because I thought both sides attached on the underside of the mounting bracket. In doing this the hanging side that goes into the hole to hang, which only has one attaching screw, would not tighten. After watching this video closely, I saw that you never removed the fan mount from the hanging hole, and therefore the receiving thread for the screw was in the correct position and it tightened right up. Initially I thought the receiving hole had been stripped at the factory, but not so. This was an easy mistake to make, you would think the fan would mount on the same side of the bracket, but it clearly does not. I hope I explained this clearly, I just want to save some one else from the same aggravation I experienced. Videos are helpful, but some things you just have to figure out yourself
Good eye, yes the “one-screw” side of the mount stays above the bracket while the “two-screw” side stays below the bracket. Thanks for pointing that out!
This was gold!!!
Please pin this comment. I could have saved so much time since the video (or the manual for that matter) didn't really explain that very specific thing. Thank you!
Great video! Question: Should I turn off ALL of the possible circuits? If not, which exact ones?
If your circuit breaker panel has breakers labeled for what area of the house they control, that really helps. Also test switches and outlets in the room after the breaker is off to verify there is no power to the room. Otherwise, you can turn all breakers off and that way you will be sure you’re safe. Good luck and stay cool!
Simple install. Thank you.
You bet and thanks for commenting!
Does the fan blow decent air?
In a small room yes. 100 sq feet room we are very happy with it. Had it in another room around 225 sq feet and it wasn’t blowing enough air around for that, so we traded for a 52” fan and it’s much better.
I installed one of these today and everything worked fine. But after running it for about an hour, it started to give off a burning smell. I checked all the wiring and it looks good. Is that smell normal with a new fan?
No, definitely not normal. If your wiring was straightforward and done right, then I would return the fan and try again with a new one. If still a problem, I would call a pro.
@@savemoneydiy4 thank you!
Thank you for the step by step
You bet and thanks for commenting!
Exelent Video 🙏🙏🙏 I just install this with this video Thankyou
Good job and thank you! 👍
42 Inch Mainstays Armitage Ceiling Fan
Best instructional video
Thank you!
Wow you are so thorough, thank you!
You bet! Glad it could help!
This helped so much!!
Glad to hear it!
Excellent video helped me a lot!!
Glad to hear it!