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Learn the proper and safe way to install a ceiling fan in your home in this free video clip series.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Learn about the different components involved with installing a ceiling fan and how to keep them organized in this free video clip.
Learn about the different tools you will need to install a ceiling fan in this free video clip.
Learn how to pre-assemble the motor of a ceiling fan in this video series on installing one in your house.
Learn how to preassemble the fan blades when installing a ceiling fan in this free video clip.
Learn how to assemble the cover for your ceiling fan in this free video clip.
Learn how to attach the fan blades to the motor in this free video clip.
Learn the proper way to attach the base box of the ceiling fan to the ceiling in this free video clip.
Learn how to make sure you have the correct wire attachments when installing your ceiling fan in this free video clip.
Learn the final steps on how to mount your fan's base box to the ceiling in this free video clip.
Learn how to install the mounting bracket to hold the fan in place in this free video clip.
Learn how to prepare the wiring needed to install your ceiling fan in this free video clip.
Learn how to wire your ceiling fan correctly and safely in this free video clip.
Learn how to mount the motor of the fan to the ceiling correctly and safely in this free video clip.
Learn how to attach the assembled fan blades to the fan motor after it is connected to the ceiling in this free video clip.
Learn how to stop the ceiling fan from wobbling when it spins in this free video clip.
Learn how to operate your newly installed ceiling fan in this free video clip.
The first motorized ceiling fan was invented in 1862 by an American named Philip Diehl. Before that fans were powered mostly by running water that turned a turbine. Of course there was stiff competition after his invention was such a success but Diehl kept improving upon his fan adding two more blades to his initial two and by the 1920’s the ceiling fan became almost a staple in every household in America. Not only were they relatively cheap but they kept energy costs down by circulating air much cheaper than central air. This was especially beneficial during the Great Depression. Although few new fans were sold during this time the ones already in circulation were able to help alleviate, even in a small way, the financial burdens of the country.
In this video series you will learn how to install your own ceiling fan from beginning to end. Our expert home inspector will walk you through the parts and tools needed as well as the wiring and even how to fix a wobble in the fan. There are multiple steps and parts but each is fully covered and detailed. Let this series make light work of what could seem like a heavy job!
George A. Finn III George Finn is an expert in mechanical systems. He has a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. George is a licensed engineer and licensed home inspector who holds two U.S. and European patents.<BR /><BR />George has been felling trees and cutting wood for firewood for over 30 years. His most recent project involved him personally felling and cutting firewood from 80 trees.dkdk
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