Ceiling-Fan-Removal
No Problem For The
DIY'er
 I
built this ceiling-fan-removal page because I needed to switch a
ceiling fan from one room to another. The fan that needed to come down
has been in the house since it was purchased about 8 years ago so it's
time to get rid of it. It's not THAT bad but... it is a little
out-dated.
The process is as simple as 1-2-3 so just follow
the steps
and be sure to adhere to all safety precautions!!!
STEP 1. SAFETY PRECAUTION:(you knew
this was coming) don't get lazy and simply turn the
switch to the ceiling fan off... turn off the circuit breaker that
powers the switch to ensure nobody accidentally turns the switch on
while you're holding some bare wires.
Here's a list of the handyman tools you're
going to need to complete this project.
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Step ladder,
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screwdrivers, both phillips and regular,
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a voltage detector,
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needle-nose pliers
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Optional: cordless screwdriver.
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And a flashlight.
Vaulted Ceiling Safety
Removing a ceiling fan that's mounting
on a vaulted ceiling? Make sure you use a ladder that's tall enough to
use safely... and have someone hold it steady while you work.
Moving on... to step 2
STEP 2. Start with the light fixture and remove the
3 screws that hold it on. I didn't bother to take out the light
bulbs so be careful when handling the fixture. Once the 3 screws have
been removed you will expose the wires. This one had two wires secured
with wire nuts... one hot (blue wire) and the return (white wire).
Unscrew the wire nuts and you can separate the light fixture from the
unit.
STEP 3. ceiling-fan-removal blades next. I like to
use my cordless screwdriver on jobs like this cause it really speeds
things up. Remove two screws from each ceiling fan blade and set the
blades aside. That's pretty much it for this step.
STEP 4. Remove the ceiling fan motor cover by
un-screwing 2 screws on either side of the cover (4 screws in all).
Than remove the cover from the motor and set aside. Now that the
motor-cover is off you've exposed the ceiling fan motor mount. This
model has 3 screws holding the ceiling fan to the ceiling mount so
you'll have to remove all 3 screws and let the motor hang. (All modern
ceiling fans are manufactured with a built-in "Hanger" to allow the fan
to "hang" while you to wire it.
Ceiling-fan-removal
project is almost complete. The last thing to do is remove the "flush
mount" ceiling fan mounting plate from the ceiling.
If you're looking to re-install this ceiling
fan... follow this DIY ADVICE: This
ceiling fan mount was screwed directly into a ceiling joist so there
was no need to mount a ceiling fan bracket. If you're installing the
fan where one did not exist before please ensure that you have a secure
mounting position. If no ceiling joist exist... you may need to install
a ceiling fan bracket.
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