Power Ceiling Fan Wire Connection Diagram

Wiring ceiling fans can seem complicated but the task really just depends on the type of fan you are installing and how you want it to operate.

Power ceiling fan wire connection diagram.

In this diagram the black wire of the ceiling fan is for the fan and the blue wire is for the light kit. Whether you are looking to wire a ceiling fan with lights to one power switch or add a fan in a room without a switch source this guide will teach you how to wire a ceiling fan using four common scenarios and the best wiring methods. The black wire running to the ceiling box is connected to the other terminal on the switch. Power starting at the switch box this wiring diagram shows the power starting at the switch box where a splice is made with the hot line which passes the power to both switches and up to the ceiling fan and light.

The fan control switch usually connects to the black wire and the light kit switch to the red wire of the 3 way cable. Screw the ceiling fan bracket into the ceiling. Thread the wires coming out of your ceiling through the center of the bracket so that they hang freely below it. Ground connection diagram is shown separately.

Here the hot source is connected directly to the switch and 2 wire cable runs from there to the ceiling fan.