Cost To Install A Ceiling Fan Inplace Of A Light Fixture | Step By Step Instructions | THE HANDYMAN

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[@TheHandyman1]

I have an electrical video coming out in about a week on an older house. I live in an older house as well. The previous owner lived here since 1978. Not sure on the history after that.

[@smojovi]

@@TheHandyman1 Wash your hands after playing with your knob and tube!! ;)

[@shade38211]

Can honestly say I replaced many of these the hard way. Some didn’t have attic access and others I cut thru floor boards to fit 2x6 joist spacers for new metal boxes. This new style is perfect example of pay a premium price to save loads of time.

[@shade38211]

@John Lawson I happened upon this because wifey wanted a huge light over our table. Prefab modular house with crawl space for attic. Replaced most light boxes when we moved in years ago. First I had to wire outlets and lights in attic to even see and work in there. Cut through r30 insulation to get to those boxes and custom cut 2x6 boards for new metal boxes. I put this type in ,in less then 1/2 hour, with out crawling thru attic and almost no mess. Almost everything in life is subjective. Unbelievable time saver in my opinion.

[@lennyadams9448]

Mister J people

[@alsworkshop135]

I used to get mad when people would say, “ that much ?! But you were only here for 30 minutes?!” I learned early on to help educate my clients that they are not just paying me for my time while at their property. They are paying me for the entire time it takes to get the job done, and that includes time to go pick up materials, even if they are on in the trailer before they ever thought of the project, that time gets added into having the exact part they need me to have to get the job done. They are also paying for me to have my trailer/truck to be able to go get and bring materials to the property. When I have to get this detailed with some clients, I remind them that the reason they called me is because either they didn’t have the knowledge or the time or both to do the project (maybe not in those exact words) and so there is a cost to using someone else’s time and knowledge to get the project done. Another great video, thank you for helping to educate the people who call on us to help them get their projects done.

[@Worldsbestname]

Solid read mate, too true too

[@feralbeliever4248]

I'm drinking while watching this, and poured a drink out on my floor..."One for me, and one for my homey, Handy Andy."

[@marcusbrown7817]

Ayyyyee🍾

[@michaelsimi2831]

HAMMER THAT LIKE BUTTON!! Me: damn that’s a great idea I’ll get hammered too!! 🤙🏾🍒CUZZEN

[@MidwestCoinHunter]

Turning the switch off may save you a trip to the basement but you MUST still check for power at the fixture. Would be plain silly to assume that the person who wired that room brought power through the switch and not the fixture especially in an older home. I’ve even seen newer homes with power at the fixture. NEVER TRUST ANYONE ELSES WORK.

[@Justanotherwhiteguyyabish]

If the power is in the light box and you turn the switch off and only touch the neutral and switch leg that you removed from the light you will not get shocked.

[@mystummyhurt826]

@@Justanotherwhiteguyyabish sometimes, especially older houses, power doesn’t always go to the switch, it’s goes to the fan first, and gets reversed, so the switch can be off, but power will still be in the fan. Best bet for homeowners is to switch the breaker off to be safest

[@Multi4204life]

My personal favorite is when you shut off all of the breakers and everything is still hot🔥

[@Dominick_84]

As a licensed electrician great explanation love the fact that you explained the difference between the different type of electrical box rating. This man knows his stuff.

[@dolfinwriter5389]

I'm not a licensed electrician, but a career Navy electrician, and I'm SHOCKED to see this man trust his life to a wall switch vs. turning off the breaker and then verifying that there is no power on the wires like a SMART electrician.

[@michaelmeadows9374]

Great example of how easy it is to do something like that but also cost considerations that have to go into it that a lot of people don't realize.

[@jcgalmiche8352]

People that say "Your way to high" 1.They are not in business and they are just here for the beard(yeah I know WIERD) 2.They are new in business. 3.They are going out of business and don't know it.

[@joaquinsuarez6090]

Once I was installing a light fixture and just turned off switch. A kid walks into room asking why is so dark while turning switch on and got me shocked really good. Since then I turn braker box plus switch. Learned the hard way!

[@flippopotamuss]

Great vid! One thing I like to do when working on an angled or vault, is attach a string to the brace and let a bunch hang down out of the hole while getting it up through the hole.. That way, if it tips and slides down the vault, I have that line to retrieve that bracket. Yes, I did learn that trick the hard way...

[@Nothingbutathing]

Your content is gold! Especially appreciate you talking details about pricing. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to do the videos!

[@rodmir500]

I have never thought about treating this task as two different tasks. I have always just charged a little more and took the hit for it not being a fan rated box. This opened my eyes and I will consider it two different tasks in the future. Thanks

[@weemanling]

At the end of the day if your rates were too high for people they wouldn't pay you to do the job. These companies that own the houses just want the job done and your reputation and skill speaks for itself so they're happy to pay what you quote. Great video as always, highly educational.

[@jeffjohnson2977]

Why do these nim-rods give these videos "thumbs down", these are all great information videos, Handyman does great work step by step, how can you not learn from him, and to take the time to explain how its done the right way, keep up the great work Handyman!!!

[@TheHandyman1]

Thank you

[@josephrodriguez8124]

VALUABLE INFORMATION! I’m getting ready to do this same thing on Monday and you are now my KZbin dad wether you like it or not

[@bnasty267]

I've stopped messing with running 14/3 and doing double switches for retrofit fans. Many of the nicer fans come with a wireless remote or you can buy one separate on Amazon for less than $15. Then, you can control light/fan and adjust fan speed (L/M/H), which you can't do from a double switch. The remotes have a holster that mounts on the wall, or you can put it on the nightstand or whatever. Easier install (costs customer way less than pulling wire) and gives them the same/better benefits.

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

This, & gadgets like motion sensor light bulbs, will put basically skilled electricians out of work one day. Vocational grads need to up their game & knowledge.

[@DavidMoncrief]

Even better - some come with "smart" kits in addition to the remotes.

[@s.n.9485]

@@droolbunnyxo9565 so those motion lights and remotes will wire houses, buildings, troubleshoot, and everything else an electrician does? Must be some powerful technology.

[@michaelsmith8467]

I despise remotes. Home depot has a unit(Hunter) that fits in the wall outlet and gives you complete control of the fan. They come with dip switches in case you install more than one unit in your house so you're not turning one off and turning another one on else where in the house from the same controller.

[@Matasky2010]

@@michaelsmith8467 Every electronic comes with a remote these days, why would you not want to have the same convenience with a fan??

[@deejohnson5163]

As always, great job, great advice. I appreciate that knowledge you pass on. Thank you.

[@scyarch1136]

Love videos like this. I do a significant amount of this type of work for family-owned rental property, so I have a skewed notion of what things actually cost in the real world when outsourcing stuff. Pop replacement garbage disposals off and on like candy because they go bad so often, block out for fan installs for the future etc. It just helps to know going rates to back myself up when the head boss thinks he isn't getting his money's worth on top of all the other random stuff I do for the business.

[@andymann6351]

It takes me back seeing video of the shop from the past. No drawers on the work bench! :-) I can't wait to see the Handyman Business video that comes out!

[@MikeYeah]

You're awesome bro, I just did 2 ceiling fans today and I love learning MORE and MORE!

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That's a neat remodel kit, I haven't seen that kind before. thumbs up!

[@marcuslombardo727]

Watch every day to and from work. Thanks for the great content Handyman!

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Love your stuff man it's helpful for the business

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Dude we live in a world apart from others. Our job is a daily hustle and I love it, but it ain't for the weak. 20+ years experience in nearly every trade. Thank you for making these videos man. It's very helpful 👍🙏🇺🇸

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I love this man! I wish more people would watch this video. Especially the first minute or so. I appreciate you brotha

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I see The Handyman new videos, I smash the like button, I then watch the video. In that order!

[@TheHandyman1]

Thank you.

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Same here!

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Yup, no doubt it will be worth the view. Even the old stuff was spot on every time!

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Awesome info! Thanks for the videos, I've learned a lot! Take care and stay safe!

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Those kits that fit in between the studs are really awesome.

[@flyby8049]

Just did one the other day in a screened in sunroom. Very easy. Great video

[@justinreilly4111]

cant wait for that next video on the business channel. Thanks for sharing.

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I am going to binge watching your videos. Super useful for new home owners.

[@TheHandyman1]

Glad you like them!

[@jasonstaley9331]

All good handyman talk to themselves while working. It's self-coaching and prevents mistakes and accidents.

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[@TheHandyman1]

Great to hear!

[@charlesmcadory8286]

It doesn't sound like much until that person has to climb up in the attic in the dead of summer and run wire.

[@jfkansas5508]

That just makes someone work faster.

[@bobbyb322]

No that's just hot

[@flippopotamuss]

WARRRRM!

[@benjaminbills1998]

i would rather be running wire then installing heat runs and returns.

[@theothermarshal]

Good to see Andy so prominently featured in this one... kinda got a little worried about him some of that reno rona that's been going around.

[@alsworkshop135]

“Reno Rona!” That’s good stuff! LOL

[@haydenuk02]

Top work and looks good . Thanks for the content stay safe and take care

[@TheHandyman1]

Thanks, you too!

[@haydenuk02]

@@TheHandyman1 No problem mate and thank you 👍

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You a perfect video to HELP me with my DIY. I’m going to use your trick and ideas. THANK YOU!

[@jasonpower1717]

Handyman probably doesn't have the customers anymore where he goes in after someone has destroyed a project like this and its up to him to complete the job and repair the mistakes made. Paying a reasonable rate for a guy who has the tools, looks/acts professional and completes the project. Worth every penny!

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Day 2 of asking Handyman to use Howdy in intro.

[@spyderingwithdandenise7064]

I found a small piece of double sided tape will help keep your sanity when lining up the hanging bracket to the post construction fan box.

[@El_Chapo1972]

Great video, very informative

[@soupesoupe]

Alright, I wanted to do it myself and was looking for a video but I think I'll hire someone now. Even though I'm sure your instructions are simple. I don't fully get it so I don't want to burn my house down. Now to find a handyman...

[@ambush28]

Putting your hand on the ceiling fan and feeling the vibration works a lot better than listening when checking fan speed.

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WOW! good money earned. Keep up the videos, love them.

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Nice. Keep up the good work.

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[@johnpatterson1807]

I totally get what you mean... but some of my “little old ladies” have a fixed income way higher than mine 😂. Not all old ppl. living off social security,....Great video! Good to see Handy Andy again 👍

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But a lot of us "old folk" who can't afford it, so we watch him and DIY it ourselves ! 😁😁

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You GET what you PAY for . What is PERFECTION worth to You ? PS: The beard game looks STRONG right now H•Man .

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Lol @ "beard game."

[@jovanyjuarez7772]

You are a lucky man to have clients that pay well. Where I live I’m lucky if I can charge 100 for a fan. I have installed a fan in under an hour so it’s still good but not as good as you’re payment

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Subbed to both channels now, I was missing out.

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👍👍😀 love the voice changes!

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Excellent Job 👍 I liked the pricing part . Thanks 🙏

[@JimService]

I like like the hammer handle for pushing up the insulation tip though it might still poke through the vapour barrier. One problem I ran into in a house with a 3rd floor loft was that the centre light in a second floor was in a 11" joist space, too narrow for those remodel supports. One joist was, I think, a builtup beam to support a loft wall.

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Then you take the bar and cut it, re-insert the threaded thing on the end, and you can fit it between the framing. It takes some time to customize, but it can be done.

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Thank you for preaching the truth for handyman from our perspective. Your pricing is the same as mine. The people who scoff aren't the ones I want for clients! Had any jobs where you ended up eating it? I have.

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I was hoping you were going to upload a video today ;)

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Smashed it!!!!!!

[@TheHandyman1]

Thank you.

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Love it, videos are awesome 😎

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great video thanks

[@hphillips7425]

Good video interesting and educational

[@seanhiscock]

Good looking job.

[@beerhistory]

Thanks! I couldn't figure out what to do about the existing box until you showed me how to just knock it out!

[@scottbitz5222]

Seeing this tells me I need to check the box in the room we want to add a fan. Fortunately, I have full attic access, so if it's not supported (and I might as well check the other rooms) I can easily do that from the attic!

[@chadlane1409]

If you wanted 2 seperate switches without the hassle of fishing wires, Lutron makes a great combination speed control and dimmer that is easy to install

[@Ang.0910]

Thanks!

[@kimeguilarte6696]

I like the way you like to teach teaching me❤

[@kingokafor6215]

Very well narrated but video should be more zoomed on what he's working on

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You're hilarious man. I love it.

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[@ganjawizard4547]

You make it look so easy lol peace

[@chrisgreene8004]

I have a few questions and I would be very grateful if you could answer them 1-How do you have all the knowledge about being a handy man 2-if you went to college what did u go for 3- did u join a construction company is that how u have all this knowledge Thank you if you could answer those

[@TheHandyman1]

1 I started working for an electrician when I was around 10. 2 I have a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management from CSU. 3 I have worked for the largest construction company in the USA as a Construction Superintendent. I have another youtube channel all about business. Here is the link. kzbin.info/door/MDrLJJDIhcXjSYrPy5iOrg

[@shawnkarvonen]

Good video man

[@NorthernGuyRob]

American prices do seem high for labor compared to here in the UK I had my whole house required including networking cables (brick house so channeling up walls) took two electricians a week..... in USD it worked out to less than $4,000

[@TheBasedUchiha]

You pay for quality. There's a reason the UK follows US code standard and not the other way around.

[@donreinholz8121]

Those fan remodel kits save you a lot of work. Where can I buy extension poles and attachments to hold up plastic sheeting? Home Depot?

[@TheHandyman1]

Not sold at Home Depot. Here is the link to where I go them. amzn.to/3dXX9TU

[@AaronCo29]

Handyman, 1st the caffine makes you shaky, then you get to a point that you need glasses, then you end up working off of memory and you leave your glasses in the truck all of the time and cut back on coffee from 20 cups a day to 2 or 3. Oh and you start getting a gut LOLOL. As for the charges, I say get it cause you are worth it! and like you said, I have been in more houses than I can count where the ceiling light box has broke from the weight of the ceiling fan or hanging sideways and slapping the popcorn off ceiling and they say, "I thought about shutting it off, but I needed the light on and was afraid to get under it to pull the string"

[@jfkansas5508]

Easier to get a fan that has a wireless remote control that you can mount on the wall. Can run the fan and light from that.

[@c182SkylaneRG]

I want to thank you for the demonstration. I have three of those old-work fan boxes sitting in the basement waiting to be installed, and it's always nice to see how they're "supposed" to work before getting into a project. :) Now my issue is I have short ceilings (7' 6") and I'm having trouble finding a fan I like the look of that my 6' father-in-law isn't gonna be bouncing his head off of...

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All i do is sit on my couch at night and watch this dudes channel.

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When does your show on HGTV start? Would be way better than what they have now.

[@mattking67]

I see your air pressure controller on the visor ...do you have a video about that equipment on your truck? Is it effective for a standard (bumper-pull) trailer?

[@TheHandyman1]

I love it. I use it for my travel trailer. I have the info on my 3rd channel. I might put it up on my business channel too.

[@jonathancupsie471]

You still have to check if its hot, if they looped the wire and sent power to the light and then to the switch you will still get hit have to turn the breaker off.

[@bobbystanley8580]

You are very correct

[@didafm]

He's coccky. He thinks he knows everything lol. He gonna get zapped

[@RaymondMize]

Make a video and briefly talk about how you handle favors for friends and family. I’m sure you could get annoyed or overwhelmed eventually. Sweet videos, keep it up!

[@felixspataro5778]

I have a question! So if you did end up having to install another switch one for the fan speed and one for the light of that fan, how would you do so? Is there two different load lines on the fan, one for fan speed and one for the light on the fan ? Just curious

[@hunterm.172]

Please dress up like you did at the end of this video for your next job hahaha

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Business is business and if you and your customer see the benifits in your business relationship, then you're doing it right.

[@nicholaswilson2921]

? Can you hook up a ceiling fan on a string of pod lights with one switch.. or do you need to have it wired separately

[@samuelm370]

I held my nose during an entire biden ad without skipping so that you could get the 3/4 of a penny for the view lol

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You mean you watched the whole ad without sniffing?

[@TheHandyman1]

Thank you. That must have been painful.

[@jepurdum]

Do youtubers actually get money for ads watched and not skipped?

[@TheHandyman1]

Yes.

[@AlphaCat82]

Do you have any videos of replacing a recessed light fixture with a ceiling fan?

[@joaquinsuarez6090]

That's interesting. I guess if hole for recessed light is bigger than old construction fan bracket, you will have to patch hole with sheetrock first and then drill a smaller hole for ceiling fan box. If hole is the same size as ceiling fan box, then it would be same/similar work as shown on video.

[@717UT]

Speaking of insulation in ceilings, does anyone have any good advice as to the hazards of vermiculite? I have been told it is not hazardous, but then in my personal reading I discovered around 75% of it contains asbestos. I don't get anywhere near it without my respirator now

[@onemind369]

Thank you for your videos my handyman I.Q has gone from 1 to 5

[@nickstauder753]

Thanks!

[@davidmontalvo6560]

but your videos are very informitive thank you

[@davidmontalvo6560]

informative

[@markc2643]

My 60 y/o house has 4 ceiling fans. All 4 have the lights run off the switch with the fan always hot. I've seen so many in other houses that the switch runs the fan too. Is there some point in time that home builders stopped running 3 conductor up to the ceiling fixtures?

[@onemind369]

Haha I love this guy

[@BobbieTheTechGuy]

1:58 Dude! you're supposed to do BOTH the breaker and the light switch during your project, not just the light switch!🤣🤣🤣🤣 Those wires can still be live even with the switch off. So, therefore, you have to shut down the electricity from BOTH of the following I just mentioned.

[@Lexaire]

"I guess this is my home now" sad box that lives in the attic all alone.