How To Install A Ceiling Fan!

Hey, My name is Tom. I don't know about you but I find myself wanting to DO everything myself. I consider myself a Jack Of All Trades. Master of none. What you'll find here will be anything from building or fixing cars or trucks, building or remodeling projects and everything in between. I get myself into some pretty interesting situations.
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[@marycontryman5496]

I taught school for 33 years. You are gifted with know how skills, but I think that these videos truly show your gift as a teacher. I am sure your kids like learning from you. This is a great idea!

[@mikemanjo2458]

Tom, I love this series! So much great info! Thank you for taking the time to do this for us! ❤🙏Jane in SC

[@barbstanek6211]

Thank you so much for creating this series Tom! We learn more quickly when we are shown how to do a task!! Don't tell Dawn, but I love you!! (Don't worry Dawn, I'm old enough to be your mother!! I just appreciate you two so much!) :D

[@kakylong2]

Tom, I like these videos. I love your disclaimer at the beginning of the video. 😅 The jury is still out on if you should even have a drivers license. 🤣 What if you needed to change a florescent light out to another type of light. Would it be the same as matching up all the wires? Keep these videos coming. 😊

[@cheryllovestoread]

My mom always put pins in her mouth like that while sewing. To this day, I still do it. Thanks for the Mom Memory. ☺️

[@tgayer1]

My mom, too! One time she put push pins in her mouth while attaching Christmas ribbon to a post, and she thought she swallowed one...so my dad took her to the ER. She was fine...she didn’t swallow anything! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@aimeebe198]

I used to do that too until I accidentally swallowed one.

[@chrisludwig3610]

Thanks for making this look achievable for us not as mechanically inclined. Love your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@commonsense2462]

Thank you Tom for taking the time to teach us these basic DIY things. I know it takes 2, 3, 4 times longer to film and edit. Not to mention moving the camera around.

[@rhondahigh7005]

GOD bless him for taking the time to do this for us!!!

[@susie-q96]

Too late! I recently paid a handyman to install a ceiling fan in a bedroom. 😕 BUT, now I’ll know how to do it. We could use another ceiling fan in this house. 😊 Can you give the name/model of this particular ceiling fan please? Thanks for the videos.

[@fancyflamingo123]

The screws in the mouth... :) :)

[@letiziagallinari222]

I’m so happy u r doing this series…i told my son-in-law about ur channel

[@letiziagallinari222]

I WAS SO EXCITED TO SEE YOUR VIDEO COME UP….WAS THE FIRST ON!!!!!

[@teresabuchanan6836]

This series needs to be more than just 2-3 weeks. We could learn SOOOOOOO much from you! Please consider continuing this and teach us to do whatever projects you happen to be working on that day.😊 We can all flip houses together.

[@joannecalcutt6724]

Get his subscribers over 50K and he may.

[@cathrino]

That’s a lot of work. He could do one “teaching” video a week after he reached 50k subscribers. 😀

[@JenOooo]

Come on, one a month we'd all be glued regardless 😂

[@toocooltobeold]

You make this look so easy! Congrats on getting to 40K subscribers!

[@stephc.4668]

Great video and step-by-step! Ya know...this could end up being a niche for you...just saying. I would watch and try a lot of them! 😊 You have a great personality and you show the little goofs too! 😂

[@joyhancock4041]

Another great tutorial video! My dad and I installed 2 ceiling fans when I moved into my current house. Quick question - if this ceiling has never had a ceiling fan before- do you have to be concerned about the added weight to the ceiling? Seems to me that my ceiling fan instruction book said to verify ceiling fan mount before installing. Perhaps that’s not a concern with newer ceiling fans. Thoughts?

[@conniesoares157]

Enjoy your teaching method, fortunate to have a husband who knows how to do these things. Happy to see you are up to 40.6k subscribers 🎉🎉

[@lizduchaney5309]

Awesome job! You are so patient. I could do that! I also love your disclaimer at the beginning 😊

[@angelatorregrossa-mz6cb]

Hey Tom. Great series! Hey, in one of Dawn’s videos you unclogged a drain (I think it was the kitchen sink). I’ve been trying to find it so we can use that method to unclog our tub drain. Do you remember that? If yes, can you please demonstrate or tell that method? TIA

[@TheSecondSoprano]

My husband says that a ceiling fan needs more support in the attic than a light. Are you ever concered about the weight difference between a light and a ceiling fan?

[@sheryld1957]

Wow it has been a really long time since I replaced a ceiling fan. They have come a long way with how to do it. But then you also made it look easy. Thanks for making us feel like we can do this too

[@lisaharr1477]

I love this series Tom ! Thank you for doing this !

[@carrie3206]

Super excited that I can now install my ceiling fan with confidence! It has been literally years, if not more than a decade, that I have had a ceiling fan in a box, waiting to be installed. I was told I needed a bracket installed inside the ceiling and now I can see that the bracket can be installed on the outside. 🤦‍♀️ I hope I have that right. 😊

[@carrienishikawa1465]

I have a ceiling fan and light that I bought 15 years ago to replace a really old outdated one. I got frightened about doing it, although I thought I should be able to do it. Now I am confident I can!😊

[@Edu_Kate]

Ok, you got me beat. My "new" fixtures waiting to be installed are about 4 years old. I hope I still like them after all this time. Next worry, will my popcorn ceiling texture show a void, a gap with the new fixtures?

[@MelissaB3]

Questions for this video: what does “grounding” mean for electrical work? What is the best way to balance ceiling fan blades (our are off balance somehow and make noise if we put it on speed 2 or higher). I think there are weights involved? Questions in general: How to change drill bits/reverse direction, use drill confidently How to install a missing tile on bathroom wall Compliments: Love the intro, love the screws in the mouth tip, appreciate the close-up shots, and love the series in general. From my perspective, don’t worry too much about having to set down the camera sometimes. It’s a casual tutorial and I’d rather you produce content in a real-life way, rather than produce less content because you feel like you have to set up a whole other camera/ladder/lighting, etc. Whatever you want to do, of course but only go through that extra effort if it’s ultimately easier for you-not necessary for me as a viewer.

[@girlonaswing9439]

Awesome, I love this fix repair, replace series.

[@elizabethsydnor5247]

Tom, you are so sweet to teach us how to do all of these things. This is valuable information

[@lizzabbott]

Thank you for taking your valuable time to patiently teach us how to do these things, Tom !

[@kennethbailey9853]

Thank you !😁

[@judyebell7548]

love your honest introduction. You have experience, but you only hold a drivers license. too funny. thanks for the video.

[@shellyvega5704]

When you open KZbin and have to choose between Dawn and Tom 🥴 hahaha!!! I'm not a "liker" of videos but I have committed to liking every one of your videos to help you reach your goal by your birthday! 🎉

[@jacki838]

How do you pop the cover off to change the light bulb?

[@luciareynolds4201]

How long did that actually take you Tom?

[@bettyreagan1222]

If you wear a t-shirt with a pocket, it helps to keep nuts and blots handy.

[@tammyi363]

Well this would have come in handy a month ago when I changed out ours! Lol! It hasn’t fallen on us (above our bed) so it’s all good. 😊

[@bdrummond5414]

I love how Dawn shows us how to get rid of stuff and you show us how to shock the poo out of our husbands with upgrades they (we🥴) put on their “to do” list 😅. Seriously though we’ve been putting off the kitchen light/fan since we had the ceiling redone! I need a tall enough ladder now 🧐

[@anji5635]

Tom, thank you for doing these videos.... great information.

[@kelseyd4196]

NO WAY! I haven't even WATCHED this video yet and you read my mind!!! We are literally getting a ceiling fan for one of our rooms this weekend! And now here's my how-to. 👏😄 Tom, you rock!!!

[@joyhancock4041]

You can do it!!

[@NLY1WAY4U]

Looks so easy when you do it! Great instructions! Thank you Tom!

[@luciareynolds4201]

I like that hat! Is it new? Newer? Newish?

[@luciareynolds4201]

Woohoo!!! Let’s go!

[@teresabuchanan6836]

QUESTION, Tom. How do you level an already installed fan, when they get off balance andbstart wobbling??? I love this series. Thank you

[@zephirinedrouhin3735]

Bolts in your mouth made me laugh. Thank you for sharing your skills!

[@sharonwalshthompson8185]

You are crushing it with these how to videos!

[@jenniferbarney4220]

Love the warning at the start!! Another great lesson. 😊

[@leahbuchholz8556]

You make it looks so easy👍

[@joyceschetter5871]

Cool topic!! My hubby and I installed a fan once but now need to do another. Thanks for the instruction today and item enjoying your daily how to series.

[@lindamarsden8024]

I love your disclaimer at the beginning, I put painters tape over the light switch so it doesn't get turned on by accident. Thank you for doing this, 😎💖

[@susanaustin4809]

Fantastic. Thank you so much

[@morningsidewithkelley]

I installed a fan years ago and love this refresher. Thanks Tom!

[@msplum3306]

Haha you had the HEAVY motor hanging by that one wire. I slip one side of motor bracket into ceiling bracket and let it hang by that OR have an extra pair of hands to hold motor til wires are all connected and motor is secured on ceiling bracket. Whatever works - it’s all good. 👍

[@sueshields9107]

You are SO awesome Tom! Thank you for doing these!!

[@amymomo]

These are great. I'm gonna' love this little series. It will be great to reference for future needs. Thanks Tom!

[@macknpegfay4140]

Looking forward to your daily "Tips from Tom" videos. I particularity enjoy your little "words of wisdom" ie: screws in mouth, don't tighten all the way. 😊

[@beverlysearles61]

Thank you Tom for sharing your skills and humor! I'm very lucky to be married to a contractor. I love watching these videos!

[@beverlyness7954]

I love your 'how to' instructions. Very simple though had I not seen the video I might not have done some of the things you mentioned (like screws in the mouth, haha). I'm shorter than Dawn and noticed you were looking straight into the working area, so having a ladder tall enough (but not too tall) is a good idea as well. Thanks again.

[@barbkandel777]

I'm loving Tom's How To Series!

[@shellyjohnsen3667]

yay!!!!

[@beverlyjunge790]

Such a great video. Thanks again for sharing one of your many talents.

[@thelmakatherine5396]

Thanks for the great video. Can't wait for the next in the series.

[@nancycerreta5629]

So cool! I can do that too!! Thank you!

[@ericag2233]

Awesome! Just bought the outlet tester you showed yesterday. Thanks.

[@jinglesh1398]

Awesome video series! You're helping more people than you know

[@ellef4812]

Thanks, Tom! Well appreciated 😊

[@TheresaHoward-w9n]

This is one of my questions. Lol. I have shaped out fixtures before but never fan. Thanks!

[@paulaseiple336]

great series

[@lisaa3978]

Teaching us something that you also need to get done👍

[@teresabuchanan6836]

Thank you, Tom! I'm LOVING these videos!!!!

[@meredithmauldin1662]

Thank you for this one . . .ceiling fans intimidated me before.

[@terrisampson5377]

That was interesting, thanks so much!!

[@GabrielleGeorge]

I love the intro with your alter ego. 😂

[@user-vn6xo2tc9r]

Let’s get Tom to 50K!!!!

[@halleyangell655]

Handy Tips from Tom! I’m enjoying this series, I’m expecting weekly installments after your birthday 🎉

[@jillsutton6535]

.I live in the UK so the demonstrations are of no practical use as the wiring is different. Doesn't stop me loving watching you doing these things. Keep up the good work.

[@ritatrainor]

Hi Tom, which brand of ceiling fans do you prefer?

[@patticameron4435]

I must be a pro and didn’t know it. I also put screws and nails in my mouth. I figured it out when I put them on the top of the ladder and they rolled off. 😊 Great job on the ceiling fan!

[@robinglaze2970]

I love the beginning of these videos

[@mitzifox4601]

Thank you, Tom!!!! You are a fantastic teacher!!!!! Loving these videos!!!

[@sheilak4493]

Great information… thank you so much

[@meg11914]

Hi. Curious question I've always had watching diy on KZbin. Can anyone legally install electrical things like lights and fans in their home in the USA? I'm from Australia and a licensed electrician would be required to do so. Genuinely curious, not a criticism. Thanks.

[@betsykociuba5809]

You do make it look easy! I wonder if my husband would trust me to do these projects. 😉 He hates any plumbing, so I hope you'll help me learn how to do some simple fish plumbing repairs/installs.

[@valeriechaffins4638]

Tom, I love this series but I would respectfully ask that you use a tripod. All the camera movement makes it difficult for me to follow along. (I have to keep looking away, so I don’t get dizzy) if I’m the only person with this issue then please disregard this request! I’ll figure it out. Thank you!

[@angelawhipple5376]

I know what your saying, so I’m commenting below-while I’m cracking up bc you remind me of a carved pumpkin with your “teeth”!

[@rhondahigh7005]

I apologize for so many posts on yesterday's video. I just wanted to support you and give good feedback. I only shared the glass protector to help you and others. I will show restrait and have few comments. I am sorry. Today's video is very helpful, thank you.

[@melissataulbee2048]

I can do it! Thanks sooo much love you and Dawn so much.

[@beadboarddeWandverkleidung]

Great job, thanks Tom! Been watching your videos from the beginning. Cheers from Germany!

[@jim5812]

I wish I saw this video when I first bought my house, I had to have someone put in the fan for me.. but now I know how to do it for the next fan that would need to be replaced whenever that is lol

[@tjuebele]

There's 35 pieces of ceiling fan sitting on my dresser waiting for you to post this!!!😂😂😂🎉🎉❤❤

[@24carrotgold8]

You're too late! 😢I decluttered my ceiling fan still in the box during one of Dawn's all day events. I didn't know how to install it. 🥴

[@The-new-carnivore-me]

Even though the switch is off, you still could have power in the fixture box. It depends how they wired the room. Some electricians would go through the lighting box, and then end at the switch box. Not a practice I would recommend, but some of them do that.

[@dianeshackelford3349]

You made it look so simple. Ha. 4 screws in your mouth while speaking had me a little nervous! Thank you for this video!

[@danamariefellers]

I have a small hallway ceiling fan that the fan is not working. But when it did work the fan would vibrate badly. So is it possible that a wire had disconnected or is the fan bad?

[@bonnieleighton8280]

Tom, you’re doing a great job. So far I’ve known how to do these 2 projects but enjoy watching you explain them. 😊

[@tristanncarter4435]

Can lights please! Maybe replacing light fixtures with can light?

[@julielundberg354]

Sweet! I was going to have to wait for my husband (he hates doing honey do projects) or son to help me install a chandelier. Now I can do it myself! Thank you Tom

[@kcotjo]

Very very informative!! Thank you for the video!! Great job Tom!

[@heatheroliver9316]

How do you know what wire nuts to use? I never know. I just hope the guy before me knew... yikes

[@rebekahphillips2334]

The disclaimer! 🤣🤣 Great vid! Keep going!!

[@sharvo6]

Had a friend over to install my bedroom ceiling fan for a couple beers and some pizza. Not surprisingly he got some wires crossed, the light switch on the wall now turns on the fan, and I have to walk into the dark room to pull the chain cord to turn the light on 😅

[@tamirussell5789]

My Dad used to put tape over the switch so someone wouldn’t turn it on by accident.

[@DebbieLinville]

Many years ago before you tube I watched 2 physicians try to install a ceiling fan together. When they turned it on it started smoking and we had to call a professional and buy another ceiling fan . Too bad they did not have you as a teacher!