Install a Ceiling Fan where no Wiring exists

Do you have a switch in your bedrooms that controls a plug on the wall? Builders do this to save money, but it isn't really the most convenient set up! We show you how to add a ceiling fan to a bedroom that has a wall switch that controls a receptacle (the proper name for a plug). You can make your plug hot all the time or leave it on the switch with the light. The fan can be controlled by the pull chain and totally independent of the light. Get it working how you want it! Find out how here!
Warning: You'll need some former wiring experience. This is not a wiring coarse, but we show you how to get this job wired.
Whether you want to install a ceiling fan with a light or just a light, you need to get that wall switch to control a light in the room. Watch it to find out how.
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[@bevsucceeds]

Excellent video. I need a switch at the wall that has one switch for the light, one for the fan, and one for the receptacle. I think it's a similar procedure, but if you have such a video, please provide a link. Thank you.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

That's a very specific application, so I don't, but you can apply the principles and methods that I used here to make all of those wires switched.

[@weezgetupkid1]

Could be more thankful for you making this video so I could do it by myself today with minimal electrical experience and no issues whatsoever. The fan and light work PERFECT! Excellent!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

weezgetupkid1, that's great to hear! Thanks for the feedback. Please subscribe to our channel so that you will be notified when we post new videos.

[@luthier365]

Thanks so much for posting this! I have done a lot of basic "remove and replace" electrical projects, but never installed the wiring myself. I was a bit hesitant to try this until I watched this video. I was able to install Hunter's Fanaway ceiling fan with confidence. It would have helped to see the wires spliced together before the switch was reinstalled into the switch box, but the explanation beforehand was adequate. Definitely the most comprehensive instructional video on KZbin! Thanks again.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks for the feedback, Jack! Glad it helped you get your project done! Enjoy! Www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@nasrahmed1300]

You are awesome! I was like many other people very hesitant to try doing this myself, but after watching your video it took all my doubts away. Your detailed steps made it super easy for me to do my first ever wiring job! And you helped me save a bunch of money as I have three rooms that need this wiring done. Again THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Nasr Ahmed Thanks for the feedback! Best to you on your home repair! www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@RVFanatic]

I have watched 100's of video's on home improvement, in my opinion, best I have ever watched. Straightforward and to the point. Great work and thank you!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks for the positive feedback! Hope our videos are helpful to many.

[@JShel14]

As a new home owner, I want to thank you for this video. All of my rooms have no ceiling lights except the kitchen and hallways and all bedroom switches control outlets...thank you.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

You're welcome, Justin. Glad to help! Enjoy your new home! www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@kaykataneh431]

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[@billybassman21]

My house built in 1984 is the same way with the exception of the master bedroom and no one ever connected a light or fan to a box that was installed in the ceiling, but never used. I installed a fan with light in the master. The other two rooms still don't have a light on the ceiling. Eventually I'll add one.

[@madjanx]

As others have mentioned, thank you so much for this clear, concise video. I've installed car stereos, home theater systems, etc. but household electrical work always seemed to mystify me. This is the first video I've seen that helped me understand how my half hot outlets are wired and how I can rewire that for a ceiling fan. Thank you!!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

You're welcome, Jason. Glad it helped! Please subscribe to our channel for new updates!

[@boywonder433]

I usually don’t post comments; but I had to after watching this. Video. Thanks, you have the knack to answer all of our questions before we have to ask them. Clear and concise...thanks again, this really helped.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Glad to help! Thanks for your comment. Best to you on your project!

[@OhNellly]

Thanks for making this informative video. I plan on adding a fan in a room wired just like this room, the switch powers a plug and there's no ceiling light fixture. My good friend is a seasoned election and I plan to have him do the job, at a generous discount of course. It's still nice to know what he'll be getting into. I feel much more informed now and could probably do the job myself but I think it would be wise to let my friend who's a professional do the job. I want him to kind of check everything out for safety anyway as this is a new house purchase. I will be able learn more from him, help him fish the wires and maybe next time I can do it myself.

[@captainleadslinger4681]

Thanks for the video...it was exactly what i was looking for. It kept me from having to call someone for help!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks for letting us know, Michael! Glad to have helped.

[@xpendablesoul]

Thank you for this informative video! I plan to do this (already bought the ceiling fan) when I build up enough knowledge.

[@ReneMartinez-kl5lg]

OH man! you cleared up all of my questions about wiring a ceiling fun and the attic work, thank you so much.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Rene Martinez, glad to help. Hope your project goes well! Please subscribe to our channel so that you can get notified when we post new videos.

[@nickbionda7817]

Wow great video! I have been considering installing ceiling fans in the bedrooms upstairs, but was always wondering/concerned how to do it. Now that I moved my office into my oldest son's recently vacated bedroom, I'm understanding my his complaints of how hot that room is! Time to put a fan in!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Nick Bionda, glad to help! Enjoy the new fan!

[@hey.hombre]

Great video and information. I have the same exact situation in two rooms. The only issue I still had was the wiring at the switch. I was still confused on how to wire the switch. But I found a real simple solution at Home Depot. I found a electrical switch which is called Decor Two Single Pole Switches for 10 bucks. It takes the quess work out of figuring out how to wire the switch. One switch for the fan and one for the outlet. I also found a neat bracket for the fan if the joist in not in the center of the room for 16 bucks. After looking at all the stuff I need it will cost about $100 to set up both rooms not counting the ceiling fans. 50' of 14/3 Romex, 2 electrical switches, 2 fan brackets designed for fans, fish tape and small bag of electrical nut connectors. This video showed me a whole lot cheaper and easier way to add a fan than hiring an electrician for a simple job. Thank you very much.

[@RobertDracup]

Great video! I just spent the day hanging 3 fans using these tips!. Thank you!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Glad the video was helpful! Hope it helps your family enjoy your home more! Www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@wesside05]

Great video - Exactly what I needed for installing some ceiling fans with switches that controlled wall plugs. Thanks for the information!

[@stmartin2012]

Thanks for the clear description. Not everyone knows how to give directions. Cheers.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks for the encouragement! Best to you! www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@charlesedwards471]

Great Video. This was exactly the scenario that I have to work with, and the explanation of the three way wiring to the wall outlet will make the job far less intimidating. The hardest part will be fishing the new wire from the old switch to the new fan box in the ceiling. But, where there's a will, there's usually a way.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

That's right Charles. You can do it! Thanks for the comment. It's great to hear that it was helpful.

[@amphitrichous]

Thanks so much. I think this will really help. There aren't as many videos on old work fan installation from scratch, and I think yours was very good.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks! Glad to help. Www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@ssschofield]

I have this EXACT situation. Thank you so much for this video. Likely I will be watching this in 10 second increments as I do my installing. THANK YOU!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Best to you on the project! Thanks for the feedback!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks for the share, too!

[@joelcomas1]

This is exactly what I needed instructions on. I would have also like to see how the wires are connected to the receptacle, and with a second receptacle box connected to the switch box.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks for the feedback! It's great to know what people are looking for. www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@xeuse51]

Thanks for the video. Very big help because I have never done this before. Too bad my attic space was not as spacious as the one in this video. Took me almost 8hrs by myself to do my fan. But done and done thanks to your help. I will look to all your videos in the future when I need DIY home stuff.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Very nice Andrew! Glad you got it done before it got too hot up there. Best,

[@brettziller314]

Great video for first-timers. Thanks

[@jeffbeard6161]

Excellent video and explanation. I have three rooms that I'd like to install lighted fans in. Not done this before, but feel confident I can now. Appreciate it!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Jeff Beard, glad to help! Please subscribe to our channel so that you can get notified when we post new videos!

[@BDCvideos]

Nice job Bruce...I really appreciate that you did this video on your own - that had to be a PITA! Thank you for the small tips that many people would have left out...those tips are what make you a pro and reinforce the fact that you are good at what you do...I've worked construction my entire life, but hate electrical work...haha. So you gave me some tips that I wasn't aware of and will help me immensely....thanks again for the unselfish sharing of this video - anyone who would give a thumbs down at this is just ignorant! Keep up the great work my friend...

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks for encouraging feedback! Best to you!

[@iPsychlops]

Thanks! Super helpful video. I've done a lot of this separately before but this puts everything together and is especially useful because I am starting with a switched outlet. Mine is a double switched outlet. On another note, as someone who's pulled about 10 miles of ethernet/phone cable, if you're worried about needing to re-fish a hole, put a loop in a string that youve tied to your fish tape, bend the end of the wire into a j, hook the loop, and tape about 3-4 inches down the wire where it doubles back on itself. You now have a string running parallel with your wire and if you ever need to pull a cable again, you just repeat the process so you always have string in the wall. Works with conduit too.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks for the great tip!

[@iPsychlops]

Home Maintenance Solution, Inc can't take credit for it, learned everything I know from my dad (general contractor) and a friend/previous supervisor Jeff. Spent a lot of time climbing between the first and second floor of the dorms in college (: that said, happy to pass on a time/work saver.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Awesome! 😄 You are blessed and I can tell you like to give of what you have. You will go far in life!

[@jdwoods2]

Thanks for the video! I have the same setup and I was worried how I would fish a wire between the attic and the switch. Looks like a good job. Thanks!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

I'm glad it helped! You can also try dropping a small chain down from the attic and grab it in the box. Best to you! Please subscribe to our channel. Also, check out our blog at www.houserepairsyourself.com and click the follow tab at the bottom right of the screen.

[@ricky8alta]

wow! good deal, now I'm ready to do 3 ceiling fans in 3 rooms, thanks!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Ricky Alta Awesome, Ricky! Best to you on your project! www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@billybassman21]

My house built in 1984 was ceiling fan ready, meaning they ran the wires and switches to control a ceiling fan and light in the living room and master bedroom in case someone ever wanted to connect them. No one ever removed the painted and textured cover and installed anything. When I removed the cover the boxes were cheap plastic. One of them broke removing the cover. No way was I going to install a ceiling fan on those things. I removed them and installed metal boxes. I installed fans with the light kits and control the fans with 4 speed wall controllers. I like being able to control the fans and lights independently and not having to use the chains at all. My other bedrooms only have switched outlets like these with no ceiling lights or fans. Someday I'll do this, but I want to change out the switch box with a double and be able to switch the fan and lights independently. I like a hard connection, don't care for those remotes.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Yeah, that's no problem Billy. you just need to get two switches and connect the red and the black to a separate switch. Then one will control the fan and the other will control the light. www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@justintennant2744]

Thank you! I feel a lot more confident about my weekend project after watching this.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Glad to help Justin! That's my goal to help folks with do it yourself projects. Have fun!! www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@wlbrunn]

Great video! I have the exact same situation in my house. Can this be wired the same way (keeping the outlet constantly hot), but on two separate switches (one for fan, one for the light)?

[@cdurkinz]

God I wish I had an attic to do this, I have an almost identical job to do as you did, but with NO attic, as there's a bedroom above... with flooring. Wish me luck :(

[@olenaerhardt7725]

We have a very small patio. An electrician attached a box to the center of that patio ceiling, and it was exactly on that wooden stud. He also attached there a small box (Steel), which is sitting on a couple of screws. His idea was that because it is attached to the sturdy wood it will support the fan. I doubt that box is sufficient for the heavy fan. I could change the box, but my question is how to attach any box to that stud? Maybe with some braces (going around that stud), if there is not much space for that thick rod on which the box is sitting. Or the box for the heavy fan (which is 48 in Havana, Hampton Beach) should be located between the studs only, so you can install the supporting rod? Thank you for the film.

[@AF-pe9hh]

Excellent video! Question: If I wanted to have the fan and light activated only by the switch, instead of having the fan always on, how would I wire that?

[@rkgsd]

Those patented Westinghouse metal ceiling boxes seem to be very popular too.

[@GalaXy808]

My friend he installed a ceiling fan,already but he need a electrician to run a wire and switch,I wanted to help him,I wonder if I can bec.this video is a BIG help.

[@kaput450]

this is exactly what I need to do, this has been very helpful!

[@billmurphy8685]

Great video.. you answered very single question I had and even prepared me for the stuff I didn’t think about 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks Bill. Glad to help!

[@kyleshimabukuro8109]

Next time cut the 14-2 and 14-3 in the ceiling and put a jb, could have 3 returns off the 14-3 going down to the switch, added another lighting scheme in the room, and splice the constant hots to (or from) the 14-3 to the plug, no drilling or fishing 😉

[@amberzeller2046]

Loved this video! Very informative.... I do have a question though... What if the room you are wanting to install the ceiling fan in has a bedroom above it instead of an attic? Thanks!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

That makes it harder, but it is doable. You will need to cut out an area of the drywall on the ceiling. See our comments on this subject below to Michael Meis. Best to you!

[@ramnarasimman5110]

Very clear instructions and thanks for the great video.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

+ram narasimman Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback! www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@jamesbyroads]

I never comment on videos but this one is really well done so I had to say thanks!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks James!

[@Jmayone]

A lot of great info and techniques, it's easy to forget you were recording the whole thing while working solo- right on! Thanks!

[@danielwood8778]

Good job! Nice and clean, as well as informative! Nice change for KZbin videos, which are usually pretty dumb

[@kimberblake4215]

Excellent video, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for the video.

[@ericwinner3587]

Very well done video, exactly what I was looking for, nice job!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks Eric. Always good to hear that our videos are helpful! Check out our current special on our Equipped Membership at www.houserepairsyourself.com/?page_id=612

[@KellzFox]

Is there a second video of you installing and connecting the actual fan. I can’t find it.

[@TheMrWVH]

Great video. Just what I needed with the new home I'm buying. I just subscribed and look forward to more. Thanks!

[@2695DMAXIMUS]

Thank you! Thank you! Great video, well explained!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

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[@ojarquin74]

I learned a lot ,beginner DYER--thank you

[@JustinTurner]

Someone else mentioned this but I have the same question: In your situation, why not install a junction box in the attic? Couldn't the existing wiring then be reused from the box to the attic and eliminate the need to fish a new wire through the wall? Very good video - thank you very much.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

You could do that, but 2 reasons why it might not be the best. 1. You probably don't have a 3 way wire coming out of the switch box. 2. Junction boxes in the attic are legal, but usually hidden and difficult to trouble shoot if a problem arises. Best to you!

[@mwarrick8669]

We have a recessed light close to where we'd like to hang a chandelier. The electrician we hired said there is no support to hang a chandelier; he'll need to cut holes in the ceiling to find wood in the crawl spot (first floor ceiling; 2-story house) on which to attach the ceiling box.

[@mwarrick8669]

***** The recessed light will provide a way of wiring the chandelier; we just need a way of supporting the weight in the spot we'd like the chandelier. Is there hardware designed to do what we need?

[@danielwood8778]

All that would require is a small inspection hole first, in the location proposed for the installation, locate the joists with a flashlight then use a expandable rodded box that would be placed against two joists. These are usually referred to as a braced ceiling fan mounting box.

[@danielwood8778]

Oh, also you already have the hole cut in the ceiling for the recessed light and that would probably as good a spot as any to change the purpose of that hole for your chandelier. Since that hole would still be larger than you need for a standard fixture box you would either have to close up that opening with a drywall patch or cover that extra wide opening with a medallion or what is sometimes referred to as a daisy ring

[@lionintu]

Excellent job

[@jerenda2003]

I have this exact situation! (older home) Thanks for your very explanatory video. I would like however to have separate controls for the light and fan, any suggestions?

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Brenda, instead of leaving putting the black wire to the fan in with the hot group of wires, you just need to put that on the switch control for the fan and supply the switch with a short "pig tail" from the hot group of wires. Best to you!

[@GhostOfHeritage]

amazing. exactly the video I was looking for. thanks so much for making this

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

GhostOfHeritage, sure. Glad to help! Please subscribe to our channel so you are notified when we post new videos. Thanks!

[@enoche1974]

My son's room has a switch that turns on an overhead light. When we built the home, we opted to not have the wiring for ceiling fans in a couple rooms. I'm still giving my wife a hard time about that choice. Anyway, do I just do everything the same using the wire already there? Will I still need to add more 12 gauge wire through the attic?

[@randsentes7298]

Outstanding video sir. Great instruction. much appreciated!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Rand Sentes, thanks for the feedback! Hope it helps. Please subscribe to our channel so you can get notified when we post new videos. Also, check out www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@emccleskey2755]

Score! thank you for this video, I've been learning about electrical little by little. this video was a great help!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Way to go Eric! Little by little, one step at a time! Congrats.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

...and thanks for sharing!

[@sanjgunetileke8836]

Thank you for such a great video and explanation!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

+Sanj Gunetileke You're welcome...glad it helped! Please subscribe to my channel, if you haven't already. Thanks! www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@Vladpryde]

I live in a small apartment, and management has given me the "okay" to install a ceiling fan in my living room (no light fixture or power to the ceiling). I've got the same issue: the light switch next to my front door controls the receptacle below, which I have a lamp plugged into. My apartment has it's own circuit breaker, but does not have access to an attic. My apartment is the bottom-floor of a three-story, two apartment tall complex (the apartment above me is a two-story dwelling). All of this being said: is there any way that you could give me an idea of what it would cost to hire a licensed electrician to do this kind of work? Management will not do any of this, so it comes out of my own pocket. Thanks! Again: very small apartment with low ceilings. I'm not sure if this factors into the price, based on the amount of work needed.

[@MichaelMeis33]

can you make a video showing how to fish wires through a ceiling when there is another room above?

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Michael, I'll look for an opportunity to shoot that. The issue that comes into play on that is that every situation is different. You will end up having to cut a hole in the drywall in a couple places to drill through the floor joists until you get over to the joist space that you need to be in. See our videos on patching drywall on our channel. Thanks!

[@tasiakern4208]

Home Maintenance Solution, Inc really looking forward to seeing this, we’re in the same situation. Sure hope you can do it!! Great video!

[@akadrlove]

Great video! I have a receptacle that has the top outlet controlled by a light switch. I have easy access to run a new line to the receptacle but not the light switch. Is it possible to wire the ceiling fan up in this fashion? I would like the light to be controlled by the light switch and the fan to have constant power. Thanks!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Sure, if you can get to the receptacle easier, then that's a great option! Best.

[@scorpiocosmoo]

Is there a way to wire it to a plug outlet instead or wiring it inside a wall?

[@derekstevens6574]

Awesome video!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks Derek! Please share if you don't mind. Best to you!

[@thefanpage945]

i have a slightly different issue, i have a power source going to an outlet and a switch connected to that outlet, the switch controls both outlets. The difference is that i only have a black, white, and ground but no red wire. I also want the switch to control both the fan and light. How would i wire the fan that way?

[@garysmith8018]

We live in a house with a 3 pitch roof and cathederal ceiling with no room to crawl up in side to do what you explained in the videio which is easier for me to follow your instructions.Not sure how I am going to accomplis this. You can not even get a little boy in there.

[@Brady.John87]

Im in a first floor apartment with concrete ceilings. I have no lights but an outlet controlled by the switch. Im thinking about wiring the fan with a plug and running the wire down the outside of the ceiling and wall with some wiring trim to make it look nice and clean.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

John, that sounds like the best solution, in your case. Good thinking!

[@Brady.John87]

@@Homemaintenancesolution I just looked into it I'm going to have to replace the outlet with the actual wire molding Outlet because it has an opening on the top to receive the wire molding so the wires can get to the back of the outlet without trying to go under the original outlet cover

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

@@Brady.John87 Yeah, good idea. Those project from the wall a little and have knock outs on the top to run out of.

[@robbierobinson6312]

good basic info, thanks!

[@tacticaltal]

Are you a licensed electrician, and how many electrical jobs have you done?

[@matthewlozy1140]

Awesome video! I have a question, I'll be moving into a new condo soon with a unit above mine so no access to an attic. Am I out of luck for doing this?

[@gregnice21]

Great video..Really answered all my questions

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks Greg. Glad to help! www.HouseRepairsYourself.com

[@kpdvw]

Why dont you use gravity and drop a small chain down from above and take a wire hook to snag it below and pull it into the outlet box? Then use the chain to pull the Romex cable!

[@harikrishnae]

great video for the dummies like me!

[@dustinfenn8223]

Why don't you just add a junction box in the attic, cut the wires going to the outlet, then reuse the existing red wire to run to the light? Seems more logical, but I am not an electrician, and I have no idea what is the correct method.

[@maddythecavalier2371]

I sooo appreciate these videos. Thank you so much. Couldn't do it without ya!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Glad to help, Maddy. Do one thing for me, if you don't mind. Please subscribe to our channel. That way you'll be notified when we post new videos. Thanks for your support!

[@keith2o9]

What if my switch only has one wire coming in with no red, how can i go about to installing a fan in my room?

[@MNDZAPTR47]

great video SR. keep up the great videos really helpful

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks Pedro! Glad it was helpful. Enjoy! www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@nasrahmed1300]

I found out that one of the three rooms has a wall switch that only has a black and white wire only, how do I go about wiring the fan? I found out from my neighbor that I have to eliminate the light that came with fan, but I am still having issues... Thank you in advance!!

[@ynnekgreb]

Exactly what I'm trying to do. Thanks!

[@alfredobrown]

Thanks for sharing!

[@foroxc]

Well done! Kudos!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. Hope it helps!

[@MrOneoone]

Great video, but does that ground really do anything since the metal box is mounted to the wood stud?

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

In a certain case, it can be important. Code requires metal boxes to be grounded. Thanks for the comment!

[@cjstall19]

Great video how much would you typically expect to pay an electrician to complete this type of project?

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks. About $450 or so...

[@thebluedobermanfamily5191]

Thanks it help me alot

[@PeteSpeers]

Thanks for this video - this is exactly what I'm trying to do in our house. Question for you - if I wanted to keep the top outlet across the room attached to the switch (as well as the light in the fan) could I just leave that red wire that was originally attached to the switch in place and add the new red wire for the fan light, or can the switch only have one red wire coming from it? Thanks in advance!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Pete, sorry I didn't see this comment yesterday. You are exactly right in what you said. Yes, you can leave the red wire to the top of the outlet connected. You aren't allowed to put two wires on a screw terminal, so you will want to nut them together and bring a "pig tail" wire to the terminal. Best on your project!

[@kpdvw]

All that work;.. why not run a 12/3 w/G cable, install a double switch and voila have separate Light/Fan control ?

[@rayl5074]

great video, do you have part 2 where you install the fan ? thanks

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Raymond Li Thanks Raymond! No we don't at this time, but I'm sure there are several out there. Best to you! www.houserepairsyourself.com

[@aaronransom7995]

I knew the title was too good to be true. As soon as he said "attic" I knew this wasn't for me.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Aaron Ransom Yep, if you don't have an attic above, then you will need to cut a channel of drywall out so that you can drill through each joist to get over to the joist bay that you need to be in. After that, it's matter of doing the patching. We have videos showing drywall patching as well. Best to you!

[@glockmaestro]

Excellent video!! Answered a lot of my questions and made things a lot easier. Thank you

[@recruiting]

What a great video... Thanks

[@msiddi01]

Awesome video. Thanks. I have a question. What if you want to put two switches for the fan? One to turn the light on or off and the second to control the fan.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

msiddi01 You simply need to switch both the black and the red wire. Don't connect either one to the hot source in the switch box. Hope that helps! Please subscribe to our channel if you haven't already. Thanks!

[@travisfuerst9934]

Very helpful!

[@genemyers834]

Great video and I'm a subscriber with click on the bell

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

gene myers, thanks for the feedback! What's click on the bell?

[@ADJAC3NT702]

great video, but do yourself a favor and invest in some glow rods. it makes life so much easier.

[@ietitan1313]

We want to do this in our home, however we want to use a wall switch that controls not only the light, but the fan as well. What additional steps are there for this?

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Sean, you simply need to connect the black wire in the 3 wire cable to the fan switch instead nutting it in with the hot wires. Make sense?

[@ietitan1313]

Awsome thanks.

[@johnphil33]

What do you do when there is no attic?

[@FGuilt]

good video. thanks brother.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

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[@WrknOnLvnTheLvn]

Thank you for your video. It's pretty straightforward. I do have a question though, is there any drawback to using a higher rated gauge wire than you need? Like if I was really worried could I go double what I need or would that cause issues? Thank you!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

M Marrone, mostly no. The basics are that it costs more and is harder to work with and fit into the box, but the only significant one is that it COULD decieve someone in the future into installing a higher amp rated breaker, especially if it goes back to the panel.

[@WrknOnLvnTheLvn]

Ok. Cool. Thank you!

[@antoniocarbajal4828]

great job

[@Marlin567]

you are great, thx for the great video.

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