Installing A Ceiling Fan With No Preexisting Wiring

[@Mr5Stars]

Thank you for showing the wiring requirement in the beginning of the video. KZbin!....PAY THIS MAN.... MY ATTENTION IS WORTH CASH!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Haha I appreciate the support! Glad you liked it!

[@freak29ful]

Easiest and quickest way to install a fan ! Man I was like where’s the switch leg ? The I realized that you just jumped it straight to the switch because of the existing light fixture in the closet ! Smart move dude 👍🏻

[@NotAboutTheClicks]

Having access into the attic, well that changes everything

[@d1stable]

Haha I'm watching to mount on the bottom story room. I hv to just remove drywall inthe middle about ¾ in on the 2x6 joust so I can reset with drywall screws, should I just shoot straight for switch about a 45⁰I think it would save me time.

[@ernestleo6284]

IGreat video and excellent advise. In my case I determined the center of my living room then with a long drill drilled into the ceiling. Wwent into the attic to install the same fan junction box you installed. After finding the drill placed the junction box support between the rafters drawing a line around the box. Using a razor knife I cut out the hole in the ceiling. Inserted the box in the hole and use 4 long screws to secure it in place. Patched into a line in the attic running the wire inside the junction box. Followed the installation instructions to install the fan/light. I use wireless light switches so the fan and light operate separately. Installed a 9 watt led bulb and set the fan to speed 1 which uses 10 watts. Everything works an easy job not complicated just a lot of labor took about 2 hours.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome work! Glad the video helped. Enjoy your new fan

[@erichsh58]

Nice collection of skills and techniques under real-world conditions. I learned a lot from this video, thanks!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Thank you so much

[@billybassman21]

You should have used the 4 wire romex and connected the light to it's own switch. There are switches than will control both that will fit in a single switch gang box.

[@HDRenollet]

Great video, well done! I love the trick with the old Tupperware container! I'll be using that a lot

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Thank you. It works great for the drywall layer.

[@jldude84]

Good thing everybody has an attic to get access to the space above the ceiling...

[@stevendunchock6771]

Very Helpful... Thanks for making the video

[@dlvmark]

Thanks for posting, This is exactly waht I was lookin for!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the feedback!

[@PhanoftheShow]

so cute when someone has an attic to fish wires

[@sergcamargo1343]

Should we talk about the old dangerous federal pacific panel that he has

[@donh202]

nope,,,,,,, it's none of our business

[@BKNY1322]

Great vid! Quick question is the Rome wire recommended for this type of job ?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Thank you. Romex is just the name brand. I would recommend it.

[@micahobaca]

I have a capped hole in my ceiling there's a flat grey cable up there tucked in. I don't know if it's spliced in the attic. I want to wire up a fan. What should I do? It's a new construction

[@joseorta9928]

make installation with 2 gang switches...please one for light the other for fan.

[@fatmaalbeity3610]

What if you have concrete walls not dry walls. How can you connect without wires showing

[@genemyersmyers6710]

Excellent

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Thanks!

[@Elsanta666]

Why not use a 2x4 across if you were already up there? Was the brace necessary

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You are right! A brace was a bit unnecessary for this application but I wanted to show how to install one as most people will need it

[@Elsanta666]

@@DuctTapeMechanic thank you for taking the time to reply

[@damonstarner6731]

Ok so my house is wired with 14ga wire and I'm trying to get my power from a light in the attic which is also wired to my bedroom which I didn't know. So I wired everything and the fan trips the breaker so I changed the power to an outlet in the room I am installing this to and same thing. I did use 12/2 not realizing everything was 14ga could this be the issue?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

In terms of safety you should be ok as the 12/2 wire can carry 20 amps while the 14 gauge can only handle a 15 amp load. However, your breaker for this circuit should be a 15 amp breaker.

[@handytitans9887]

Dude , Thanks a lot for posting this . How much would you charge for a job like this?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Your welcome! This is actually at my own home. But I suppose a professional electrician would charge at least $300

[@myasin587]

Nice

[@famousquan855]

How much for a job like this?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

I did it myself for free, An electrician will probably charge $300-$400

[@AKTIV1948]

Try it without attic access

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Much harder process lol.

[@lovedefeatsus]

my apartment structure is concrete; do you advise to install it externally?

[@itsaj007]

i believe your only option is external.... or a false ceiling

[@darrenharris2978]

What’s labor cost for this type service?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Probably like $300 per fan if you hire a electrician

[@farahnasir5023]

Cool 😎

[@nitopastran7563]

U could have taken a little time to explain wireing . Maybe thsts not to important. Just wire them all together.

[@Young937phoenix]

Then u have to have the ceiling fan on for ur closet light to turn on.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

No the ceiling fan can be turned on/off using the chain pull swiches