Ceiling Fan And Light Switch Wiring Diagram

Installing a ceiling fan and remote control module wiring diagrams and installation guide for light and fan switch variations.

Ceiling fan and light switch wiring diagram.

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. Line voltage enters the switch outlet box and the line wire connects to each switch. Ceiling fan time limits of operation my handyman just informed me it is dangerous to put our bedroom ceiling fan on a timer that stays on for more than 60 minutes at a time. The common on the second 3 way switch is connected to the hot wires on the fan light.

Ceiling fan wiring diagram with single switch. The fan has power when the switch is on while the fan speed and the light if the fan has one are controlled by pull chains on the fan itself or by a remote control device. This wiring method is used when the power source is from the switch and one wants to control the fan and light from that single switch. 3 way fan switch wiring diagram.

Switched lines and neutral connect to a 3 wire cable that travels to the light fan outlet box in the ceiling the fan control switch usually connects to the black wire and the light kit switch to the red wire of the 3 way cable in this diagram the black wire of the ceiling fan is for the fan and the blue wire. With single switch wiring power to the fan is controlled by a standard single pole wall switch like a regular light switch. From there two wires run to the ceiling fan. To wire a 3 way switch circuit that controls both the fan and the light use this diagram.