I have several ceiling fans in my home (that came with the home), and it seems the nicer Hunter fans are in the kids rooms and rooms not being used and the cheap "came with the house" fans are in the common areas. Do I need to hire a electrician or handy man to do the switching of fans or is this something I can do by myself?
2007-10-21 07:31:47 · 7 answers · asked by Stephanie S 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Hi Stephanie,
Certainly "HELP" is always good to have. Does it have to be a $40 per hr. electrician? Hardly.
All you're basically doing is disconnecting wiring/ old fan/ and replacing with new, rewiring it exactly the same. If your wiring happened to be all one color you could TAPE the differences and then proceed. The HELP might best serve you, or anyone, in the weight and balancing.
Steven Wolf
No offense to anyone, and I may not read answers, but I bet you'll get at least one that says turn off the power; perhaps at the breaker. I'll hope you knew that. :)
ADD ON...ooops...SORRY Fordman
2007-10-21 07:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how "mechanically inclined" you are. It is a pretty simple matter but if you don't know the difference in a slotted or phillips or torx screwdrivers then you may want to rethink it.
The box in the ceiling will be reusable and maybe the hangar if you get the same style. But even if you change the hangar, that's easy. The hardest part is hanging or holding the fan up and reaching around and over it to connect the wires. The new fan will have instructions in it.
2007-10-21 07:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by bigrick45 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can Just do,nt put the blades on untill last makes thing a lot easyer , Note Where can you hire a $40.00 an hr. electrtion Not in Canada try $ 80.00_$ 100.00 get with the times Your a little out of date.
2007-10-21 11:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by loverichard@rogers.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will depend on your knowledge of electricity. If you do decide to tackle this job, be sure that the power is removed from the source before you start.
It should not be diffucult to change. Be sure to identify the wires that you unhook and label them, then you can match the colors when you install them.
If you get into trouble, then you can call in an electrician.
good luck.
2007-10-21 07:39:54 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can do it yourself. Follow the directions that come with the fan and be sure to cut the circuit breakers before you start.
2007-10-21 08:17:32 · answer #5 · answered by Deborah S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i say get some help with it
2007-10-21 07:36:39 · answer #6 · answered by johnell p 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you have to ask you need help
2007-10-21 12:58:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋