This page contains wiring diagrams for household fans including.
Ceiling fan light switch wiring.
Ceiling fan wiring diagram with single switch.
Ceiling fans and light kits dimmer switches fan speed controllers 3 way fan switches and bathroom exhaust fan circuits.
With single switch wiring power to the fan is controlled by a standard single pole wall switch like a regular light switch.
There are several ways to control ceiling fans and light kits.
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.
The wire colors in a basic fan light kit are typically black blue white and green.
Wiring a ceiling fan and light can seem like a daunting task but it doesn t have to be.
Most new ceiling fans can be wired to either a single switch or a double switch.
Ceiling fan and light kit control options.
Wiring ceiling fans can seem complicated but the task really just depends on the type of fan you are installing and how you want it to operate.
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.
From there two wires run to the ceiling fan.
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.