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.
Ceiling fan and light 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.
Installing a ceiling fan and remote control module wiring diagrams and installation guide for light and fan switch variations.
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.
To wire a 3 way switch circuit that controls both the fan and the light use this diagram.
With single switch wiring power to the fan is controlled by a standard single pole wall switch like a regular light switch.
Ceiling fan wiring diagram with single switch.
3 way fan switch wiring diagram.
Line voltage enters the switch outlet box and the line wire connects to each switch.
The hot source is connected directly to the bottom terminal on the switch.
As with all 3 way circuits the common on one switch is connected to the hot source wire from the circuit.
From there two wires run to the ceiling fan.
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.