How To Wire Separate Switches For Ceiling Fan And Light

In roughing in wiring for a ceiling box that has a potential to have a ceiling fan installed either now or in the future it prudent to wire the circuit for separate control of the fan and the light kit on individual switches.

How to wire separate switches for ceiling fan and light. Ceiling fan and light on separate switches i have a power wire from a junction box in the attic to the ceiling box for the fan. 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. Plus this diagram assumes the power to the ceiling fan originates from the switch. That is what i had to do to bedroom ceiling fan because it was wired with 12 2.

Flip on the circuit breaker and turn on the switch to test whether the ceiling fan and separate light work. It has black white and ground in it. You will need the 12 3 wire from the switches to the ceiling fan only. Wiring a ceiling fan and light can seem like a daunting task but it doesn t have to be.

Troubleshoot any problems by turning off the circuit breaker and opening up the switch. Pro tool reviews gives you a visual guide and step by step instructions on making the best connections for your particular ceiling fan installation on a scale of 1 10 the level of difficulty on this project is a 5 though it can be more complex if you include the ancillary projects such as running. This photo helped me better understand along with detailed instructions.