That second wire is usually blue or red.
Wiring ceiling fan light switch.
The ceiling fan will have a black wire and another non white wire.
The wiring trick that lets you wire a ceiling fan with light to one switch.
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.
From there two wires run to the ceiling fan.
One wire switch to turn power on off to the fan and lights at the same time two wire switches one switch turns power on off to the fan the other to the lights pull chains to adjust fan speed and lights remote control available on new or existing fans to adjust fan speed and lights.
The hot source is connected directly to the bottom terminal on the switch.
There are several ways to control ceiling fans and light kits.
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.
With single switch wiring power to the fan is controlled by a standard single pole wall switch like a regular light switch.
Now for the trick.
Ceiling fan wiring diagram with single switch.
Most new ceiling fans can be wired to either a single switch or a double switch.
Ceiling fan and light kit control options.
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.