Wiring Ceiling Fan Without Wall Switch

Connect the black insulated wire from the ceiling fan to the black insulated wire from the electrical box.

Wiring ceiling fan without wall switch.

Ceiling fan and light kit control options. With single switch wiring power to the fan is controlled by a standard single pole wall switch like a regular light switch. If you do not have a separate toggle switch on the wall to operate the ceiling fan and. 1 flip off the circuit breaker controlling the wall switch in the room.

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 itself or by a remote control device. You can wire a new ceiling fan with a remote to a wall switch or retrofit an older fan to accept an aftermarket remote kit. There are several ways to control ceiling fans and light kits. 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.

Canopy mounted control connect the three grounding wires green green yellow stripe or bare copper coming from the ceiling fan rated electrical box the downrod attached to your fan and the ceiling bracket.