{"id":175,"date":"2021-02-17T00:35:16","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T00:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/HouseOverhaul.com\/?p=175"},"modified":"2022-07-08T17:25:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T17:25:15","slug":"how-to-add-a-chandelier-to-a-ceiling-fan-in-9-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/HouseOverhaul.com\/how-to-add-a-chandelier-to-a-ceiling-fan-in-9-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Add a Chandelier to a Ceiling Fan in 9 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Turning your ceiling fan into a chandelier is much easier than it sounds. Here are nine steps telling you exactly how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Pick Out A Chandelier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This step is not as simple as it sounds. While it is important that you pick out a chandelier that you like and fits your style, there are lots of other components that you will have to keep in mind as you pick out a chandelier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To turn your ceiling fan into a chandelier you’re going to need a ceiling fan light kit. This kit is essential as it is what will physically allow the fan to be turned into a light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tricky thing about this is that not all light kits will match up with every ceiling fan. Even light kits that claim to be universal, may only be universal to ceiling fans from the same manufacturer. When picking out a ceiling fan light kit you must be sure the kit will be compatible with your ceiling fan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing to think about when picking out a light kit is lumens<\/strong>. This used to have a similar meaning to wattage. Wattage used to be more frequently used to refer to the brightness of the lights and the amount of energy used by the lights. However, over time, LED lights have become more efficient and overall wattage has gone down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, just because the amount of energy we use is going down, that does not mean that we want the brightness of the bulb to go down. That is why we have started using lumens as a reference a lot more recently, strictly just to refer to the brightness of bulbs. When choosing a light kit you will want to be aware of its lumens rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> You may also be tempted to go cheap when purchasing a ceiling fan light kit as they can get pretty expensive. This will most likely not be worth it. A cheap price will come with cheap parts that may not work, fit, or may simply not look nice. We recommend not spending less than $100<\/strong> on a ceiling fan light kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Gather Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to a ceiling fan light kit you need to make sure you have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Wire nuts<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    When it comes to purchasing wire nuts, you must purchase the right size. Purchasing the wrong size of wire nut can potentially start a fire. Usually, the packaging that wire nuts come in explains that brands sizing guide, so be sure to look at that when deciding which size to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Wire strippers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      These will be needed to strip the insulation<\/strong> off of the wires to expose the actual wire when you will attach them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • A compatible screwdriver<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Which screwdriver you will need to use will depend entirely on the ceiling fan light kit that you have chosen. You may have to read the instructions to see which screwdriver they recommend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Compatible light bulbs<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Your ceiling fan light kit should tell you in the instructions which light bulbs are the most compatible with the kit, that is if there are no light bulbs included in the light kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          3. Turn Off Electricity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          First, you must turn off the electricity to the fan by flipping the breaker in the breaker box. This is extremely important! It is not enough to just flip the switch in the room. For your safety, you want to make sure that absolutely no electricity is running through the wires<\/strong> in the ceiling fan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          All houses have a breaker box and your breaker box will most likely be in a closet, in the basement, or the garage. If you cannot find it in these places then you will need to do some searching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Once you have found it, go ahead and open it. There should be rows of switches, each with a label. Hopefully, the labels are clear and you can easily find the breaker attached to the room with your ceiling fan. If not you may have to try each breaker until you find the correct one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          If you are still not sure as to how to do this, we’ve included a video from Deco Bliss. This video shows a breaker box, so you can see what it looks like and how to use it. In your case, you will only need to flip off the breaker that is labeled with the room that your ceiling fan is in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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