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cjsdowg
02/16/23 5:05:46 PM
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I am thinking of adding a fan. However it seems like the pros want over 200 dollars. I cam thinking about doing it myself. But I never done anything with wires.

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Robot2600
02/16/23 5:06:23 PM
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hardest part is physically holding the fan up for a long time.

takes 2 people, 1-2 hours.

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theAteam
02/16/23 5:10:18 PM
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Pretty quick if there's a light with a junction box already there that you're simply replacing with a fan. Not so quick if you've got to set up the electrical pieces from scratch.

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Blue_Target
02/16/23 5:12:40 PM
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replacing isn't too hard. just remember which wire is positive/ negative/ ground.

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ToucheTurtle
02/16/23 5:13:06 PM
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Incredibly easy

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DCinGA
02/16/23 5:18:25 PM
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The previous poster mentioned the junction box. Be sure it is a metal junction box, supported to the joist and not just cut into the sheetrock (or whatever type material your ceiling is)

The rest is following instructions or yt video.

Good luck

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cjsdowg
02/16/23 5:57:00 PM
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Thanks everyone

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ThisIsAKnoife
02/16/23 5:58:03 PM
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theAteam posted...
Pretty quick if there's a light with a junction box already there that you're simply replacing with a fan. Not so quick if you've got to set up the electrical pieces from scratch.

This one - I would just hire someone if I had to wire the junction.. otherwise replacing is quite simple

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KiwiTerraRizing
02/16/23 5:58:43 PM
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Replacing is easy, putting one in where none existed before is a big job.

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Southernfatman
02/16/23 6:10:57 PM
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KiwiTerraRizing posted...
Replacing is easy, putting one in where none existed before is a big job.

This. Adding a fan setup can be a pain in the ass. It's possible to get lucky and it not being so bad. Depends on many things.

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And this to be totally safe. You never know for sure how things are wired up and who did it. Some half assed electrician or homeowner could jerry rig up some crazy stuff or break some neutrals. I've found out the hard way a few times.

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