Do you live in a climate with hot summers and cold winters" Looking for a way to reduce your energy expenditures without sacrificing your family?s comfort" A ceiling fan could be the answer. Ceiling fans are a great way to control your home?s temperature without adjusting the thermostat. During the summer, you can turn your […]
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Do you live in a climate with hot summers and cold winters" Looking for a way to reduce your energy expenditures without sacrificing your family?s comfort"

A ceiling fan could be the answer. Ceiling fans are a great way to control your home?s temperature without adjusting the thermostat. During the summer, you can turn your thermostat up as many as 4? and you won?t feel the difference if you run your ceiling fan during the hottest part of the day.
If you don?t have a ceiling fan, or you need to replace an old one, there?s no need to call an electrician. It?s easy to install a ceiling fan yourself, as long as you have wiring in place (like to power a light fixture).

Here?s what you need to do.

1. Cut Power to the Circuit

First things first — be safe and turn off power to the circuit you?ll be working on at the breaker. Use the light switch in the room to make sure the power is off, and leave it in the off position while you?re working, just in case.

2. Remove the Old Fixture or Fan

Remove the screws that fasten the ol...