How to Install a Fandelier


A fandelier is a combination of a ceiling fan and chandelier that hangs over your dining room table or living room sofa. The size of your fandelier is important when installing it. So, before you buy, check the manufacturer's specifications for the fan's height and diameter. Now let’s follow the steps to start installing it. 

Step 1

Turn off power to the circuit at the main panel.

You’ll want to turn off the power before you begin working, but be sure to check with a voltage detector or multimeter before touching wires!

Check with a voltage detector or multimeter before touching any wires in order to avoid electric shock. Treat any electrical parts as if they were live (i.e., don't touch them). Use caution when handling any electrical parts and tools that could conduct electricity—they may still carry current even if they are not plugged into an outlet or turned on yet!

Step 2

Disconnect and remove the old light fixture (if one exists).

Turn off the power to the fixture by flipping the circuit breaker or disconnecting it from an outlet.

Disconnect and remove the old light fixture (if one exists). Depending on whether you have a pendant, chandelier or another type of ceiling light in your home, you may need to unscrew several screws and take apart parts of it before pulling it down from above your head. Take note of how you took out each part so that you can put them back correctly when installing your new fandelier later on!

Turn on the power again once all components have been removed safely and securely stored somewhere safe until installation time comes around again—that means no leaving them laying around where they could get damaged or lost!!

Step 3

Install a junction box rated for ceiling fans if none is already in place.


If a junction box is needed, be sure it's rated for ceiling fans. And make sure the junction box is securely mounted to ceiling joists with wood screws that are at least 1" long. The size of the junction box should match the size of your fan (and two fans might use two separate boxes). Finally, make sure it's accessible once installed and doesn't interfere with other fixtures in the room.

Step 4

Mount the fan brace between two joists as described in the instructions.

Make sure that you mount your brace to sturdy joists, and not any old wood. You don't want to end up with a crooked fan (and who wants that?).

The instructions will tell you how far apart to place the braces based on the size of your fan. For example, if your ceiling is 10 feet high and you have a 12-foot long brace, then your braces should be spaced 8 feet apart so that when they are mounted in between two joists, there is enough room for one more joist above them (this allows for some extra space between each brace).

If possible, make sure that every pair of braces has an equal amount of space above it for additional support.

Step 5

Connect the hanging bracket that came with your fan to the brace and then attach the fan to it.

Ensure that you have a secure connection between the two by checking for any movement or swaying of the fan. If there is any play, tighten it until you feel that it's secure but not overly tight.

Also make sure that your fandelier won't be too low on its hanging chain so as not to hit people or cause injury if they bump into it while walking around.

Step 6

Securely fasten a pair of short hanger bars to the brace, then attach a longer bar so that it forms an X between them.

The center of the brace should be marked on the brace and X need to be level with each other.

Make sure they are flush with the top of your brace and secure all screws tightly in place.

Step 7

Attach the downrod that came with your fan to the top of this X using a small bracket designed for this purpose.


Now, it's time to attach the downrod that came with your fan to the top of this X using a small bracket designed for this purpose. Though you can use an existing ceiling mount, many fans come with their own optional mounts for more versatility and ease of installation.

Once you've attached these parts, it's time to hang your fan! If possible, put another person on hand to help out. First make sure everything is securely assembled and tightened down so there are no loose parts in sight. Then look up at where you want the fan hung and take note of what needs to go between those two points—in most cases it will be nothing more than a bit of string or wire with hooks on each end (called hanging brackets).

Step 8

Circuit wires should be at least No. 12 gauge. If they are smaller than this, replace them.

The circuit wires should be the same size as the fan wires; otherwise, you can't connect them to the fan and there will be an electrical accident.

Step 9

Use wire nuts to connect house wires and then tuck them up into the junction box.



Once you're sure that the wire nuts are tight, use a screwdriver to tuck them up into the junction box. It's not just for wire nuts!

The best way to ensure that your house wires are connected correctly is with these handy little tools called "wire nuts." They come in two sizes and are color coded for easy identification, so make sure you get the right ones for your application (they'll be labeled as #6 or #8).

Step 10

Make sure all ground wires are connected together.

The last step is to connect the ground wires together. You should have at least one ground wire, but if you have more than one, then make sure they are all connected with a wire nut. This is for safety reasons: a loose or disconnected ground wire can cause an electrical shock in your home.


You have done the fandelier installation.

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