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Secure Fan Motor and Install Housing

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$490 for a New Ceiling Fan Install, Day in the Life of a Residential Electrician, Thoughts?

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What happens here

After all electrical connections are made, the fan motor is lifted and secured into its final position on the mounting bracket using set screws. The video indicates that this particular fan requires four set screws for proper attachment, which are tightened with a screwdriver. Once the motor is firmly in place, the decorative housing (also referred to as a collar) is installed. This housing covers the mounting bracket and the electrical connections, providing a clean and finished aesthetic to the installed fan.

Goal: Secure the fan motor to the bracket and cover the mechanical components with the housing.

Tools and materials

  • Fan Housing/Collar Atlas Fan Company — To hide mechanical components and provide a finished, aesthetic look
  • Ladder Unspecified — To work on the ceiling fan
  • Screwdriver Unspecified — Tightening set screws and securing the housing
  • Set Screws Unspecified — Securing the fan motor to the mounting bracket

What they say

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I get the new fan, attach the new mounting bracket, I then attach the motor to the bracket. Typically, ceiling fans have a safety holder so you can wire the connections without having a helper to hold it up. I wired the motor, put in the set screws at the top so the motor is secured to the bracket. There was four set screws on this fan. Then I put the housing on. Typically, a lot of fans come with a housing or a collar for the purpose of hiding any mechanical components. Last step, I install the new fan blades and boom, she's finished and looking pretty. New fan complete,

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