How To Install A Flush Mount Ceiling Fan | Hunter 42 Inch

Complete how-to video on the removal of an old ceiling fan and install of a new flush mount Hunter 42 inch fan with light kit. This project is approachable by most weekend warriors and DIY enthusiasts and I will walk you through a step-by-step process outlined below:

Video Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:58 Removal of Old Fan
4:37 Review of Parts
6:01 Step 1 - Mounting Bracket and Motor Install
7:22 Step 2 - Flush Mount Housing and Motor/Light Test
8:19 Fan Blade Assembly and Install
10:56 Light Kit Install

Tools and Parts Used

Tools Every Weekend Warrior Needs

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[shanecausley]

*Love it! Keeps the room very **Fastly.Cool** . The manual states it comes with a year warranty and 5 year part replacement. The compressor makes the typical sound...small price to pay for AC.*

[deborahcollette]

Thank you for giving such clear and detailed instructions. I am not very confident when it comes to anything electrical but you give me hope that I can tackle replacing my two older ceiling fans.

[TrentDobbs]

I see a lot of these tutorials, and this is a top tier walk through. Well done and thankyou!

[luisgutierrez-florez]

Thank you so much for making that video. It would have taken me 8 hours, but did it in 3. The only thing that gave me problems was that my house only had the Black, White & Copper wires so I was way confused as the fan came with Black, White, Blue, and 2 green wires. This is where I took forever. Luckily I called my buddy, and he told me how to wire it. Nonetheless, your video was so helpful. Thanks again. Louie from Armenia, Colombia here, and grateful.

[Fasyle]

Thanks for the help! The wiring can be intimidating for me, this helped a lot!

[mramazing]

Thank you so much, I was able to get mine up in no time. You're a real one 💯🤙

[paulramsay]

You always make my projects so much easier, Thank you, Paul NS Canada

[chaoticxarlane]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video

[fansandvintage]

I’m actually a fan collector myself and I actually know how to fix them

[johnyvico]

Thanks, super helpful only took me 3 bourse

[ICoulntThinkofAUserNam]

You somehow manage to make the video I need right before I need it, yet again
get out of my head!

Just kidding, you can stay, you're cool lol

[pomonabill]

Also, if there are multiple whites (neutrals), make SURE that other circuits that may be hot still, are NOT on.
Otherwise, you could create a "floating neutral" for the other devices and overvoltage the other devices due to them being on different lines (L1 and L2 devices need a return or neutral).

[JinxedJax]

I ❤ that guys mustache. I bet his girlfriend loves it too. 😂

[phillyfathead]

Great job, it’s never that easy for me😱

[timothyjohnson]

Very nice info and video, well done!! Now, its my turn to see if I can follow your steps to success in replacing my 40+ year old ceiling fan thats worked flawlessly up until recently. [ by the way, I'm in Phoenix metro where fans are almost as important as water ]
( think my new Hunter ceiling fan will last half as long?) THANK YOU !

[davidmedlin]

I'm installing this fan now. The two small machine screws that go into the bracket to hold the fan motor don't actually reach all the way to the fan motor thus the motor isn't totally isolated from moving. Yes, the screws do keep one from being able to actually remove the motor from the bracket but I'm surprised they don't go all the way up against the motor so that it is totally secured. Is this the way it's supposed to be or are my screws not long enough? I used the two screws in the "star" bag.

[marksternweis]

That looks like my fans and lights in my room

[iwillbeurhuklbury]

Where is the link? Great job walking threw this nailed it!

[cassandragonzalez]

This was absolutely fantastic. I have 3 ceiling fans to replace. I need this type of detail to take care of it myself. Is the same process for changing a light fixture on the ceiling. I have a light in the corridor that has a bowl over the bulbs and wanted to switch for something more up to date. Also, is 'black' always 'hot' and 'white' always neutral?

[bellsgaragellc]

Thank you this is a great video. I have a question regarding the ground wire that extends from the ceiling power. Does that screw directly to the ground screw of the ceiling box? Thanks again.