How Do You Wire A Three-Way Switch To Control A Ceiling Fan?
Three-way switches are the perfect solution for flexible light control, but their benefit can be put to use in other applications as well, such as controlling a ceiling fan from two different locations. This wiring scenario is a little more complicated than a single-pole installation, but by following simple directions, any do-it-yourselfer can wire a three-way switch to control a ceiling fan. Turn off the power to the circuit prior to working on it. Remove the existing light fixture. Test the wires with your voltage tester to ensure that the line is dead. You should see that even though it is a three-way circuit, the light fixture still gets connected to a hot and a neutral line. How the circuit was wired will determine which wires are which. For example, in some situations, a white wire may be carrying the voltage. If this is the case, it SHOULD have black tape on it, identifying it as a current-carrying line. Assemble the ceiling fan as per the manufacturer’s instructions, and hang
