Complete the switch wiring if you are replacing the old switch.
Wiring ceiling fan switch.
Connect the black wire from each of the cables to one of the terminals on the switch only one wire per terminal.
There are several ways to control ceiling fans and light kits.
Slide the top of the ceiling fan into the groove in the bracket and hang it.
A ceiling fan utilizes an internal fan switch to control the speed of the fan blades.
Ceiling fan and light kit control options.
Fans will have different setups and brackets but all modern fans will allow you to hang the fan on the bracket so that you can connect the wires.
One is the source cable providing incoming power.
How to replace a 3 way 4 wire ceiling fan switch.
Hang the ceiling fan in the bracket.
The other is the cable leading to the fan.
This is done when the pull chain breaks or the switch fails.
In a typical installation there are two cables in the box.
Whether you are looking to wire a ceiling fan with lights to one power switch or add a fan in a room without a switch source this guide will teach you how to wire a ceiling fan using four common scenarios and the best wiring methods.