Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - Changing Ceiling fan light

Hi,

Next project. I have a ceiling fan with a single (schoolhouse type) globe light in the middle. The fan and light are wired to separate switches (2) in the same box on the wall. I want to replace the single bulb light, with a three or four bulb unit.

The fixture is about 5 years old. I do not know the mfgr. but I have seen replacement lamps such as the type I'd like to install. Can I just buy one and replace it? Is there some math formula to tell me if the wiring will take 3 40 watt bulbs or preferably 4 60 watt bulbs? The fan is high in a gable ceiling, and I need light in the room which it does not provide. What's the best way to go about this. I really don't want to replace the whole thing fan & all if there's any other way around it.

Thanks again!

The light fixtures, for the most part, are generic. You will need to remove the globe, of course, and the bulb. With the power off, you will see 2 or 3 screws holding the light fixture to the main frame. After you remove these screws the light fixture will fall down, and you should have a separable plug with color codes on it. Separate the plug and take the light fixture to the store to make sure the replacement will bolt up with the original screws. Installation will be the reverse of removal. Please post back if you need further help with this, and we can give you specific help.

Thank you for your help. I hope it's that simple and my biggest challenge will be reaching the ceiling fan!

Don't over reach! Even if you have to borrow or buy an appropriately sized ladder, or even rent one. It is safer, and we in the forum will rest better knowing you will do this.

I appreciate your concern, and will of course do whatever's necessary.

Thanks again,

Holly

I hope you mean that you will do whatever is necessary to remain safe. No light fixture is worth getting injured over.