DIY Guide: How to Change a Ceiling Fan to a Light Fixture.

step-by-step guide on how to change a ceiling fan to a light fixture:

Materials you'll need:

• Light fixture

• Wire nuts

• Wire stripper

• Screwdriver

• Ladder

• Voltage detector

• Optional: circuit tester, wire connectors, electrical tape

Step 1: Turn off power Turn off the power to the ceiling fan at the circuit breaker box. Confirm the power is off by using a voltage detector or circuit tester.

Step 2: Remove the ceiling fan Use a screwdriver to remove the ceiling fan from the mounting bracket. Disconnect the wires that connect the fan to the electrical box in the ceiling. There may be a mounting bracket left behind; leave this in place if it's compatible with your new light fixture.

Step 3: Install the mounting bracket If there isn't a mounting bracket in place, install the one that came with your light fixture. Secure it to the electrical box in the ceiling using screws and a screwdriver.

Step 4: Connect the wires Connect the wires from the electrical box to the wires on the light fixture. Match the colors of the wires (black to black, white to white, and green or bare copper to green or bare copper). If the wires are not already stripped, use a wire stripper to strip the ends of the wires. Twist the ends of the wires together, and secure them with wire nuts. If your light fixture has a grounding wire, connect it to the green or bare copper wire in the electrical box.

Step 5: Install the light fixture Attach the light fixture to the mounting bracket using screws and a screwdriver. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your specific light fixture.

Step 6: Test the light Turn the power back on at the circuit breaker box, and test the light to make sure it works properly. If it doesn't work, turn the power back off and double-check all connections.

Congratulations, you have successfully changed your ceiling fan to a light fixture!