How do you wire a bathroom fan and light?

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Quote from Youtube video: Box this is hot only when the switch is on and then we have the blue wire which goes to the light. And we have the black wire that goes to the fan. So we just flip up all three of the connectors.

How do you wire up a bathroom fan?





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Quote from Youtube video: We're gonna take this bare wire. And wrap it around the green grounding screw. And tighten that to the box. Okay now we slide the new box into the wall next to the old box and screw them. Together.

Can a bathroom fan and light be on the same circuit?

This is acceptable. Many bathroom fans include lights with the intention of both being wired to one switch on the same circuit. They can also be wired separately to different switches.

Can you wire a fan and light on the same switch?

You can install a ceiling fan with a light in a room with a single light switch with a simple wiring trick. First, turn off power to the fixture at the electrical panel. Second, remove the light fixture in the room but don’t unwire it just yet.

How do I wire a light and fan to one switch?

Wiring Ceiling Fan and Light Operated With One Switch

  1. Connect the green/bare copper wires together.
  2. Connect white wires together.
  3. Connect black wires together.
  4. Connect the lighting wire, typically blue, to the black fan wire and the black ceiling wire.
  5. Tuck the wires back into the box.

How many wires are needed for a bathroom fan?





Wiring Considerations



Most bathroom ventilation fans use a 15-amp circuit breaker and 14-gauge wiring. Due to the increased power drawn, fans with heaters usually require a 20-amp circuit breaker and 12-gauge wiring. Use the manufacturer’s electrical specifications to confirm this.