Katie did a great job. I admire both men and women who are willing to take tools in hand and make things happen. A ceiling fan is something any homeowner could save some money installing, so this video should be helpful for those trying some DIY.
As an Electrician takes me a minute to install half an hour to put it together. I hate ceiling fans lol. The biggest mistake people do when installing a fan they put it all together then try to mount it. Glad to see you put the blades and glass last .Did a great job guys
Thanks! I'm impressed that it didn't take her THAT much longer than it takes a pro! Apparently most people don't read the instructions? Katie just went step by step and never considered building the whole thing then installing it.
You, and by that I mean your entire family, makes me smile. I know Katie is kinda nervous so keep on building up her confidence. You are a good man sir.
Great job Katie! A ceiling fan is a good first project. Having installed 4 ceiling fans in my house, I can tell you that an hour would be about average.
Nice video guys. One thing to remember though, if you are installing a fan in place of a standard lighting fixture, make sure to REPLACE the old junction box with a box that’s rated for the weight of the fan, and the supports needed that fit your project.
reference; green wires from the fan (and bracket ) go to the copper wire from outlet box. there might not be a copper wire coming from the ceiling so reference your owner's manual for that. black wires go together, one from the ceiling and one from the fan. Cap the blue wire (light) or connect it with the light wire coming from the fan if you have dual switches fro both light and fan. The neutral wire (white) go together. However the white wire would be tanned out by age, so don't confuse it with the ground wire if you have one.
I love that your wife joins you on projects. Most the time if a wife gets involved it tends to be as executive decision maker or tool sherpa. Thanks for letting her take the lead!
I think she did a great job! I always try to get my wife to help me with projects so hopefully this will serve as some inspiration to tackle some things herself. (If I can keep myself from butting in and trying to take over!) Great job, everyone!
I found that playing cinematographer kept me busy and I didn't try to butt in. I would say try and find something to keep you busy while he does her thing.
Nice work Katie! (I say as if we were longtime friends) I appreciate the fact that you let her take the project and run with it Mark, it's easy to be a little too eager when offering your expertise. Having just swapped out a light recently myself, an hour is a pretty respectable time! Great work!
SHe's been a really good sport about this whole UA-cam thing. Putting the project together wasn't an issue, being the on-screen presenter is what made her nervous, but I think she nailed it!
Yea me too! I struggle with that every time! She did the intro twice, and you couldn't tell a difference, and she did the outdo 3 times, but that was just so I could get different angles. She nailed her part every time!
Good job one question I have is did you install a fan rated box or just use the one that was there. Most ppl make this mistake and then wonder why the fan ends up hanging by the wires.
I didn't put in a different box, but I made sure the box that's there was well fastened to the rafters. I weighed the new fan and the old light fixture that I removed and they were within half a pound of each other. I figure it that light fixture lasted there since the 70's, it was probably up to the task.
It is screwed into the ceiling joist. There was a big ugly and heave light fixture there before so I double checked, but was sure it was secure enough to hold the weight.
Gunflint Designs that is a very important part omitted from the awesome video. Someone might think a box floating in the drywall or nailed to the side of a joist is enough. That box needs to be solidly attached to preferably two joists. I mount a 2x6 on the flat between two joists and then mount the box to that. It’s heavy and spins and wobbles and will work itself loose over time unless solidly supported. I am not an expert but all of the ones I have hung are still there. Congratulations to both of you.
Great blade holding job mate! The rest was ok too :) I would just throw in a quick tip, take the jewellery off before working, you really don't want to damage them and could cause a safety concern if caught in a different type of job (learned from experience, eugh) well done to you both :)
Katie was pretty nervous to be the one doing the on-camera talking for this one, so if you think she did a good job, make sure you let me know!
She did a great job!
Yes, great job! I see a spinoff channel in your/her future...
Ensure that the Ceiling Hook
can sustain more than 10 times the Ceiling Fan weight. Safety Wire must be fixed correctly to the Pipe?
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Katie did a great job. I admire both men and women who are willing to take tools in hand and make things happen. A ceiling fan is something any homeowner could save some money installing, so this video should be helpful for those trying some DIY.
Thanks Michael, that was very well said!
She’s a natural! I honestly think this will give some women the spark to try household things and not to be afraid of doing them! Great job Mrs Katie!
The first step is working up the courage to try it. I think you're right, if other people see Katie do it, maybe they will give it a try too.
As an Electrician takes me a minute to install half an hour to put it together. I hate ceiling fans lol. The biggest mistake people do when installing a fan they put it all together then try to mount it. Glad to see you put the blades and glass last .Did a great job guys
Thanks! I'm impressed that it didn't take her THAT much longer than it takes a pro!
Apparently most people don't read the instructions? Katie just went step by step and never considered building the whole thing then installing it.
Great job Katie awesome encouragement from Katie's hubby
Great Job Katie. Hope to see you take the lead in more projects.
I think that's pretty likely to happen!
You, and by that I mean your entire family, makes me smile. I know Katie is kinda nervous so keep on building up her confidence. You are a good man sir.
Thanks John. We are definitely having fun with this little channel of ours, and I'm glad you are enjoying it!
IF KATIE CAN DO IT I CAN DO IT, THANK YOU KATIE YOU DID A BOMB AWESOME WONDERFUL JOB SIS
Great job Katie! What a great example of how to help and encourage one another to accomplish new things. :)
Best video yet...the whole fam involved... Katie is awsome..keep up the great work! Cheers!
Thanks Rick!
Katie did a great job, Im planning on replacing my ceiling fan because its not working properly and this was very informative
I'm glad we could help you out!
It’s always nice when a project like this gets taken on by someone else in the family. She did a great job. 👍🏼
I was really impressed at how easy it was for her. I think she just unknowingly signed up to do more of this kind of thing!
Katie needs her own channel now. Something like Gunflint Home haha. Go girl. You did a good job.
I'll keep trying to talk her into it!
Katie did a great job!
Nice job. Great addition to your dining room renovation.
Thanks Mark! Its so much brighter in there now!
Well done !! Steady as a rock with the fan going.
Yep, she nailed it!
Awesome job Katie!
Thumbs up Katie! Well done!
Great job Katie! A ceiling fan is a good first project. Having installed 4 ceiling fans in my house, I can tell you that an hour would be about average.
Sounds about right to me to! I think much faster than that and you'd be rushing it.
I thought you said Gunpla Designs at the beginning and I got a bit too excited but seriously ty for the video, it helped me out.
First a pen, now the light and fan assembly. She's may be looking for some shop space to start her own channel soon. Great job.
I'm slowly talking her into more projects, and I think she enjoys it because she's coming up with ideas of her own!
Good job Katie!
and final approval from the little man himself:)))
Hi Katie very good work looks nice.
Nice video guys. One thing to remember though, if you are installing a fan in place of a standard lighting fixture, make sure to REPLACE the old junction box with a box that’s rated for the weight of the fan, and the supports needed that fit your project.
reference; green wires from the fan (and bracket ) go to the copper wire from outlet box. there might not be a copper wire coming from the ceiling so reference your owner's manual for that.
black wires go together, one from the ceiling and one from the fan.
Cap the blue wire (light) or connect it with the light wire coming from the fan if you have dual switches fro both light and fan.
The neutral wire (white) go together. However the white wire would be tanned out by age, so don't confuse it with the ground wire if you have one.
Outstanding job and motivating
GRT job...giving me confidence to do this myself 🤦🏽♀️👏👏👍🏽👍🏽
Well done Katie.
Sweet! Atta girl Katie!
Now you make pens, paint paneling, and hang fans.
Mark better watch out, taking over his job... :) :)
If she keeps being so handy and so popular, I'm just going to build her her own channel to play with.
Prettiest electrician ever :) and did a great job despite the camera man interfering lol
Haha, no kidding! We might have to try out some plumbing next so we can crush the myth of the big fat plumber!
You did a great Jog Katie! I hope you get to do many more projects. And your sons have a great opinion of the room. ;)
Ha ha ha! "Slimy face" I have one of those too. Good job you guys!
I swear that kid is always gooey!
Job well done. Looks good!
Great job, Katie! :)
Thanks Drew!
I love that your wife joins you on projects. Most the time if a wife gets involved it tends to be as executive decision maker or tool sherpa. Thanks for letting her take the lead!
It was fun for me to step back and just be the camera man for a change!
Nice work. It's always satisfying to know you completed a home repair or modification.
Great video.
lol I like the fancy names you had on your high school! French Fry technician 😂
I think she did a great job! I always try to get my wife to help me with projects so hopefully this will serve as some inspiration to tackle some things herself. (If I can keep myself from butting in and trying to take over!) Great job, everyone!
I found that playing cinematographer kept me busy and I didn't try to butt in. I would say try and find something to keep you busy while he does her thing.
Aha, very clever. I'll have to try that.
Well done Katie. It just goes to show, you can do more than you think. Must be time for some more lathe work, don't you think.
Hi Katie , great job ! Can I know the brand name of that ceiling fan , I like that design , thanks .
This is the next thing I want to learn!
He's so cute lil man thanks for sharing him with us and amazing job girls rule
You are success! Awesome job on the fan!
I'll let her know!
Excellent job too. Great work!
Nice one Katie you did a great job.
Barry (ENG)
Thanks Barry, I'll let her know.
You guys make a pretty good video together
2:41 The “Is it slimy face” got me dead 💀
Excellent work
Nice job Katie---
Nice work Katie! (I say as if we were longtime friends) I appreciate the fact that you let her take the project and run with it Mark, it's easy to be a little too eager when offering your expertise. Having just swapped out a light recently myself, an hour is a pretty respectable time! Great work!
SHe's been a really good sport about this whole UA-cam thing. Putting the project together wasn't an issue, being the on-screen presenter is what made her nervous, but I think she nailed it!
Gunflint Designs considering it usually takes me a minimum of a dozen takes to get my intro or outro, I think she did an awesome job!
Yea me too! I struggle with that every time! She did the intro twice, and you couldn't tell a difference, and she did the outdo 3 times, but that was just so I could get different angles. She nailed her part every time!
She made that look easy! Nice job, Katie!
Thanks Bruce! She was nervous the whole time, but it didn't show at all!
Good job one question I have is did you install a fan rated box or just use the one that was there. Most ppl make this mistake and then wonder why the fan ends up hanging by the wires.
I didn't put in a different box, but I made sure the box that's there was well fastened to the rafters.
I weighed the new fan and the old light fixture that I removed and they were within half a pound of each other. I figure it that light fixture lasted there since the 70's, it was probably up to the task.
Simple yet useful! Nice job Katie and of course, nice form Mark :D
Thanks Jude - I do my best!
You guys are so cute! Thanks for the video!
Very well done Katie! Gunflint CFO - Chief Fan Officer! Looks like the 2 quality control officers did their part, too. :)
Haha, there was certainly a lot of supervision on hand at all times.
Excellent! Good job..
Terrific job, Katie! I’m impressed.👍
Thanks Barbara, I'll let her know!
great video, thank you
HAHAHAHA... "This is a better look" ... so stinkin cute!!
Haha, that kid always steals the show!
Katie, I quit after 1:35 in and wasn’t sure this was safe. Was this a properly supported fan electric box?
Great Video!!!!
Obviously, it worked thanks to you holding those blades man. Hard work pays off :P Thanks for sharing (both of you)!!!
Haha, yep! I was pivotal in the success of this project! Thanks Bruno!
Just watched your ceiling fan install video hopefully prior to install you checked to make sure you’re metal box was mounted properly in the attic
"I heroically got to help again" LMAO
Well done Katie! Just maybe I will attempt to do this myself!
katie ... please teach my wife so she can get 10% of your skill
Lol ... i feel you guys ...
When I was in high school and working for Albertsons grocery. My title on my name tag was “food transport engineer”. 😊
Nice! Inventive titles are the best!
Ok communist
nicely done, the light was like a nuke going off
Haha, yes it was. It panicked the auto-exposure for a minute, but the old Sony recovered.
Tool sherpa? I TOTALLY NEED a tool sherpa! How have I not known about this?
Its really hard to get a good one... the certification process is pretty much a joke, so just about anyone can claim to be a tool sherpa.
an hour was longer than you expected? I would have budgeted an hour and gone over that by a wide margin. Looks nice!
I figured it would take us 1-2 hours since I had to be in her way with the camera the whole time!
I have one thats dimmable, so less bright light! Also it has a remote for the blades too. Great work though!!
That sounds like a fancy fan!
Gunflint Designs and it wasn’t even expensive!
Just curious how the light is holding up after 3 years? :O
GOOD JOB MARK
Now the ceiling fan is what’s up to date and the light fixture is the ‘outdated 70’s piece’. 😂😉 Welcome to 2018 everyone!
😂😂
Good dexterity, you certainly knew what you were doing. Well done.
Thanks George, I'll let her know!
I like Hampton bay ceiling fans
Great job katie.. an hour not bad...
It's becoming so hard to find ceiling fan light kits with standard base light bulbs.
This one was cheap from Home Depot.
Great stuff... Here in Australia, you are not allowed to install things like this unless you are a qualified Electrician due to insurance issues.
Thank you so much!!
What wires did you hook up to what ?
Can I ask what video editing software do you use?
I work with the Adobe suite for my day job, so I am using Premiere Pro.
I have that exact fan in my bedroom, its a hampton bay sinclair.
What is the box in the ceiling mounted to?
It is screwed into the ceiling joist. There was a big ugly and heave light fixture there before so I double checked, but was sure it was secure enough to hold the weight.
Gunflint Designs that is a very important part omitted from the awesome video. Someone might think a box floating in the drywall or nailed to the side of a joist is enough. That box needs to be solidly attached to preferably two joists. I mount a 2x6 on the flat between two joists and then mount the box to that. It’s heavy and spins and wobbles and will work itself loose over time unless solidly supported. I am not an expert but all of the ones I have hung are still there. Congratulations to both of you.
I have the exact same fan 🤯
So put the black with the green?
How i wish my wife (electrical trained) could do that. lol
That's a Hampton Bay Sinclair.
Was I the only one that was expecting her to say “I made husband do it” after she said “this is how I installed a ceiling fan”
That would have been a good joke, but she didn't want my help at all.
Great blade holding job mate!
The rest was ok too :)
I would just throw in a quick tip, take the jewellery off before working, you really don't want to damage them and could cause a safety concern if caught in a different type of job (learned from experience, eugh) well done to you both :)
Nice job you have a beautiful family.
Thank you very much!
Beautiful family 😃
2:14 you might want to tighten the screws a little more but otherwise good job
This ceiling fan is adready installed in one of the bedrooms in my friends house
Never use power tools for a fan assembly. The pros said.
Good thing I'm not a pro then.
are you guys building a house?
Nope, this has just been lots of renovations to our house that was built in 1952.
I have that fan
French fry technician 💀💀💀
You did well on camera, perhaps the sound could be improved but that's his fault! slightly echoey room methinks
Yep, that room has pretty terrible acoustics. I had a good mic on the camera, but it would have been better if I had a LAV mic.