Easy peasy, installing a ceiling fan isn’t it? The last few summers in the Netherlands has been very hot and I can’t bear it any longer, especially when you need a good night sleep for the next day. I had to find a solution and being prepared for the next summer. I spent hours online in finding an aesthetic fan with low decibel and a qualitative product for less than €350. Finally, I made my choice on an American product having more than 120 positive reviews and a star rating of 4,5 out of 5 but there is a ‘BIG BUT’. Every single review complains about the installation and the provided instructions. I got in big doubts if I should do it myself or just wait for my man.
As I am a very independent woman since childhood, I wouldn’t call myself a feminist but I just like to prove myself that ‘I can do it’! So, I ordered the fan with 60 days return guarantee in order to buy time in case the job needs to be fixed by a man if my installation attempt fails.
I clocked the time from the moment I switched off the electricity. Got my tool kit and my ladder and started with de-installing my bedroom light first. Straight after, I had my 1st challenge with the mounting plate installation. The screw distance didn’t fit with the ceiling mounting box, a shortage of 1,5 cm. I don’t want to drill holes in my ceiling, so I went to a small local hardware store and seek for a solution.
Yes! I am saved for the 1st base 😁. Many thanks to one review I found to use an intermediate plate. I had no idea what it was and how it works! After seeing the solution, it makes sense. Terminology in the handy world is a riddle to me but luckily it solved my problem.
Then the puzzle continued with the instruction book. It was tricky and very challenging to understand on what to do exactly. The guidance came with 26 languages including Dutch. Struggling and sighing through the pages, reading in Dutch as well in English, the pictures and instructions are just not obvious. After a while, all the colourful threads are finally in place. Lifting up 8kg motor mechanism and making sure all the threads and remote receiver fit in that tiny hood….. that was a hell of a job! I am halfway and it took me 2hrs of effort.
Once the fan was installed, somehow there was no connection with the receiver and the light switch turns the fan on in its full power. Hmmm, something went wrong and I had to sort out what to do. After re-wiring the fan finally works, it took me 3:15 hrs of effort and decreasing patient! Next time, I’m sure I can beat my record 👍🏼
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