# How to Add a Brace for Installing a Ceiling Fan
A ceiling fan with a light can bring a level of comfort to a room without sacrificing your lighting. One of the first steps in installing a ceiling fan is to install a brace to keep the fan secure.
Things You'll Need
- Ladder
- Tools recommended by your instructions
- Power screwdriver
- 2x4
Instructions
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Read the directions that come with your fan. The instructions that come with your package and/or the advice of an electrician should supersede any direction you find herein.
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Turn off the power to the area in which you are working.
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Remove the existing fixture and disconnect the wiring.
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If possible, you should install a 2x4 between the ceiling joists to support the workbox and the weight of the fan. This can be done from the attic.
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If not possible, then install a metal brace from the room below through the hole from the fixture. The workbox should then be attached to the brace.
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