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kellylc: Ceiling fans have standard electrical connections, so it is almost as easy as swapping out any other fixture. The thing you have to watch is how the junction box is secured. If it is nailed to a rafter you're in good shape and can continue with no problem. If it is not secure, or is floating on top of the ceiling drywall you need a ceiling fan hanger kit. The kit replaces the old box with an expandable unit that secures to two rafters. This keeps 30-40 pounds of spinning joy from falling on your head at inconvenient times. Definitely a reasonably easy DIY, but if it worries you call a pro.