EZ-Brace101 Ceiling Fan Support Bracket

For Christmas, my granddaughters wanted ceiling fans in their bedrooms. No problem as I have installed 10+ over the years. Unfortunately, I seen discovered the ceiling light box receptacle was not suitable for a ceiling fan. The box was nailed to a ceiling joist and retrofitting a ceiling fan rated box was going to be a bit of work. On YouTube, I came across the EZ Brace 101 video. This product would work since the existing box was nailed to a ceiling joist.I just installed the first fan today using the EZ Brace 101. It worked great. This is a QUALITY and well thought out product. And it is structurally strong ! It comes with the lag screws, torx bits, shims and screw assortment in the package. I did find it easier to predrill a hole in the receptacle box for the the first lag screw. Now my 2 grandsons want ceiling fans in their bedrooms so I just ordered 2 more EZ Braces. At $24, the cost may seem a bit high but it comes with all necessary itens for install plus its a lot easier and better solution for retrofitting a ceiling fan into a not suitable ceiling box.

I bought 2 of these, because I was installing 2 ceiling fans in our 2 spare bedrooms. The first install went well. One has to spend some time figuring out how/where the can light fixture is attached to the joist, so that the bracket can be attached at the proper orientation. Also, I had to cut out a small piece of drywall, so that the trailing edge of the bracket would fit flush with the ceiling, otherwise, it goes in a little slanted. Another thing I did is to mark where I would be drilling thru the can, and I drilled some pilot holes in the can. This makes it much easier to screw-in and seat the supplied wood screws. On the second install, it took me about 30 minutes to realize that the can light fixture was not side-attached to a joist at all. Instead, it was somehow mounted from above. I was able to add a few wood screws for additional strength, but on this install, I did not need the EZ-Brace 101 so I returned it to Amazon, unopened, for a refund. One final note, if you're not a carpenter, or an electrician, this installation process takes a lot longer, because there is a distinct element of trial-and-error that an experienced builder would not have to deal with. The EZ-Brace 101 is a fine product, and if/when we install another ceiling fan, I'm planning on using it, if the light can fixture allows for it. Another nice thing about this product is that you don't have to get up into the attic to add bracing to the can fixture. My attic is filled with 18 inches of insulation, and it would have been a nightmare for me to get up there to find those light cans. So glad I did not have to do that.

This is an excellent product! Works great.

Easiest install as compared to the spreader bar type ! I would use the spreader bar where possible but for the locations that will not allow it this products works Great !

I realized a had an old Bakelite box in the ceiling, and the large screw from the EZ Bracket shattered the box requiring rework. Also, the ground lug location on the EZ Bracket interfered with my fan bracket, making it impossible to get the fan tight to the ceiling. I’m sure it has its applications, but mine wasn’t it. I did not use this product.

Don’t waste your time with other braces. This allows you to use existing plastic conduit box. Braces it into a single beam and creates a solid mounting fixture for your ceiling fan. Simple install, just 2 screws. Everything is included in the box, including driver bits. Highly recommend.

It fits and works properly.

This bracket saved me time and headache from having to climb up in my attic and disturb 15 inches of insulation. The bracket held me and I weigh 180 pounds. Cannot go wrong with this.