I removed a Romex cable that was going into a junction box top middle opening(you can see in the picture).
There is still an opening at that punch out.
Is it okay to leave it as is? If not, how do I cover it?
Wiring – Do I need to cover an unused punched out hole in a junction box? If so, how
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Buy a ceiling hugger style fan (the ones without a stem or with the option to mount without the stem).
Mount the fan's bracket directly to the ceiling with toggle bolts or other such fastener. This way the fan is not support by the box at all.
Good luck with your project!
It seems like you know most steps leading up to it. Based on that it seems you only want to know what to do with the wires once disposal wiring is removed.
I would simply take wiring caps and place one on each exposed wire and then wrap each wire with some electrical tape further ensuring the caps stay on and do not become exposed if touched or caught when working around the wires. If you are keeping the junction box I would still use the same method but place wires back in the box and and screw the plate back on. Pull wire to sit inside of junction box or just place the end in the box and screw plate back on.
Screw on one wire cap/nut on each wire.
Tape each wire cap/nut separately
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A "knockout fill plug" - costs a few cents (depending on supplier - some are over a buck, I'd keep shopping), snaps into the hole (take the clamp out first.)