Call 844-335-0814 and our service desk will connect you with an independent local electrician who installs ceiling fans.
Ceiling fan jobs electricians handle
- Replacing a light fixture with a ceiling fan
- Installing a fan where there is no existing fixture
- Adding a separate wall control for the fan and light
- Hanging fans on sloped or high ceilings with downrods
- Replacing a wobbly or noisy fan
- Outdoor rated fans for covered patios
Fan rated boxes and wall controls
Fans must hang from an electrical box rated for fan support and secured to framing, or from a brace installed between joists. A wobble or a loose fan usually traces back to the mount. For controls, the electrician can add separate switches for fan and light, which may need an extra wire to the ceiling, or use a compatible remote or smart control.
Choose the fan size for the room; larger rooms need longer blade spans to move enough air.
Installing your ceiling fan
- Call 844-335-0814 and tell us the room, ceiling height and whether there is an existing fixture.
- We connect you with an independent electrician who installs fans.
- The electrician checks the box, framing and wiring at the location.
- A fan rated box or brace is installed and the fan is assembled and hung.
- Controls are connected and the fan is balanced and tested on every speed.
Using fans to stay cooler in summer
In summer, set the fan to blow downward to create a cooling breeze; in winter, reverse it at low speed to move warm air down from the ceiling. Fans cool people, not rooms, so turn them off when you leave.
Pairing fans with LED light kits keeps the added heat from lighting low.
Fans for patios and covered outdoor spaces
A ceiling fan on a covered patio makes long summer evenings more comfortable and helps keep insects away. Outdoor fans must be rated for damp or wet locations, depending on how exposed the patio is, and the box and wiring must be suitable for outdoor use.
If there is no fixture on the patio ceiling, the electrician can run a new circuit or extend a nearby one, adding a weatherproof switch or a remote control.
Choose a fan with a sealed motor and finishes designed to resist sun and moisture.
Questions about Ceiling Fan Installation
Can a ceiling fan replace any light fixture?
Only if the box and framing can support it. If not, the electrician installs a fan rated box or brace first.
Can I control the fan and light separately?
Yes, with separate wall switches if there is enough wiring, or with a remote or smart control.