Ceiling Fan Installation Services
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Ceiling fans help reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 40%. During winter, ceiling fans circulates warm air that otherwise tend to collect on the ceiling, while they provide a cool breeze during the summer.
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The process is fairly simple and can be performed by anybody but is best to leave in the hands of a professional since it involves wiring and electrical that can be dangerous if done poorly.
Here are some things that need to be considered prior to installing a ceiling fan.
The Type of Ceiling Fan
They vary from the simple and functional to the elegant, stylish, and heavy so what you plan to install and how complicated the components are should be considered. For the more elaborate designs, dimmers and even remote controls may need setting up.
Electrical/Junction Box
Conventional junction boxes can support 5 – 8 lbs of weight, but a ceiling fan could weigh about 20 – 50 lbs, and there’s even added stress whenever the fan is on, so it is very important to use a special junction box that can carry the added weight.
Where to Install the Ceiling Fan
It will be convenient if you can install it directly in a joist since it will act as the supporting bracket that will hold the weight of the fan. But most often than not, the point of installation is not directly where the joist is so you’ll have to use a bracket for support.
Ceiling Fan Wiring
Wiring will depend on the type of ceiling fan to be installed. Those that are fan only will have simple wiring needs while those that have lighting kits are a bit complicated. Plus, how you want to control the fan and lights will play a big role.
Do you want a single switch to control both fan and light?
Do you want a separate switch for each?
Is there a dimmer involved?
How about a remote control?
These are factors that affect wiring and also the reasons why ceiling fan installation should be performed by a professional. Though you will not be dealing with lots of wires, a simple mistake will be extremely dangerous.
