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Direct Electric Company
4.6(
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Ceiling Fan - Install

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

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GOT HERE AND REMOVED FAN FROM BOXES,, PUT THEM TOGETHER, THE FANS AND LIGHTS INSTALLED THEM IN.
THEY INSTALLED THEM,  AND WAS GONE IN  20 MINUTES.

I WOULD USE THEM AGAIN ANYTIME!


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Tesla Wall Connector installation
Exterior wall light installation
Pendants and small chandelier installation
Recessed can lighting and ceiling fan installation
Electrical Home Improvement

+13

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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JP3 Electric
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installed new attic fan and removed old fan . Added and wired 2 new 20 Amp Circuits. Great job- fair price. I recommend Justin and DJ 100%. Fair - honest - they know what they are doing. Will be using them for all future electric work!"
Panel
Outlet
Panelboard
Panelboard
Kitchen Lighting

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Elson Electrical
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - Install

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Excellent service and prompt response by Elson electrical. Installed 2 ceiling fans for me same day as my call. Able to respond within 2 hours and completed the job quickly with no problem. Highly recommend them for projects like this."
Keil Electric LLC
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - Install

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Keil Electric San Diego is a licensed electrical contractor (California #1109913) serving San Diego County from our Santee shop. Andy Keil and the local team handle residential and commercial work across Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Coronado, and the rest of the county.

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Ceiling Fans questions, answered by experts

The number of blades for your fan poses both advantages and disadvantages. Typically, the more blades on a fan, the better the air distribution and cooling effect, but this also means that your fan will have more wear on its motor. For small rooms, three-blade fans should work fine. For larger areas like living rooms, four or five-blade fans might be the better option. 

Fan power is measured by CFM, or cubic feet per minute. For every 1,000 feet of square footage in your attic, you need a minimum of 700 CFM. Steeper roofs may need larger fans or about 840 CFM.  You can figure the size of attic fan you need by multiplying the square footage of your attic floor by 0.7. (multiply by 1.2 for a steep roof and 1.15 for a dark roof). That number is the CFM required for your fan to run efficiently.

A typical fan installation takes between two and six hours. The exact timeframe can be influenced by factors such as the home's structure, existing electrical characteristics, ease of attic access, and whether complex wiring or additional attic ventilation work is required.

Yes, you can install a ceiling fan where a standard light fixture is, as the electrical wiring is often similar and may not need to be replaced. The most important step is to ensure the ceiling can support the fan's weight and motion. You will need to replace the existing light fixture's electrical box with a fan-rated electrical box, which is specifically designed to handle the extra weight and vibration. These boxes will be labeled as suitable for ceiling fan support and will indicate the maximum weight they can hold. Before you begin, also consider if you need an extension rod for a high ceiling or a special mount for an angled ceiling.

To determine if your ceiling box can support a fan, you must check if it is specifically fan-rated. Manufacturers are required to indicate this on the box itself. You may need to remove the existing light fixture to look inside the ceiling box for an inscription stating it is rated for fan use. If you do not see this confirmation, the box is likely not strong enough and must be replaced with a fan-rated junction box. For a proper and safe installation, you should also use a fan brace to secure the new box between the ceiling joists, which provides the necessary support for the fan's weight and motion.

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