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Garafano Electric, Inc.
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

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Warranties offered

"Oscar arrived on time. Nice and early in the morning and he was able to remove the old fan and replaced it with a new one. He cleaned up afterwards. I will hire him and Garafano electric again in the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Payan Electric, Inc. DBA Olvera Electric
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Offers commercial services

"My living room ceiling fixture and my front porch light stop working one day then I found eddy and he fixed them both he also repaired a couple of outlets around the house that didn't work then he added a TV outlet without making any holoes and mounted my TV on the wall perfect I would definitely recommend this guy."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by43%of homeowners
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B.K. Electric Services
4.1(
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"BK pro customer service was excellent. BK evaluated the fixtures and lighting issues, and solved each issues in a most professional way. I was able to keep my Mid Century Modern bathroom lighting that I was most concerned about and also installed a new wall timer. You can be assured that BK electric services will get your project done the way you want. Plus BK electric services will provide electric services in, all areas where needed of Electrical serviced. I am very happy with the Service I received and you will be happy as well. Thank You BK Electric services."
Dining Room FIxture (steel)
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Under cabinet LED rope lighting for bar
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Sparky Pro Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving El Monte, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience. They were very professional, polite, and communicative throughout the entire process. They kept me informed every step of the way, answered all of my questions promptly, and made sure I understood what was being done. Their attention to detail and excellent customer service made the experience smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy service." Thank you. MOON AUTO COLLISION."
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Ceiling Fans questions, answered by experts

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.

If the fan doesn’t have a switch, connect the white wire from the ceiling to the white wire from the fan; connect the green wire to the ground wire; connect both black wires; and connect both blue wires. If yours has a switch, the white and green wires are connected the same way. However, connect the ceiling’s red wire to the light’s black wire and the ceiling’s black wire to the fan’s black wire. 

If your home already has wires for a ceiling fan (and optional light kit), then it’s quite safe to wire and install it yourself. Always be very careful to shut off the power before you begin, and confirm that the power is safely off with a non-contact voltage tester before touching anything. It’s also highly recommended to use eye protection, rubberized gloves, and tools with rubber handles to keep yourself safe from electric shock.

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.

For a 12x12 room, a fan between 36" and 50" will work, as it falls in the range for spaces up to 144 square feet. These size fans provide adequate air circulation and ensure a comfortable environment without being overpowering. Even better, they come in a broad range of styles, offering aesthetics and functionality, making them suitable choices for maintaining an ideal room temperature and enhancing overall comfort.

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