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M & M Electric
4.6(
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcus was fantastic. Fixed and finished the project quickly and professionally. I have put MM Electric in my contact list for future projects."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Pro Electric Services
4.9(
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario was a pleasure to work with. He responded quickly to setting up ann appointment. Came on time and totally prepared to assess the issue. He was clear, professional and had good input and ideas. I decided not to proceed with the project but I was very impressed with his knowledge and professionalism."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JJ’s Electric
New to Angi

Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I’m a C-10 licensed electrical contractor with nearly 17 years of hands-on experience. I began my career in Hawaii, where I earned my journeyman electrician license, and later continued my work in San Francisco. I also hold a general journeyman license in California.\n\nI take pride in delivering high-quality, code-compliant electrical work and bringing reliable, safe solutions to every project—big or small. I value clear communication, honest work, and doing the job right the first time.

200A Service upgrade
New circuit - Roof
New circuit - Roof
200A sub panel
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GoodFellas Construction – Bay Area
4.2(
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

"I worked with Matan on a kitchen remodel. He was very creative, responsive and tried to help in every way possible. His team was able to finish the project on time and even offered to pay for dinner while they were finishing up the kitchen.
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Ceiling Fans questions, answered by experts

The most efficient ceiling fan height is 8 to 9 feet from the floor to the fan blades. For ceilings higher than 9 feet, a downrod can be used to lower the fan to the optimal height. This positioning ensures adequate air circulation and maximizes the cooling effect. Remember, fans should be installed at least 7 feet above the floor for safety.

Most ceiling fans have a lifespan of anywhere from five to 15 years or 10 years on average. Just how long your ceiling fan lasts depends on the quality of the parts, how much it’s used, and how well you maintain it. A fan with a weak motor that runs on the medium setting nonstop is likely to have a shorter lifespan compared to a fan with a powerful motor that runs on the slowest setting for air circulation.

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. 

There are several telltale signs to let you know that your ceiling fan needs servicing or replacement. For instance, if it’s wobbling, rotating too slowly, or if your ceiling fan is making noise such as squeaks, buzzes, and thumps, it’s time to have it looked at by a professional. Not only may it indicate a potential problem with the fan itself, but it could also signal a red flag that it’s improperly assembled or there’s an issue with the wiring.

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.

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