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DaneCo Electric
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Serving Ripon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Dane fit my installation into his schedule faster than I expected and project cost me less than expected. He was prompt and throughly explained installation. Dane and his crew were very professional and did a great job! They left no trace behind of any worke done except my new fan perfectly installed. Will definitely call them again for my next project."
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+25

Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S&S Electric Inc
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - Install

Serving Ripon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys sent Scott out to my house and he was awesome. This guy was friendly from start to finish and got the work done fast. He replaced a breaker on my electric panel and put in a new outlet in my garage. Super grateful to have met him and will be referring this company to my friends and family."
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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. 

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.

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 many types of ceiling fans available, each designed for different spaces and needs. Standard ceiling fans are the most common type and work well in most rooms. Low-profile ceiling fans are better suited for rooms with low ceilings. Smart ceiling fans can be controlled with a smartphone or voice commands. For larger spaces with ceilings between 10 and 25 feet high, large ceiling fans are ideal. Dual-motor fans have two motors to produce more airflow in multiple directions. You can also find energy-efficient or Energy-Star models that can be up to 60% more efficient, as well as fans with built-in lights or retractable blades.

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.

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