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Power Forward LLC
4.8(
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Phenomenal job installing a whole-house fan. Arrived on time, did a great job on installation and did a professional job of cleaning up after themselves. Price was fantastic too - can't rate them highly enough."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
JMP Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a pleasure to deal with this company. They are extremely knowledgeable in designing an electrical charging station in what was a difficult i situation. My breaker panel and garage were on opposite sides of my home. A solution was given at a reasonable price. I could not be happier. All work was done professionally with great attention to detail. If you are in need of electrical services, donâ t look any further. They are without a doubt, the best."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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HARP Home Services, LLC
3.6(
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to book online with us today!

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Handover Electric, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time5 hrs
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TJC Electrical Services
4.9(
31
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Polite, respectful of my home, and beautiful job installing 2 overhead lights. He offrered to take away my okd fixture and cleaned up his workspace afterwards. Five stars all around!"
Service and Generator
Service and Generator
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
CM Electric
4.3(
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"Very rapid response to request for estimate. (almost immediate) Competent, rapid completion of bathroom fan & vanity light installation, vent to soffit, rewire switches. Clean installation (minimal damage to existing sheetrock). Price was a bit high but I did not try to negotiate. Worked on Columbus Day! so job was not delayed. Recommend as a professional and I will hire him again when needed."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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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.

Generally, a ceiling fan should be mounted at least seven feet from the floor in the center of your room with a wall clearance of around 18 inches. If your ceiling is more than eight feet high, it’s recommended by experts that the ceiling fan be mounted around eight to nine feet from the ground. This helps ensure a better quality of circulated airflow.

There are many types of ceiling fans, from self-automated smart ceiling fans to outdoor ceiling fans that provide additional comfort to your patio. What you choose all comes down to function and personal taste.

Consider your ceiling height when selecting a ceiling fan. Rooms with ceilings under eight feet high will do well with low-profile ceiling fans, also known as flush-mount or hugger ceiling fans. If your home has cathedral ceilings or ceilings between 10 and 25 feet high, you’ll need a large ceiling fan with a heavy-duty motor to get adequate air circulation.

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.

Though possible, installing a ceiling fan yourself requires electrical knowledge and confidence working with home wiring. Following the manufacturer's instructions carefully and observing safety precautions are crucial components of a DIY installation.

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