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Paul W Chace
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Ceiling Fan - Install

Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul has done many projects around our home, from installing outlets, installing a ceiling fan, adding outlets and hanging tvs, to wiring a garbage disposal and each time the work has been very high quality. He is always available to help and provides great service at a great price. I highly recommend Paul for all of your electrical needs!"
Response time11 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Andrew Ells-O'Brien
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Ceiling Fan - Install

Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Andy installed a ceiling fan for me and also wired in a smart switch to the fan, which involved some extra wiring and finangling. He was professional, showed and shared a lot of knowledge, and left the place sparkling. I would absolutely hire him again."
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ElectriChris, Inc
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Ceiling Fan - Install

Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris was on time professional and did exactly what I needed. Had beautiful recessed lighting put on first floor. Changed out all old bedroom light fixtures and put my favorite dimmer switches in all rooms. Communication was 110% fabulous from beginning to end of job. Highly recommend Chris and his crew."
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Recommended by47%of homeowners
Daniel Provost Electric
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair

Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Daniel Provost was great! He got back to us right away & was very accommodating to schedule. Daniel was professional and personable. He explained things to us quite clearly. His honesty and reasonable price make Daniel someone I would absolutely recommend."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ceiling Fans FAQs, answered by experts

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.

If you’re removing a ceiling fan without visible screws, start by locating the fan canopy—a round cover placed above the fan blades and motor. There should be a thin ring that can be turned counterclockwise to remove the canopy and reveal the screws. After unscrewing the fan, you can disconnect the wires and remove the entire fan from the mounting hardware. For safety, make sure the fan switch is turned off before you remove the canopy. It may be easier to remove the fan blades first, too.

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.

In short, no. You can use the square footage range chart in this article to determine the right size ceiling fan for both indoor and outdoor spaces. However, weather elements can damage types of ceiling fans that aren't designed for outdoor use, so your ceiling fan should be weather-resistant if you plan to install it outside.

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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