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Paul W Chace
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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
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Andrew Ells-O'Brien
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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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Daniel Provost Electric
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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.

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. 

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.

The direction your ceiling fan spins helps create comfortable airflow in your home and can also help cut down on energy costs. 

During summer, your ceiling fan should spin counterclockwise. This will push cooler air downward in a column and help lower your room’s air temperature. In the winter, set your ceiling fan to spin clockwise and at the lowest speed setting. This will pull cool air upwards, displacing the warm air that pools towards the top of your ceiling and bringing it down towards the floor.

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.

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