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Paul W Chace
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Ceiling Fan - Install

Serving Wakefield, 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 by82%of homeowners
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Carmen Colella Electric
4.8(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carmen and his team were amazing replacing my fuse boxes , very professional and know what they're doing . Absolutely will be calling him again . I highly recommend him !"
Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Fitzgerald Electric Inc.
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - Install

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

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Welcome to Jfitz Electric! We take pride the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you

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Ceiling Fans questions, answered by experts

Ceiling fans can be a great way to cool your home without the expensive utility bill of running an air conditioner. Plus, ceiling fans can sometimes run in both directions, pushing hot air down in winter and pulling cold air up in summer. With that said, air conditioning might be the only thing that helps if you live in a very warm climate.

Hiring an electrician to install a new ceiling fan may be the best course of action. Installing a ceiling fan requires basic electrical and mechanical knowledge. It also requires holding it up with one hand and in an awkward position, making the installation even more difficult. If you’re uncomfortable with these circumstances, your best bet is to hire a professional.

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.

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.

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