What size fan do you need?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-your-home-need-more-attic-ventilation.htm">the size of attic fan you need</a> 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.</p></div>

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Q: What color wires go together for a ceiling fan?

• <div><p>If the fan doesn&rsquo;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&rsquo;s red wire to the light&rsquo;s black wire and the ceiling&rsquo;s black wire to the fan&rsquo;s black wire. </p></div>

Q: Where is the sound coming from?

• <div><p>Identifying the source of noises is your first step to soundproofing a room without overspending. Generally, sound comes from inside or outside of the house. Inside noises include creaking floors, living noises like TVs in the living room, cooking sounds, or kids being kids. External noises generally include incremental weather, disturbing neighbors, and street traffic. Inside noises require you to soundproof floors, ceilings, and doors, whereas outside noises may require you to soundproof your attic, windows, and walls facing the streets.</p></div>

Q: Is a longer ceiling fan blade better than a shorter blade?

• <div><p>The more surface area that a ceiling fan blade has, the more effective it will be at producing airflow. Therefore, a longer ceiling fan blade is the better option if you&rsquo;re looking for more wind. However, a longer blade will consume more energy than a shorter blade.</p></div>

Q: Can a plastic electrical box support a ceiling fan?

• <div><p>Many ceiling fan-rated electrical boxes tend to be made of metal. However, some electrical boxes may also be made of heavy-duty plastic that is reinforced with metal support structures. It may also have an attachment that connects directly to a ceiling joist. If you are ever ensure, consult with a licensed professional to get their insight on best practices and whether the installation is a safe one. </p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2024
They do fantastic work. I really could not believe that the pantry ceiling, which was coming down, was flawless after he left. Highly recommend hiring these folks. True craftsman.
The Patch Boys of West Bloomfield, Birmingham and Farmington Hills
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Reviewed in August 2023
He installed three ceiling fans in my house. One was a bit difficult in that it is in a suspended ceiling, the room is rather large, & I wanted the fan in the center. He did it all, did it extremely well, and it's all that I wanted it to be. He is definitely a professional.
Neighbors Heating & Air
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Reviewed in February 2022
Excellent work - they accomodated our schedule and took care of some special needs. They were on time and diligent with day-to-day cleanup. Their work on high ceilings and difficult spaces was every bit as good as the work at eye level. Would certainly hire again!
Definitive Paint & Design
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Reviewed in July 2021
Terrific, they called minutes after our request. Did a great job. Would recommend them to others.
Affordable Stump Grinding
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Reviewed in June 2021
Floor 2 Ceiling Solutions was the best! Matthew was courteous and very obliging to our specific needs. His was hard working and created a masterpiece. My carpets are stain free and look brand new!
Floor 2 Ceiling House & Home Care LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
Doing a bathroom remodel. Made an appointment with Moore Mechanical to install and vent a new fan. The appointment was for Friday afternoon (noon to 4pm). Waited. Got a call at 3:45 from Heather that the guy was running late. I said that was OK we'd still be here. I was told we would have to...
Moore Mechanical
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Reviewed in March 2015
<p>It went well, no unhappy surprises. It was a large project, and Mike was responsible for the major portion. He and his crew installed the boiler, the piping, the slave hot water tank (a.k.a. desuperheater or something like that), and the hot water tubing -- some laid down on the floor from...
Lemcool's Heating & Coooling
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Reviewed in June 2014
We inherited a late 70's vintage house that had 7'6and quot; ceilings with popcorn, a huge brick fireplace, dark Masonite paneling on the walls, and a 7and quot; soffit in the kitchen that forced the upper cabinets down too close to the base cabinets. We took down the paneling, removed the...
C & C Finishers LLC
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Reviewed in December 2013
<p>Very responsive, showed up when scheduled, communicated during the work, completed the work as agreed. Sent photos of the completed work.</p> <p>They removed a large brick chimney in the living area, repaired the dry wall ceiling, painted. Removed the external stack and repaired the roof to...
CHM Construction
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Reviewed in February 2012
Some problems were that the opening for crawl space access in laundry room floor was enlarged so the crawl space cover is smaller than the opening, leaving a gap in the floor. There was no floor support installed to replace the foundation where the cinder block hole was made in the foundation...
Groundworks
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Ceiling Fans questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Identifying the source of noises is your first step to soundproofing a room without overspending. Generally, sound comes from inside or outside of the house. Inside noises include creaking floors, living noises like TVs in the living room, cooking sounds, or kids being kids. External noises generally include incremental weather, disturbing neighbors, and street traffic. Inside noises require you to soundproof floors, ceilings, and doors, whereas outside noises may require you to soundproof your attic, windows, and walls facing the streets.

The more surface area that a ceiling fan blade has, the more effective it will be at producing airflow. Therefore, a longer ceiling fan blade is the better option if you’re looking for more wind. However, a longer blade will consume more energy than a shorter blade.

Many ceiling fan-rated electrical boxes tend to be made of metal. However, some electrical boxes may also be made of heavy-duty plastic that is reinforced with metal support structures. It may also have an attachment that connects directly to a ceiling joist. If you are ever ensure, consult with a licensed professional to get their insight on best practices and whether the installation is a safe one.

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