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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
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Serving Duluth, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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Itasca Electric Motor Service Contracting, Inc.
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Serving Duluth, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Mr. Electric's Mission is:\nTo be known as the world leader in the electrical service and repair industry. \nTo commit ourselves to the selection, development and support of individuals dedicated to excellence with their customers, their communities and themselves. \nTo provide our customers with superior electrical service. \nTo provide our personnel with superior customer service training through continuous education, and growth through applied knowledge. \nMr. Electric Code of Values\nWe believe: \nin superior service to our customers, our community and to each other as members of the Mr. Electric family. \nin counting our blessings every day in every way. \nthat success is the result of clear, cooperative, positive thinking. \nthat loyalty adds meaning to our lives. \nmanagement should seek out and recognize what people are doing right, and treat every associate with respect. \nchallenges should be used as learning experiences. \nour Creator put us on this earth to succeed. We will accept our daily successes humbly, knowing that a higher power is guiding us. \nin the untapped potential of every human being. Every person that we help to achieve their potential fulfills our mission. \nin building our country through the free enterprise system. We demonstrate this belief by continually attracting strong people to the Mr. Electric organization. \n

Ceiling Fans questions, answered by experts

There’s no reason why you can’t install a ceiling fan anywhere in your home, such as in living rooms, offices, bedrooms, and dining areas. Most bathrooms already have ventilation and don’t need a ceiling fan. For safety purposes, avoid installing a ceiling fan where the blades will be less than eight feet from the floor, near bunk beds, or anywhere else they may hit nearby objects.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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