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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
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Ceiling Fan - Install

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roy provided professional service throughout my projects. He installed a ceiling fan in the bedroom and overhead lights in the living room. He ensured that each were safely mounted and upgraded the switches for my convenience. He also gave me great advice on the purchase of a new air/heating unit, which I took and am happy with this outside purchase. I highly recommend Roy, and will use his services again."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Be-Wise Electric, LLC
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

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"I had great experience with Howie, he was helpful and is a pro at what he does. He finished the project within time and did more than I asked for. His experience helped me understand what I needed, he had some great suggestions. He installed fans, light fixtures etc. I definitely recommend Bewise."
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Spotlight Solar, LLC
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used spotlight twice now! Very impressed! LouAnn is the owner..... she is helpful, informative and communicative. We had a ceiling fan installed in our attic. The contractor who came out to do the work was great! I would highly recommend."
Response time1 day
403 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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First Wave Electrical
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael from First Wave Electrical installed an outdoor Charger. He was on time, knew his stuff and did a really wonderful job. I recommend Michael for your electrical needs. I'm looking to bring him back for other electrical fixes around the house. Good value for the money and very organized work ethic which I appreciate a lot."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ceiling Fans questions, answered by experts

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. 

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. 

There are several telltale signs to let you know that your ceiling fan needs servicing or replacement. For instance, if it’s wobbling, rotating too slowly, or if your ceiling fan is making noise such as squeaks, buzzes, and thumps, it’s time to have it looked at by a professional. Not only may it indicate a potential problem with the fan itself, but it could also signal a red flag that it’s improperly assembled or there’s an issue with the wiring.

The most efficient ceiling fan height is 8 to 9 feet from the floor to the fan blades. For ceilings higher than 9 feet, a downrod can be used to lower the fan to the optimal height. This positioning ensures adequate air circulation and maximizes the cooling effect. Remember, fans should be installed at least 7 feet above the floor for safety.

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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