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Zack Kinney Electric
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Ceiling Fan - Install

Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Small jobs welcome

"Zack came into my home to install light fixtures and outlets as well as to do some wiring. He was quick and efficient, and friendly with my kids to boot! I am very happy with the finished product and will definitely be having him back for any other electrical work I need done around the house."
Electrical
Electrical Panel
Electrical
Electrical Panel
Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
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Night Painting
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Ceiling Fan - Install

Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Really happy with how the painting came out! Arker did an amazing job bringing our vision to life and it completely changed the look of the vape shop. Super easy to work with, professional, and clearly takes pride in his work. Definitely recommend him if you?re looking for someone who can actually make your idea come to life!"
Mr. Smoke Mural Painting
Mr. Smoke Mural Painting
Mr. Smoke Mural Painting
Mr. Smoke Mural Painting
Khins Sushi

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Canopy Home Projects
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Ceiling Fan - Install

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"I am still giddy over’s the job they did!!!!! I sincerely felt like a kid at Christmas when I looked at my yard!! They went way above and beyond, and even trimmed and pruned places I hadn’t asked them to do!! I would hire them again in a New York minute!! If you need anything done in your yard, and you don’t call this company, you are crazy!!!!!"
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Shed Roof
Stonescaping
Stonescaping
Stonescaping

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Ceiling Fans questions, 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.

Most ceiling fans have a lifespan of anywhere from five to 15 years or 10 years on average. Just how long your ceiling fan lasts depends on the quality of the parts, how much it’s used, and how well you maintain it. A fan with a weak motor that runs on the medium setting nonstop is likely to have a shorter lifespan compared to a fan with a powerful motor that runs on the slowest setting for air circulation.

If your home already has wires for a ceiling fan (and optional light kit), then it’s quite safe to wire and install it yourself. Always be very careful to shut off the power before you begin, and confirm that the power is safely off with a non-contact voltage tester before touching anything. It’s also highly recommended to use eye protection, rubberized gloves, and tools with rubber handles to keep yourself safe from electric shock.

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. 

The direction you want your ceiling fan to move in depends on the season you’re in. During summer, you want it to move counterclockwise to produce a cooling downdraft. During winter, you want it to move clockwise to circulate warm air throughout the room.

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