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1up home improvements

Hawk Highway
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1up home improvements

Hawk Highway
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Free onsite estimate

We offer free estimates on all aspects related to your home or property, from painting,pressurewashing,decks,siding,retaining walls, roofing, landscaping, french drains and beyond. We have been operating since 2016 with the highest customer service in the industry. We provide reasonable prices with professional quality so give your home an extra life with 1up home improvements and remodeling

We offer free estimates on all aspects related to your home or property, from painting,pressurewashing,decks,siding,retaining walls, roofing, landscaping, french drains and beyond. We have been operating since 2016 with the highest customer service in the industry. We provide reasonable prices with professional quality so give your home an extra life with 1up home improvements and remodeling

Trinity Conracting

1534 State Street
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Trinity Conracting

1534 State Street
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29 years of experience

We are a Contracting company located in central West Virginia. We do all types of home repairs and remodeling. Billing procedures are depending on the job 50% down and balance upon completion. There are 4 employees.

We are a Contracting company located in central West Virginia. We do all types of home repairs and remodeling. Billing procedures are depending on the job 50% down and balance upon completion. There are 4 employees.

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Ceiling Fans questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Though possible, installing a ceiling fan yourself requires electrical knowledge and confidence working with home wiring. Following the manufacturer's instructions carefully and observing safety precautions are crucial components of a DIY installation.

The square footage of your room will dictate the correct ceiling fan blade size. For example: 

  • Rooms smaller than 75 square feet require a fan that is 29 to 36 inches.

  • Rooms up to 175 square feet require 42- to 48-inch fans.

  • Rooms up to 350 square feet require 52- to 56-inch fans.

  • Expansive spaces over 350 square feet need a fan larger than 60 inches.

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.

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