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You are correct here, but what is another bane to fan owners is the fact that CFL’s (compact fluorescent lights), if placed on ceiling fans, get vibration -and these CFL’s (which normally last for DECADES!) get messed up because the vibration wiggles loos the delicate circuitry in them. Watts, when I looked at the Google alerts for my name (-: he heh 🙂 and saw this blog entry here, I figured I’d weigh in: Tags: Ceiling fan installation, ceiling fan remote control, electrical code, electrical service atlanta, find electrician in atlanta, panel inspection

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Where blades pass under a light fixture.

Where metal blades will be below 8ft from the floor.

Where blades will be below 7ft from the floor.

An experienced technician will normally remove your electrical panel cover as part of the installation and check for problems that may require repair.įor safety reasons, do not install fans in the following circumstances. A certified/licensed electrician not only will be able to properly install the fan according to the electrical code but they will also be taking notice of any other potential electrical deficiencies or code violations they observe while performing the installation. Hiring a handyman rather than a qualified electrician to do the installation can also present problems.

Even replacing light fixtures with a fan can get complicated due to the electrical code requirement that requires a supported or braced electrical box. Most homeowners should limit self installations to simple replacements of existing fans with a new fan where there will be no changes in the switching requirements.

Materials required may include: fan brace, electrical switch, cut-in boxes, switch plate, romex and staples, down-rod, mounting kit, pancake box and ceiling medallion. There are many factors that need to be considered when dealing with ceiling fans: ceiling height, whether ceiling is sloped, condition of existing outlet box and whether it is adequately supported, access above the ceiling, how many switches are to be installed, will there be dimmers or remote kits installed, if the fan is to have a light kit, etc. Installing a ceiling fan can vary from a very simple job that can be performed by a homeowner with basic handyman skills to one that is somewhat complex requiring the services of a qualified electrician.