Ceiling fans do far more than just bring a comfortable breeze into your home. Improving air circulation, helping you save money on your energy bills, and deterring pests—ceiling fan installation can be a good investment both for your comfort and your finances. But should you hire someone to do the installation for you, or can you do it yourself? And if you do choose to get professional help, what can you expect?
To DIY or Not DIY
If you have a background in home improvement yourself, and electrical wiring in particular, you might consider doing ceiling fan installation yourself. For the vast majority of homeowners, however, getting professional ceiling fan installation is a better idea. Faulty wiring can not only be frustrating, but it can also be dangerous. A poorly mounted ceiling fan can be especially noisy and needs to be attached properly for structural integrity. Often, it’s better to skip the headaches of an installation struggle and let your friendly professionals at S Wilson Construction handle the ceiling fan installation instead.
What Can You Expect?
Once you’ve chosen the ceiling fan design you prefer and scheduled an appointment with your trusted construction professionals, make sure the area is clear so your installation technician can safely reach the attachment area. If you have kids or pets in your home, make sure they’re in another room to avoid accidents with heavy ceiling fans or precarious ladders. Make sure the floor area is clear, since the fan will be assembled before mounting it on the ceiling, and remove any light furniture, delicate objects, or scattered kids’ toys that might get in the way.
When your technician arrives, your electricity will temporarily be turned off to prevent the risk of electric shock. Your ceiling fan installation technician will then
- Remove any old fans or lighting fixtures, if present
- Assemble your ceiling fan
- Safely perform the task of connecting the fan to electrical wiring
- Mount the fan securely to the ceiling
- Install lightbulbs
- Test the ceiling fan