Ceiling fans accent any room and help keep rooms cooler or warmer. There are specific requirements to installing a ceiling fan. Thrasher’s Marietta electricians see inadequate bracing as the number one reason for fans wobbling. Call 770-217-7527 to have yours installed properly.
They may require additional wiring and new junction boxes. Ceiling fans cannot be installed as a rule where there was a light fixture without adapting the electrical box for weight. Ceiling fans are heavy and do require junction boxes that are attached to the ceiling joists.
Many ceiling fans come with their own boxes that must be installed. Ceiling fans can come equipped with remote controls, which require additional wiring. Fans that are added where there were none will need wiring run to them and a wall switch added if desired.
Most fans will have pull cord switches already installed. Ceiling fans come equipped many times with light fixtures. Ceiling fans are heavy and can be awkward to install. Most fans must be assembled prior to installation. The fan kit may include a special bracket to hang the fan on while wiring it to the house electrical system. This allows an individual to install fans without help.
The bracket is mounted as part of the electrical box. The electrical box and bracket must be attached to a ceiling joist directly. There are heavy duty boxes made specifically for this purpose and Out team carries them on their trucks.
