Ceiling Fan Installation in Arlington TX

A standard ceiling fan replacement - where a light fixture or old fan already exists with wiring in place - runs $85 to $175 including labor. If the electrical box needs to be upgraded to a fan-rated box, add $50 to $75. If new wiring needs to be run from scratch to a room with no existing ceiling fixture, add $200 to $400 depending on ceiling access and wire run distance. We give you a firm price after confirming what is at the ceiling before we start any work.

Yes, when used correctly. A ceiling fan set to counter-clockwise in summer creates a wind-chill effect that lets you raise your thermostat 4 degrees without feeling warmer. On a typical Arlington TX summer day, that 4-degree thermostat adjustment reduces cooling costs by 10 to 15 percent. The fan does not cool the air - it cools the people in the room. Turn it off when you leave the room so you are not cooling an empty space.

Counter-clockwise when viewed from below. This pushes air straight down, creating the wind-chill effect. In winter, switch the fan to clockwise at low speed to pull cool air up and push warm air near the ceiling down along the walls. Most fans have a small direction switch on the motor housing. We set this to the correct summer direction on every installation before we leave.

Not necessarily. Wobbling is usually caused by one of three things: blade brackets that have loosened over time, blades that are slightly warped or out of balance, or the fan was not properly balanced during installation. We check all three during a repair visit. In most cases, a balancing kit and tightened hardware fixes the wobble without replacing the fan. If the motor housing itself is damaged or the fan is more than 15 years old, replacement may make more sense. We tell you which option is right after diagnosing the wobble.

Yes, but the existing ceiling box must be replaced with a fan-rated box first. A standard light fixture box is not rated for the weight and movement of a ceiling fan. If the wiring only has one hot wire - common in older South Arlington and Dalworthington Gardens homes - we install a remote receiver that allows separate fan and light control from a single wire. We confirm the wiring situation before recommending the solution.

Yes. Outdoor ceiling fans must be rated for outdoor use. For a standard covered patio where the fan is protected from direct rain, a damp-rated outdoor fan is required. For open pergolas, pool areas, or any location with direct weather exposure, a wet-rated fan is needed. Installing an indoor fan outdoors is a code violation and the motor will fail within one to two seasons in Texas humidity. We install the correct rated fan for each outdoor location.

Room size determines fan size. For a standard bedroom of 150 to 225 square feet, a 44 to 52-inch fan is right. For a living room of 225 to 400 square feet, a 52 to 60-inch fan. For rooms over 400 square feet, a 60-inch fan or two fans. Arlington TX homes with 9-foot ceilings typically need a 3 to 6-inch down-rod to position the blades at the ideal 7 to 9 feet from the floor. Tell us your room size and ceiling height when you call and we confirm the right fan size before we arrive.