Ceiling Fans Installation Services in Southeast Michigan

Ceiling fans keep indoor temperatures more comfortable and act as a visual focal point in a wide variety of spaces. Since they are positioned on the room’s ceiling, they can be difficult to install. Don’t risk a DIY ceiling fan installation. Instead, homeowners can call Metro Electric for all their ceiling fan installation, repair, and maintenance needs in Southeast Michigan.

Benefits of Installing Ceiling Fans

Families that already have ceiling fans installed in their homes don’t need any convincing. Those who have been relying exclusively on air conditioning systems or, even worse, just the natural breezes coming in through windows and doors, will find that new ceiling fans make a huge difference. Here are the top benefits of having ceiling fans installed in your Southeast Michigan home:

• Increased Comfort Year-Round

Ceiling fans create cool breezes during the hottest months of summer and keep the air circulating through the home to prevent excess humidity. They’re not just great for the summer months, though. In the winter, homeowners can set their ceiling fans to spin counterclockwise. This pushes the hot air produced by their furnaces back down into their living spaces.

• Overhead Lighting

Modern ceiling fans typically come equipped with overhead lighting. The lights can be operated independently from the fans, often using either a system of pull cords or remote control. This lets homeowners take full advantage of their ceiling space by installing both fans and overhead lights using the same fixtures.

• Great for Indoor and Outdoor Use

Have a patio or porch that collects a ton of heat in the summer? Ceiling fans can be installed outdoors just as easily as they can be installed in homes to keep the air moving and maintain more comfortable outdoor spaces. They’re perfect for making backyard parties and family barbecues more comfortable. Install a ceiling fan with a light to make the outdoor space more appealing at night.

• Improved Home Decor

Ceiling fans come in many different designs. Some feature wooden blades for a more traditional appeal, while others appear thoroughly modern and perfectly complement contemporary-styled homes. Either way, a properly chosen ceiling fan will create a visual focal point and make the room look larger by drawing visitors’ attention upward.

Why Hire a Pro for Fan & Fixture Upgrades?

Homeowners who habitually take on DIY home improvement projects may be wondering if it’s really worth hiring a professional electrician to install their ceiling fans. The answer is always yes.

• They Make Sure Your Fan is Up-to-Code: Licensed electricians will be able to ensure that the new fan is up-to-code and that it will work as intended without increasing the risk of dangerous electrical fires.
• They Provide Quality Installations: They will pay careful attention to detail, ensuring that the fan is perfectly flush with the ceiling and that its blades are balanced properly to ensure quiet, efficient operation.
• They Are Skilled and Experienced: When homeowners work with Metro Electric, they’ll get results they can trust. We only hire the area’s most skilled electricians, each of whom is dedicated not just to customer safety, but also customer satisfaction. Hiring one of our electricians gives homeowners a guarantee that everything will go well with the installation.
• They Make Sure Your Warranties Stay Intact:  Amateur installations can also void some products’ warranties, which can cost homeowners a ton of money. It’s always worth the money for homeowners in Southeast Michigan to hire professionals they can trust.

The Installation Process

If the home already has ceiling fans, all the electrician may need to do is remove the old fixture and replace it with a newer model. Homeowners who want to have new fans installed should expect the process to be slightly more involved.

When electricians add new fans where none existed before, they may need to investigate permits. Legal concerns aside, ceiling fans must be anchored to electric ceiling boxes that are rated to hold heavy fixtures. If the fan is too heavy for the electric box, it can create a safety hazard.

The first thing an electrician will do is inspect the electrical system in the room. If it already has overhead lights, it may be possible to use the same light fixture and electric ceiling box to support the fan. In some cases, though, the fixture and ceiling box won’t be able to bear the extra weight and will need to be replaced. In others, it won’t be compatible with the fan. If this is the case, the electrician will wire in a new electric box before installing the fixture.

Fan & Fixture Upgrades Options & Guidelines

Metro Electric does not sell residential lighting fixtures or fans, customers are expected to have purchased fans or fixtures in advance of service call. Be sure to check carefully when purchasing these items that they are the correct configuration for your needs. If we are unable to install your items, it may require another service call to complete the work.