Ceiling fan installation
Ceiling fan installation service
Professional ceiling fan installation servicing Calgary
Installations by experienced journeyman electrician. We provide expert installation for all types of ceiling fans, from basic models to high-end, custom designs. We will ensure your fan is installed safely, correctly, and to your satisfaction.
Scaffolding available for high ceiling fan installations.
✦ Secure installation
The CEC requires electrical boxes be securely fastened to the building structure and rated for the weight of the fixture.
✦ Ceiling high
Ceiling fan blades should be at least 2.1 meters (7 feet) above the floor or any other walking surface.
✦ Vapour barrier
We will also seal the poly (vapour barrier) to avoid condensation to keep your attic dry.
Choosing the right ceiling fan size
The right fan for your space depends on the size of your room
Direction of fan blades in summer
summer
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Direction of fan blades in winter
winter
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Manual
Do i need to change the electrical box to install the ceiling fan?
It's important to make sure that the electrical box that supports your ceiling fan is rated to handle the weight and motion of the fan.
If your current electrical box isn't rated for a ceiling fan, it will need to be replaced with a fan-rated box - approved for fan support.
Fan-rated boxes
Ceiling-mounted luminaire boxes and fan boxes have different purposes and requirements under the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
weight
Luminaire boxes
Luminaire boxes metal or plastic rough-in boxes support light fixtures and are usually smaller and less sturdy than fan boxes.
weight
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Fan rated boxes
Fan-rated boxes are specifically designed and rated to handle the weight and movement of a ceiling fan, providing additional safety and stability. Moreover, the magnitude of that downward force increases with blade length.
Maximum load capacity: 70 Lb. (31.7 Kg)
Approved for fan support.
Maximum load capacity: 35 Lb. (15.6 Kg)
Approved for fan support.
