Ceiling Fans Are Inexpensive

[OneHandyGal]

ineedhelp, you don't have to use an electrician if you don't want, although I'd personally recommend it. My brother's an electrician, so he just installed them.

There are many sites on the internet that can help you with installation, and sometimes the fans also come with instructions themselves. I presonally wouldn't try this on my own because I have no electrical experience whatsoever.

 

[mamab]

Actually, my husband has put in several ceiling fans, and he's not an electrician. If you follow the directions, they're not that hard to install.

 

[penguinmama]

Agreeing with mamab. My husband installed several of ours, and I read him the instructions. I believe I could have done it myself if I had found it necessary.

 

[mynameisCat]

If you can wire in a new ceiling fixture, you can wire in a ceiling fan. If you're nervous about wiring in a new ceiling fixture, hire somebody or talk somebody who isn't nervous about it to do it!

 

[Stephanie2377]

You definitely don't need an electrician to put in a ceiling fan. My husband has done in on numerous occasions. If you are nervous, you could always have someone come check it. I'd bet.. if you asked around, you'd find someone who has put them in before who wouldn't mind taking a peek.

Luckily, my husband works for the fire dept. All of those guys have second jobs, and many of them are carpenters, floor installers, electricians, etc.

 

[roro]

Yep! They truly do add to a room when you see it without one and than install one, it is amazing how it improves the room. It will cause you to want to do more to that area, including interior decor. I love the way they look when the lights are dim and you are watching the blades turning. The sounds are sooothing, if you pay attention, they will literally lull you to sleep.
I have mine running almost 24/7, even in the winter on low helping the heat to circulate and keep the room from getting stuffy.

 

[sweet_mayhem]

My problem with ceiling fans is that I forget about dusting them. I cannot tell you how many times I have accidently hit the blades or turned them on high and had dust fly everywhere. But you are right they have become a lot more popular in recent years and a lot more cheaper.

oh we have the same problem with our hanging lamp! we completely forgot to dust the curly cord which holds the lamp itself. now it looks not dusty--but grimy! eeeewwww...

 

[riskey58]

Hello

We have three ceiling fans in are house I think they are great. And I agree they are not expensive. We use ours all the time I love them.

 

[sarahlorrain]

I've never done it myself, but my husband has. It seemed relatively easy. I would ask around, see if any friend's husband/fathers/brothers know how, and ask for a quick lesson! It's definately worth it! You can get a good cheap one from walmart or home depot, etc for about thirty or so bucks. I are one by one putting them in every room.

 

[ljk19]

My husband has also installed ceiling fans and so has my friend's husband. The only thing he said was that they were really heavy so it made it more difficult. For that reason, it was good that he had a friend there to help him and you might want to do the same if you're planning on doing it yourself.