If a room feels dated, look up. An old ceiling fan with a wobbling motor, yellowed glass and a pull chain that no longer does what it should can make an otherwise bright room feel tired. Replacing it is one of the quickest ways to change how a room looks and feels.
Modern fans have come a long way. DC motors run quieter and use a fraction of the power of older motors. Integrated LED light kits give brighter, more even light without the heat of old bulbs. Many fans now come with wall or remote controls, several speeds and a reverse setting, so the same fan pushes a breeze in summer and moves warm air down in winter.
The part most people overlook is the box in the ceiling. A fan is heavy and moves constantly, so it has to hang from a fan-rated box secured to the framing. A standard light fixture box is not built for that load, and a fan hung from one can work loose over time. When we replace a fan, we check the box, the bracket and the wiring before the new fan goes up.
Signs your fan is due for replacement
- It wobbles or clicks even after the blades are balanced
- The motor hums or runs slowly on every speed
- The light flickers or the switch is unreliable
- It is simply the wrong size for the room
A properly sized, properly mounted fan makes a room more comfortable and better looking at the same time. To get an old fan swapped out safely, call Northgate Electric at (720) 555-0142.
