Looking for ceiling fan installation Colorado Springs? Well, you're in the right place! Wire Works are Colorado Springs' number one electrician company locally owned, and locally operated. But before we get into all that, let's learn more about ceiling fan installation!
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Yes, you can! If you already have a ceiling outlet, then installing a ceiling fan isn't too complicated. You usually need the ceiling fan itself, some wire strippers and wire connectors, electrical tape, a drill, a circuit tester, a screwdriver, some pliers and safety goggles. And, of course, you'll need a ladder to actually get up there and install it!
There are a few things that mean installing a ceiling fan is more suitable for an intermediate or expert than a novice. First of all, you're dealing with electricity. The electrics in older houses, especially, can be full of surprises. So, you might think you've turned off the supply... But you really haven't! Or old cables might have frayed and become exposed. And you might have to upgrade your electrical panel, too.
Not only that, but you're working at height, which is more dangerous than your average DIY. And what you're doing is permanent and difficult to fix if anything goes wrong. That's why most people opt for contractors for jobs like these, even if they usually go the DIY route.
The first thing you have to do is turn off the electrical supply to the existing light at the breaker box/fuse box. If necessary, remove any facing and expose the wiring, using a circuit tester to check if any of them are still live. Once you're sure that the electricity is off, remove the fixture. If the existing electrical box is plastic, replace it with a metal box that's suitable for ceiling fans.
Then you have to follow the ceiling fan's manufacturer instructions (since all ceiling fans are different). Normally, this involves fixing the bracket either as-is or using an extension, before fixing the ceiling fan in place and wiring it up. This all assumes that there's already an electrical connection, which there won't be if you don't have a ceiling light/other electrics in place.
The point of hiring a contractor is so that they take care of everything for you. If you aren't comfortable working with electrics—and don't worry, because plenty of people aren't—then a contractor can do it all for you. Not only that, but you can have peace of mind that it was installed correctly. So who can you call...?
We're Wire Works, a locally owned and operated electrician company here in Colorado Springs. We've got decades of experience between us working on projects just like these. So why should you call us, and how does hiring a contractor work? Let's find out.
We pride ourselves on three things: our reputation, our professionalism, and our specialization.
Our reputation is something that we've earned over the decades. We aren't part of any big conglomerate, and we aren't a big nationwide business that couldn't care less about the people we work for. Our business is built on good customer service, prompt and high-quality work, and repeat business from happy customers! To go along with our reputation, we're fully licensed and insured too.
To us, professionalism means leaving your house exactly how we found it! Not only that, but we complete every single one of our projects with the utmost attention to detail. And finally, our specialization in things like ceiling fan installations, home cinema and sound, lighting and security mean that we can offer better quality service than any other contractors out there!
So how does hiring a contractor actually work?
It starts with you. Give us a quick call, and one of our friendly team will answer. We'll set up a time and date for a house call, so that we can see what work you need us to do. When the day comes, we'll sit down with you and figure out exactly what it is that you want. We can then take a look around and figure out how long it'll take, and how much it'll cost. Then we can set up a time and date from the work.
When it's time for us to install your ceiling fan, we'll leave your house exactly how we found it. We promise that all of our work is done as quickly as possible, with minimum disruption to your daily life! That's not to mention all of the advantages that come from hiring a contractor rather than doing it yourself. Like:
And if that's not enough, we offer estimates for all of our work. We'll never leave you out of pocket and jack up our prices unexpectedly, because what you see with us is what you get! So what are you waiting for? Give us a call today for ceiling fan installation Colorado Springs!
