While people have become more particular about the design aspect of a ceiling fan, they still make a lot of blunders when it comes to choosing the right ceiling fan in terms of its performance aspect. 

Without the help of a handyman, some of us also make various installation mistakes that can lead to safety hazards.

Selecting the Wrong Fan Size

Selecting the right ceiling fan size is essential not only in terms of performance but also how it looks when placed in a room. 

Ceiling fans are measured by the sweep size, or blade span. That’s the diameter of the circle formed when the fan is set in motion. The sweep size always depends on the size of your room. 

So before you buy a fan, measure the dimensions of your room and then opt for the right fan size, or sweep size.

Handyman Alpharetta GA: Neglecting the Down-Rod Size

When you purchase a ceiling fan, you need to select the right-down rod size. Neglecting the down rod size can directly affect the fan's performance. 

The down rod size influences the air delivery of the fan. This, in turn, affects its cooling capacity. The length of the down rod required for your room depends upon the height of the ceiling. 

To allow proper airflow, the minimum distance between the ceiling and the blade sweep should be 9-10 inches.

Choosing the right down rod size is also important for safety purposes. A ceiling fan should always hang around 7 to 7.5 feet above the floor. For higher ceilings, it should be approx. 8 to 8.5 feet.

Ignoring the Manual

Another common mistake that people make is that they dive into the installation process without even reading the manual. 

And though assembling and installing a fan is no rocket science, you should always read the manual before starting the installation process.

Installing the Fan All By Yourself

While you may be able to assemble the fan all by yourself, it’s best to have someone by your side when you climb the ladder.

Imagine you're in the middle of the installation and you realize that you need a certain tool. It would be better if you have a helping buddy who can hand you the tools and help you avoid the hassle of climbing up and down the ladder.

The more important reason is that you would need them to hold the ladder as a precautionary measure.

Let Us Do the Install!

Avoid these installation mistakes and hazards that come with them by letting our expert handyman do the install for you!

A wobbly ceiling fan is annoying and can even do damage to your ceiling. When that wobbly ceiling fan breaks loose from its support, it can come crashing down and damage you and your home!

Crashing ceiling fans don’t always give an advanced warning when they’re about to fall. It happens far more often than you would think, and the common cause is poor installation.

Our insured handymen will install your ceiling fan right the first time, so you can be comforted by that cool breeze and the knowledge that it’s secured and safe!

We can can do the handy work for you! We’re highly experienced and guarantee all of our work.

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