Your survival guide to improve a ceiling fan

Your survival guide to improve a ceiling fan on your property

Simple cosmetic improvements such as upgrading your ceiling fans can yield tremendous results for your home’s appeal and value. Ceiling fans show age by slowing down over time. Whether you decide to repair or replace there is some advice you need to know.

Ceiling fans certainly have come along way over the years. Older models were very heavy and needed oil to function correctly. These days ceiling fans are much quieter and many options available such as Wi-Fi enabled with smart phone connectivity support and more to improve a space.

Newer ceiling fans can help lower your energy bill up to 30 to 40 percent if used in conjunction of raising or lowering the thermostat several degrees during the seasons. In the summer raise the thermostat and use the comfort of your ceiling fan to breeze a room.

Improving a ceiling fan

If you are thinking of buying a new fan to improve your space. Choose an energy star rated fan, since energy star rated fans are 60 percent more efficient than a conventional fan with lights providing additional energy savings. It is also suggested to purchase a fan with a reversible motor to create a comfortable living environment any time of year.

Professional advice to troubleshoot and repair a fan issue

There are several culprits of a slowing fan; problems with bearings – fan replacement would be recommended, a blade out of balance – tighten mounting screws or balance the fan and make sure blades are not bent warped or damaged, or a failing capacitor – humming or buzz noise while it starting to spin generally it’s the little black box that will be connected to the pull cord wiring also may cause the issue of fan stuck on low speed.

Generally a non functional light the pull cord has broken off causing the light to be stuck on one position. Switch replacements are simple if you have general knowledge of cutting and spiceing wires together. Remember to turn off the power before working on your ceiling fan circuit.

Why not use a determined professional handy person to tackle ceiling fan repair or installation.

Other cosmetic improvements can add value to your homes appeal, simple fixes such as repairing broke windows, patching cracked and repairing holes in walls, applying a fresh coat of neutral paint to the home, updating cracked tile and more can work wonders for the overall resale condition.

No matter what your handyman needs is? We have the right solution, at a good price.