Ceiling Fan Installation in Orlando, FL
Beat the Central Florida heat and lower your energy bills with professional, code-compliant ceiling fan installation from Spectrum Electric.
Beat the Central Florida heat and lower your energy bills with professional, code-compliant ceiling fan installation from Spectrum Electric.
Schedule your ceiling fan installation with our licensed electricians.
Running your AC in Orlando without a ceiling fan is like driving with the parking brake on, you're working harder than you need to. In our humid climate, where the AC runs for eight months out of the year, a ceiling fan is a tool for survival, not just a decoration.
The secret lies in the "wind chill" effect. A properly installed fan creates a breeze that evaporates moisture from your skin, making you feel 4 to 6 degrees cooler than the actual room temperature. This allows you to raise your thermostat by roughly 4 degrees without sacrificing comfort. According to energy research specific to the Southeast, this simple adjustment can reduce your cooling costs by over 30%.
Adding a fan where no light fixture exists requires precision and compliance with local codes. We cut the drywall, install a new circuit, mount a code-required fan-rated box, and handle the wiring. Note: In most Orange and Seminole County jurisdictions, adding a new circuit for a fan requires a building permit. We handle that paperwork for you.
Have a fan that clicks, hums, or just looks like it belongs in 1995? We can swap it out for a modern, energy-efficient model. We install all major brands, including Hunter, Minka Aire, Casablanca, and Hampton Bay.
Many Orlando homes were built with simple "boob lights" in the bedrooms that offer zero airflow. We can convert those standard light fixtures into ceiling fan/light combos. This upgrade almost always requires replacing the electrical box in the ceiling.
Central Florida living is all about the patio, but the mosquitoes and stagnant air can ruin a summer evening. We install damp-rated and wet-rated outdoor fans for covered patios and screened porches, ensuring your electronics are sealed against our famous afternoon thunderstorms.
A standard electrical box is designed to hold a static light fixture weighing a few pounds; it's absolutely not designed to hold a heavy motor vibrating at high speeds above your head.
The National Electrical Code (NEC) strictly requires the use of "fan-rated" boxes for ceiling fan installations. These boxes are reinforced with heavy-duty brackets that span between your ceiling joists, capable of supporting the weight and the torque (twisting force) of the fan. If a handyman installs a fan on a standard plastic light box, the vibration will eventually loosen the fixture, leading to a dangerous wobble or, in worst-case scenarios, the fan falling from the ceiling. We verify the integrity of the electrical box on every single job.
Choosing the right size ensures you get the maximum wind chill effect without the fan looking overwhelming. Pro Tip: For ceilings higher than 8 feet, you'll need a downrod to lower the fan to the optimal height (about 8 or 9 feet off the floor) to feel the breeze.
Perfect for small spaces like laundry rooms or breakfast nooks (up to 75 sq ft).
Ideal for standard bedrooms and home offices (76 to 144 sq ft).
The standard for master bedrooms and living rooms (144 to 225 sq ft).
Required for great rooms, vaulted ceilings, or large open-concept areas (over 225 sq ft).
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