Ceiling fan

Machines with moving parts require lubrication, ceiling fans included. But the oil holes present on older model ceiling fans seem to be missing from today’s designs. It turns out, the …

Ceiling fans have been around for 140 years, and older fans can make your house look like an antique. However, they are not purely decorative. They serve a functional purpose. …

On a quiet, blue-sky day, spending time outside is almost mandatory. Yet, these are invariably hot days, so it would be great to add a cooling device to your porch. …

There are so many different types of electrical boxes out there, so it’s easy to get confused and get your wires crossed. Although quite small, these boxes are crucial to …

The kind of box required for a project is usually determined by its application. For instance, a box that is suitable for mounting ceiling lights might not be ideal for …

The wattage of the fan you buy affects how much electricity it will use and if it will circulate air well in a given room. Knowing the average ceiling fan …

I find few things as frustrating as an appliance that only works sometimes. I’m sure you are equally perplexed and annoyed if your fan won’t work consistently or only works …

With the exception of flush mount fans, which are not the most common type, all ceiling fans require a downrod. Downrods serve as a link between the ceiling fan assembly …

How a fan is mounted affects not only its appearance but also influences its performance. Although flush mount installation has its merits, downrods are the preferred method of mounting ceiling …

Ceiling fans are relatively heavy devices that have the added force of rotation acting on the installation point. This makes proper mounting crucial to the safety of ceiling fan usage …