Ceiling fans are one of those practical upgrades that pay off quickly. They keep rooms comfortable year-round, take pressure off your HVAC system, and add a finished look to a space that might otherwise feel incomplete. Kelley Electric installs, replaces, and repairs ceiling fans for homeowners throughout Allentown and the Lehigh Valley area.
Ceiling Fan Installation and Replacement
Whether you are adding a ceiling fan to a room that has never had one or replacing an old unit that has seen better days, we handle the full installation. That includes making sure the electrical box in the ceiling is fan-rated, wiring the fan correctly, and getting everything balanced and working before we leave.
A few things worth knowing before choosing a ceiling fan:
- Fan size should match the room. A small fan in a large room will not move enough air to make a difference, and an oversized fan in a small room can feel overwhelming.
- Ceiling height matters. Rooms with standard 8-foot ceilings need a flush-mount or low-profile fan. Rooms with higher ceilings may need a downrod to bring the fan to the right height.
- Outdoor and covered porch fans need to be rated for damp or wet locations depending on their exposure.
- If you want a fan with a light kit, make sure the switch wiring supports separate control of the fan and light, or plan for a remote or smart control.
If you already have a fan picked out, we will install it. If you are not sure what to get, we are happy to point you in the right direction based on your room and how you plan to use it.
Year-Round Benefits
Most homeowners think of ceiling fans as a summer thing, but they are useful in winter too. Running a ceiling fan on low in reverse during colder months pushes warm air that has risen to the ceiling back down into the living space, which can take some of the load off your heating system. It is a small adjustment that makes a noticeable difference in comfort.
Ceiling Fan Repair
A ceiling fan that wobbles, makes noise, runs slower than it used to, or has a light kit that has stopped working does not necessarily need to be replaced. Many common fan problems are repairable, including blade balance issues, failing capacitors, worn bearings, and switch or wiring problems. We will take a look and give you an honest assessment of whether a repair makes sense or whether replacement is the better call.
Kelley Electric has been serving Allentown and the surrounding Lehigh Valley communities since 2008. We are locally operated, licensed, and insured, and we work exclusively on residential properties. Schedule service today or call us at (610) 395-2144.
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Ceiling Fan Installation & Repair FAQS
Have questions about ceiling fan installation or repair in Allentown or the Lehigh Valley area? Here are answers to what we hear most often from local homeowners.
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If you're replacing an existing ceiling fan with a new one and the wiring is already in place, it's a project some homeowners tackle themselves. But if you're installing a fan where there's currently just a light fixture, adding a fan to a room with no existing ceiling box, or if you're not confident working with wiring, it's worth having an electrician handle it. We also make sure the electrical box is fan-rated, which a standard light fixture box is not.
A general rule of thumb is fans with a blade span of 42 to 48 inches for rooms up to 225 square feet, 52 inches for rooms up to 400 square feet, and 60 inches or larger for bigger spaces. For very large rooms you may need more than one fan to circulate air effectively. We can help you figure out the right size when we assess the space.
Yes. Angled ceilings require a special mounting kit that allows the fan to hang straight regardless of the ceiling pitch. Most fan manufacturers offer these as an accessory or include them with certain models. We handle vaulted and angled ceiling installations regularly in Lehigh Valley homes.
A wobbling fan is usually a blade balance issue, which is common and fixable. Blade balance kits are inexpensive and often solve the problem. If balancing the blades doesn't help, the issue may be with the mounting hardware or the motor housing. A wobbling fan that's left alone can put unnecessary stress on the mounting box over time, so it's worth addressing.
That depends on your wiring. If you have two separate switches for the fan and light, separate control is straightforward. If you only have one switch, you can still get independent control through a remote control kit or a smart fan controller, both of which we can install. We'll look at your existing wiring and walk you through the options.
A fan that has slowed down significantly is usually dealing with a failing capacitor, which is the component that controls the motor speed. Capacitor replacement is a straightforward repair that costs much less than a full fan replacement. It's one of the more common fixes we make on older fans throughout the Lehigh Valley area.
If the fan is relatively new and the issue is an isolated component like a capacitor, blade, or switch, repair usually makes sense. If the fan is older, has had multiple problems, wobbles significantly, or the motor is failing, replacement is often the more practical investment. We'll give you a straight answer on which direction is worth it when we take a look.