Ceiling fans
 

Pike’s is no longer at Sumter Landing. Any good places besides the big box stores and Dan’s to buy a nice ceiling fan? Also would like recommendations for installation, to put in the kitchen where recessed lighting is nearby. Thank you.😊

Both Lowe's and Home depot carry a large assortment of ceiling fans, I have purchased from both. One word of caution, look carefully at the type of bulb the light set uses (if you are getting one with a light set). I accidentally bought one with a G22(?) type bulbs, these are hard to find.
I did my own installation, getting permit and inspection, not sure I would do it again. The reason I did this was the existing 'can' light mountings are not suitable for a ceiling fan. I had to install a new mounting for the fan. I was able to do my own install for much less than the local electricians.
Send me a PM if you would like to discuss the details.

W e bought all of our fans on line-installed a Casablanca 3 blade with remote in the MBR, a Minka 3 blade with remote in the LR--removed the nook fixture installed a Hunter 5 blade, removed the entry pendant & installed a Hunter 5 blade, removed the two lanai fans & installed 2 Casablancas--all ceiling boxes installed in TV are fan duty boxes-- the only box we had to change was the entry fan box

Three blade fans are more efficient & move more air than 5 blade fans


Good source for fans --Hansen wholesale-Los Alamitos Ca--no sales tax, also any good handyman can install a fan, think twice about using Lenart--all I can say is price shop if you contact them

I'm looking for a decent looking living room modern fan for my Iris I just moved into. The fan that the designer had installed is more of a beachy, weathered looking flat white that doesn't match at all with the interior. Are there any other local stores besides HD and Lowes that I could purchase a modern looking fan?

Look @ Minka fans their three blade models with molded blades that wrap around the motor housing might fit

The model we used was the Minka aire artemis 58"-- low speed circulates all the air needed for LR,DR and kitchen counter

After seeing Lenart's ads in the paper,I can't believe their prices are so far over the top. I can't help but wonder if they are taking advantage of senior citizens. We have had good luck with Dan's Fan City.

I have installed this Minka Aire Light Wave (in white) in three houses. I currently have one in my master bedroom and my living room. I LOVE this fan. I love the style and it works beautifully. I have purchased it on Amazon from a couple different vendors and some bundle it with extra remotes (which is great if you want one for each side of the bed). Can't recommend this fan highly enough.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

kathy

Pike is still open,you can find them behind Russel Stovers. Had recessed lights put in,cheaper than most,plus quality work!

Did Dan’s install them for you?

I know Lenhart isn’t cheap, but they are licensed electricians. It is electricity and if a handyman were injured (or worse) would insurance cover a person who is not a licensed electrician? Who would assume liability? I believe Florida requires a license.

Not sure of the answer.

I would highly recommend Dan's Fan City. I bought a fan and they installed it for free. I didn't like it, so they replaced it and installed another one for free. I think, if you spend more than 200 dollars, the installation is free. It takes the installer about 5 minutes to install or replace a fan.

Thanks for this and the good advice you’ve provided in the past. :coolsmiley:

No need to hire a licensed electrician to hang a fan or a fixture--he is not running new wires and making connections in a load center- I am a retired electrical contractor.

Thanks. Good to know.

Stop the Presses! If you purchase a Ceiling Fan from anywhere and have the Indoor Wiring Insurance from your Electric Company, we have Duke they will install one Ceiling fan each year 4 FREE. Check it out for specifics with your particular Electric Supplier. If you need more than one installed in one visit it will be done at a greatly reduced price from what it regularly be done for.

FREE for one a year. Not too shabby!

If this helped you then you know what you gotta do! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::a20::cold ::cold:

We've got too many Ceiling Fan's!

We did own a Big Azz Fan. Google it! It's true and they really work!