A ceiling fan is a heavier, dynamic load than a light fixture, and the box behind it has to be rated for the weight and vibration. The NEC requires that any ceiling box supporting a fan be listed for that use, mounted to a fan-rated brace or structural member, and capable of supporting at least 35 lb (NEC 314.27(C)).
Apex Power Solutions installs new and replacement ceiling fans, including new circuit and switch installs where no fixture exists today. We add the fan-rated box, run a switched leg for the light kit (or set up the remote receiver), and balance the blades before we leave.
What's Included
- Removal of the existing fixture or cutting in of a new ceiling location
- Install of a fan-rated box and brace listed per NEC 314.27(C)
- Separate switch legs for fan and light, or remote receiver configuration
- Down-rod or flush-mount installation per ceiling height and CFM target
- Blade balancing with the manufacturer's balance kit
- Operation test in all speeds and directions
Materials, Equipment & Code
- Westinghouse, Saf-T-Brace, or equivalent fan-rated braces and steel ceiling boxes
- Lutron or Leviton dual-load fan/light wall controls when a remote is not desired
- 14-3 or 12-3 cable run when adding a second switch leg
Safety & Compliance
- Box and brace rated for at least 35 lb for stationary fans and 50 lb for larger units
- Down-rod length sized so blade tips clear floor by at least 7'-0" per the manufacturer
- Power confirmed off at the breaker and verified at the box before opening
Our 4-Step Process
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Call or Submit the Form
Call Apex Power Solutions LLC at +1 (555) 847-3291 or use the form on this page to describe what you need.
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Free On-Site Assessment & Written Estimate
A licensed electrician visits, assesses the work, and delivers a detailed written estimate with no hidden charges.
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Permitted, Code-Compliant Installation
Once approved, our crew completes the work to current NEC and Georgia code, pulling permits where the job requires inspection.
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Final Walkthrough & Cleanup
The lead electrician walks you through every completed item, demonstrates new equipment, and leaves the work area cleaner than we found it.
Questions about Ceiling Fan Installation
Q: Can a ceiling fan be installed where there is no existing fixture?
A: Yes. We cut in a new ceiling location, install a fan-rated brace and box, fish a switched cable to a wall switch or extend from a nearby circuit, and finish with a small patch around the new opening.
Q: Do you replace standard light boxes with fan-rated boxes?
A: Always. Even if the existing box looks adequate, a non-fan-rated box is not allowed to support a ceiling fan. We swap to a listed fan brace and box on every install.
Q: Why do new fans sometimes wobble?
A: Wobble is almost always a blade balance issue, not a mounting issue. We use the manufacturer's balance clip and weights to bring the fan within spec before considering it complete.
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