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Posted by Raleigh_3_Speed on June 26, 2008, 9:08 pm
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> >> > Hi all,
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> >> > I need to hire an electrician to install 2 ceiling fans in my house.
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> >> > Master bedroom: There is access in a crawlspace for this room through
> >> > the closet access panel
> >> > Living room: There is no access here.
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> >> > Both rooms appear to not have any preexisting hook ups.
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> >> > Not including the fan how much should this job cost?
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> >> > For just the master I have been quoted 253 labor only and probbably
> >> > much more for the downstairs.
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> >> > What do you guys think?
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> >> I'm assuming that there is no existing wiring in place. There are a few
> >> variables to consider. Will the fans also have light kits? Do you want
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> >> separate wall switch for the fan and one for the light kit? If so do you
> >> want a dimmer for the light kit? Would you prefer to not have any wall
> >> switches and just use the pull chains or a remote control for the fan and
> >> light? I suggest that you go with wall switches as frequent pulling on
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> >> chains can wear out those switches prematurely and to pay someone to
> >> replace
> >> them might add up to the cost of the fan. The wall switches are good if
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> >> decide to get rid of the fan in the future and install a regular light
> >> fixture instead. If you decide to have one wall switch for the fan and
> >> light kit you will be going forth and back between the pull chain and
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> >> switch to shut the light off and leave the fan on.
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> >> Since there is no access for the living room, some holes will need to be
> >> made in the ceiling and wall so that wiring can be installed. Will you
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> >> making the necessary patches to these holes or do you want the
> >> electrician
> >> to do it? Are you going to be responsible for repainting the walls and
> >> ceiling after the holes have been patched or do you want the contractor
> >> to
> >> do it?
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> > Hi John,
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> > To answer your question, the fan I want has lights built in to it, it
> > isn't a kit or anything. The fans, which are both the same come with
> > remote controls. Does this mean I don't need a wall switch?
> > Shouldn't the remove me enough? The fans I am getting are really high
> > quality fans and look really good, I doubt we will replace them before/
> > if we ever move.
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> *Using only the remotes makes the installation easier. Tell the
> electricians giving you estimates that you don't want wall switches.
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> > This was a question I wanted to ask. Do electricials repair that
> > drywall for the damage that is done when peforming the job? How is
> > this normally repaired?
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> *Some electricians will make repairs and some don't. This could add a lot
> more to the cost as it usually takes more than one visit to completely
> finish the patch job on the drywall. Another visit would be required for
> painting. If the electrician won't make repairs then you will need to hire
> someone to do that.
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> > So guys, thanks for the response. I am in the middle of getting more
> > quotes. It seems like there is some agreement that 253 for no pre
> > existing wiring, with access through a attic crawlspace is too much.
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> > I am correct in this assumption?
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> *No. Every market is different. You need to get multiple estimates to
> determine who is high and who is low.
It's impossible to really say whether a bid is OK or not without
actually seeing the location where the work is to be done.
I thought I saw some really wild situations when I was in retail
management, but it pales compared to some of the "handiwork" that
others have done.
Ex. 24 gauge phone wire used in wiring up a ballast for a flourescent
light.
Outta here.
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