blondeatlast
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Wed Jan-31-07 07:16 PM
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Ceiling fan installation; pre-wired and supported; can we do it ourselves? |
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The house is pre-wired and the supports are already there with the cover.
Hubby and I are absolute virgins at this sort of thing, though. I do know how to turn off the electricity at least! Pretty keen with a screwdriver when it's necessary too.
It's my understanding that it's very, very easy but I'm aware of our limits. Should we even try?
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Warpy
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Wed Jan-31-07 07:45 PM
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1. I put two of them in my house by myself |
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The main problem is that the suckers are so heavy.
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blondeatlast
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Wed Jan-31-07 08:15 PM
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2. Mr. B can press quite a bit, so I think he and a buddy can handle it. |
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When I heard what Home Depot charged for installation, when everything was already ready for them, it just seemed excessive.
Thanks--we'll consider it.
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fudge stripe cookays
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Thu Feb-01-07 05:54 AM
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4. Yep, that was our problem. |
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But it was worth it to us to get that hidsous 80s brassy gold out of here and get a nice blonde wood one with brushed nickel hardware.
SO much nicer.
You can do it! :D If you support the fan standing on a step ladder, mr. blonde can do most of the hard work.
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Warpy
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Thu Feb-01-07 11:38 AM
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5. Ms Warpy managed with spinal arthritis and all |
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Yes, it was a pain in the butt. No, it was not something I'd ever call an electrician for.
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Stinky The Clown
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Wed Jan-31-07 08:41 PM
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3. Getting the anchors in the right way is the hard part ..... |
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Since that's already done, it should be easy.
Tip: Hang the motor and wire and test it. Install the blades as the very last step. The motor's a LOT easier to handle without the blades. If for some reason you have to take it down, that part is easier with the blades off, too.
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Thu Feb-01-07 11:49 AM
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6. DH and I changed out tons of them |
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it's usually pretty easy :bounce:
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