Ceiling Fan Installation · Savannah, GA
Ceiling Fan Installation in Savannah, GA
Savannah's long, humid summers make ceiling fans essential in many homes, from historic district townhouses with tall ceilings to newer houses with screened porches. Porch fans, including those under traditional haint-blue porch ceilings, must be rated for damp or wet locations, and hardware near the marsh should resist corrosion.
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- Independent, licensed electricians
- Serving Landmark Historic District, Victorian District, Ardsley Park and more
What's different about ceiling fan installation in Savannah
Tall ceilings call for the right downrod length, and a fan replacing a light needs a fan-rated box. In the historic districts, visible exterior changes may be reviewed. Permits for new circuits come from the City of Savannah's development services.
Historic homes often have wiring from many eras, and the historic district's review board regulates visible exterior changes such as meters and equipment. Outdoor equipment near the marsh and water corrodes faster in salt air.
Weather and the utility in Savannah
Savannah has long, humid summers with frequent thunderstorms, and hurricane season runs June through November; Hurricanes Matthew in 2016 and Irma in 2017 brought outages and flooding to the area. Low-lying streets and marsh-front neighborhoods flood during heavy rain and the highest tides. Salt air corrodes outdoor electrical equipment near the water. Georgia Power serves Savannah and handles meters, service drops and post-storm restoration. Any electrical equipment that has been under water should be inspected before it is energized.
- Permits in Savannah
- Inside city limits, electrical permits come from the City of Savannah's development services; Chatham County and the island communities have their own. Exterior changes in the historic districts need design review.
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power
- Where we connect you
- 16 ZIP codes in Savannah, including Landmark Historic District, Victorian District, Ardsley Park, Starland, Midtown, Southside
Signs it's time to call
- Replacing a light with a fan
- A fan that wobbles or hums
- Wanting separate fan and light switches
- Installing a fan on a vaulted ceiling
How the job usually goes
1. Check the box
The box is checked for a fan rating; a brace is installed if needed.
2. Mount and wire
The fan is assembled, mounted and balanced.
3. Controls
Wall controls or remote are set up and tested.
Full details on ceiling fan installation, including what you can safely check yourself.
What moves the price in Savannah
Electricians set their own prices. Local permit fees, utility coordination and the age of the home all play a part, along with:
- Whether a fan brace is needed
- Ceiling height
- New wiring for separate switches
- Number of fans
Stop and call an electrician if
- ✕ Do not hang a fan from a box not rated for fans
Ceiling Fan Installation in Savannah: questions
Do I need a permit for ceiling fan installation in Savannah?
In most cases, yes. Inside city limits, electrical permits come from the City of Savannah's development services; Chatham County and the island communities have their own. Exterior changes in the historic districts need design review. The electrician normally pulls the permit and arranges the inspection.
Can I put a ceiling fan where a light was?
Usually, if a fan-rated box or brace is installed. The electrician checks the box first.
What electrical issues are common in Savannah homes?
Electricians in Savannah most often see: older wiring in historic district homes; hurricane and coastal-flood outages; salt-air corrosion on outdoor equipment.
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