Cost To Install A Ceiling Fan Inplace Of A Light Fixture | Step By Step Instructions | THE HANDYMAN

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[alsworkshop]

I used to get mad when people would say, “ that much ?! But you were only here for 30 minutes?!” I learned early on to help educate my clients that they are not just paying me for my time while at their property. They are paying me for the entire time it takes to get the job done, and that includes time to go pick up materials, even if they are on in the trailer before they ever thought of the project, that time gets added into having the exact part they need me to have to get the job done. They are also paying for me to have my trailer/truck to be able to go get and bring materials to the property. When I have to get this detailed with some clients, I remind them that the reason they called me is because either they didn’t have the knowledge or the time or both to do the project (maybe not in those exact words) and so there is a cost to using someone else’s time and knowledge to get the project done. Another great video, thank you for helping to educate the people who call on us to help them get their projects done.

[MidwestCoinHunter]

Turning the switch off may save you a trip to the basement but you MUST still check for power at the fixture. Would be plain silly to assume that the person who wired that room brought power through the switch and not the fixture especially in an older home. I’ve even seen newer homes with power at the fixture. NEVER TRUST ANYONE ELSES WORK.

[Dominick_]

As a licensed electrician great explanation love the fact that you explained the difference between the different type of electrical box rating. This man knows his stuff.

[flippopotamuss]

Great vid! One thing I like to do when working on an angled or vault, is attach a string to the brace and let a bunch hang down out of the hole while getting it up through the hole.. That way, if it tips and slides down the vault, I have that line to retrieve that bracket. Yes, I did learn that trick the hard way...

[bnasty]

I've stopped messing with running 14/3 and doing double switches for retrofit fans. Many of the nicer fans come with a wireless remote or you can buy one separate on Amazon for less than $15. Then, you can control light/fan and adjust fan speed (L/M/H), which you can't do from a double switch. The remotes have a holster that mounts on the wall, or you can put it on the nightstand or whatever. Easier install (costs customer way less than pulling wire) and gives them the same/better benefits.

[feralbeliever]

I'm drinking while watching this, and poured a drink out on my floor..."One for me, and one for my homey, Handy Andy."

[josephrodriguez]

VALUABLE INFORMATION! I’m getting ready to do this same thing on Monday and you are now my YouTube dad wether you like it or not

[rodmir]

I have never thought about treating this task as two different tasks. I have always just charged a little more and took the hit for it not being a fan rated box. This opened my eyes and I will consider it two different tasks in the future. Thanks

[joaquinsuarez]

Once I was installing a light fixture and just turned off switch. A kid walks into room asking why is so dark while turning switch on and got me shocked really good. Since then I turn braker box plus switch. Learned the hard way!

[michaelmeadows]

Great example of how easy it is to do something like that but also cost considerations that have to go into it that a lot of people don't realize.

[andymann]

It takes me back seeing video of the shop from the past. No drawers on the work bench! :-)

I can't wait to see the Handyman Business video that comes out!

[BobbieTheTechGuy]

1:58 Dude! you're supposed to do BOTH the breaker and the light switch during your project, not just the light switch!🤣🤣🤣🤣 Those wires can still be live even with the switch off. So, therefore, you have to shut down the electricity from BOTH of the following I just mentioned.

[jeffjohnson]

Why do these nim-rods give these videos "thumbs down", these are all great information videos, Handyman does great work step by step, how can you not learn from him, and to take the time to explain how its done the right way, keep up the great work Handyman!!!

[jasonstaley]

All good handyman talk to themselves while working. It's self-coaching and prevents mistakes and accidents.

[Nothingbutathing]

Your content is gold! Especially appreciate you talking details about pricing. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to do the videos!

[weemanling]

At the end of the day if your rates were too high for people they wouldn't pay you to do the job. These companies that own the houses just want the job done and your reputation and skill speaks for itself so they're happy to pay what you quote. Great video as always, highly educational.

[norfolk]

Dude we live in a world apart from others. Our job is a daily hustle and I love it, but it ain't for the weak. 20+ years experience in nearly every trade. Thank you for making these videos man. It's very helpful 👍🙏🇺🇸

[MikeYeah]

You're awesome bro, I just did 2 ceiling fans today and I love learning MORE and MORE!

[jcgalmiche]

People that say "Your way to high"
1.They are not in business and they are just here for the beard(yeah I know WIERD)
2.They are new in business.
3.They are going out of business and don't know it.

[scyarch]

Love videos like this. I do a significant amount of this type of work for family-owned rental property, so I have a skewed notion of what things actually cost in the real world when outsourcing stuff. Pop replacement garbage disposals off and on like candy because they go bad so often, block out for fan installs for the future etc. It just helps to know going rates to back myself up when the head boss thinks he isn't getting his money's worth on top of all the other random stuff I do for the business.