Short answer: Ceiling fans and lighting are among the most common jobs in Maricopa homes, from swapping a fixture to adding recessed lights or a fan where there was none. Call 602-835-5455 and we'll connect you with an independent contractor who does lighting and fan installs near you.
Ceiling fan installation
In a desert climate a fan runs most of the year, so it needs a fan-rated box that can carry its weight and wobble. Swapping a light for a fan often means replacing the box. Adding a fan where there's no ceiling box, or adding separate switches for the fan and light, needs new wiring. Tall great-room ceilings may need a downrod and a lift.
Recessed and interior lighting
- Recessed (can) lights and slim LED wafer lights for kitchens and living areas
- Under-cabinet lighting
- Pendants and chandeliers, including high-ceiling installs
- Dimmer switches matched to LED fixtures (mismatched dimmers cause flicker and buzzing)
Outdoor, landscape and security lighting
- Low-voltage landscape lighting and path lights
- Motion-sensor flood and security lights
- Patio and pergola lighting, including outdoor-rated fans
- Photocell and timer controls
Outdoor fixtures in Maricopa face intense sun and dust; ask for fixtures rated for wet locations and UV exposure.
Does lighting work need a permit?
A like-for-like fixture swap usually doesn't. New circuits, new outlet or fixture locations, and most outdoor line-voltage work usually do. Your contractor should tell you which applies.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace a light with a ceiling fan using the same box?
Only if the box is rated for fan support. Most standard light boxes aren't, so the box is usually replaced at the same time.
Why do my new LED lights flicker on the dimmer?
Usually the dimmer isn't LED-compatible or the load is below its minimum. Swapping to an LED-rated dimmer typically fixes it. See also: why are my lights flickering?
Can a handyman install a ceiling fan?
A simple swap onto an existing fan-rated box may fit Arizona's handyman exemption if the total job is under $1,000 and no permit is required. New wiring or circuits should go to a licensed electrical contractor.