Who Installs or Repairs Ceiling Fans? Here’s Who to Call

This article was created using automation technology and thoroughly fact-checked and edited by HomeAdvisor Editor Ryan Noonan.

If you are wondering who installs or repairs ceiling fans, call an electrician when wiring is involved or when a fan or light stops working. Local electricians are certified, trained, insured, and equipped to complete repairs safely and correctly.

Use this hiring guide to choose the right pro—electrician or handyperson—so the work is done properly and your ceiling stays protected.

Benefits of Hiring an Electrician to Repair a Ceiling Fan

Hiring a licensed electrician keeps you safe and helps ensure the repair works the first time. Ceiling fans use tricky wiring with multiple colored wires and stripped ends, so a pro makes the correct connections. Electricians also verify the mounting hardware and balance the fan, protecting your ceiling during the process. They are certified, trained, and insured for this work.

• Connects five differently colored fan wires to the correct terminals without guesswork or trial and error

• Strips wire ends cleanly to ensure strong, reliable electrical connections that hold over time

• Prevents electrical shock and ladder falls during troubleshooting, disassembly, and reinstallation at ceiling height

• Brings proper tools and safety equipment to complete the repair efficiently and without damage

• Maintains certification, training, and insurance to perform electrical repairs safely and legally

• Protects ceiling surfaces and fixtures from cracks, scuffs, and other damage while working

• Verifies that the fan’s mounting hardware and box provide safe, secure support for operation

• Balances blades and adjusts components to reduce wobble and improve performance

• Draws on experience with many fan types and configurations to diagnose issues accurately

• Follows safe work practices that reduce risk of injury and property damage

Can I Hire a Handyperson to Repair a Ceiling Fan?

Hire a handyperson for a wobbling fan or loose blades. These tasks are non-electrical and focus on tightening hardware and balancing blades. If your handyperson has minor electrical experience, they may rewire a fan, but there is a higher risk of incorrect wiring or injury. For anything involving electrical work—or a fan or light that will not operate—hire a certified electrician to ensure the job is done safely and correctly. If you’re not sure who to call, you might want to consider a ceiling fan repair pro near you to ensure the job is done safely and efficiently.

How Do Pros Install or Repair a Ceiling Fan?

Pros use a simple, safety-first process:

1. Confirm the issue and rule out easy fixes, such as replacing remote batteries or changing blade direction

2. Inspect the mounting hardware and verify the fan is safely supported and secure

3. Diagnose wiring and make the correct colored-wire connections, stripping ends as needed

4. Balance blades and tighten hardware to eliminate wobble and vibration

5. Test the fan and light to confirm safe, smooth operation after the repair

How Much Does It Cost to Install or Repair a Ceiling Fan?

Hiring a pro to install a ceiling fan costs between $145 and $355. Hard to access or complex installations can increase the overall price. The professional’s experience and location also influences the cost. To repair a ceiling fan, most homeowners pay between $88 and $197. Always request a quote including labor, materials, and fees to avoid unexpected expenses.