Almost all new ceiling fans today are equipped with a remote control, especially higher ones. The receiver part of the remote is nestled inside the fan body itself, while the control mounts either on the wall or into the wall as a switch.

If you don’t want to tackle any of the below, then please contact us for an estimate.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Ordinary ceiling boxes are only rated for a 35 pound hanging load on average and are not fan-rated.

Fan-rated boxes are capable of holding 70 pound loads and are rated for dynamic load applications.

If you are not sure which ceiling box you have in your home, please contact us for more assistance.

Before You Buy a Ceiling Fan

First determine your ceiling height.

Ceilings heights below 9 feet might require a fan that hugs the ceiling, known as a flush mount, so you don’t get your head chopped off when walking under spinning blades. Find out the distance between the ceiling and the bottom of the fan, referred to as the hanging depth. Allow about 7 feet from the bottom of the fan to the floor.

Choose the blade sweep.

The number of blades isn’t as important as the size of the motor and the length of the blades. Larger motors cost more and blades that measure 52 inches work better in rooms that are greater than 15 feet in length. 44-inch blades are made for smaller rooms.

Lighting options.

If you choose a light fixture requiring a fluorescent lamp, that fixture is unlikely to be compatible with a dimmer switch, and you may need to replace your light switch beforehand.

Remote receiver.

This is a small rectangular box with DIP switches (a series of tiny buttons all set in one direction) and three to four wires. Insert the battery into the receiver. The wires will likely be white (neutral), black (hot) blue (light) and copper or green for grounding. This unit rests inside the fan body. AFTER YOU TURN OFF THE ELECTRICITY, you will connect the wires from the receiver to the wires coming out of the ceiling, securing each color combo with wire nuts.

Set DIP switches.

If you are installing more than one remote-controlled ceiling fan, set the DIP switches on both the receiver and the control of one fan to an identical alternate sequence (such as “all up” rather than “all down”). Otherwise, when you turn off the ceiling fan in one room, it will turn off the fan in the adjoining room.

Junction box preparation.

Make sure your junction box can support the weight of a new fan before you install the plate for the new fan. Many weigh about 50 pounds. You can use the same screws to attach the new plate or use the screws that came with your fan. Do not attempt to touch the wires without turning off the electricity to the house.

Attach Housing Body to Ceiling

After the plate is installed, look for a hook or a hanging mechanism that will support the weight of the fan while you are attaching the wires together. Nestle the receiver inside and follow manufacturer instructions for attaching the body or collar to the plate. Secure with set screws.

Install Lamp

Attach the lamp or bulb to the fixture. Before you proceed, turn on the power. Press the remote to check that the light works and the body where the blades will attach spins. It it does not work, most likely a connection from the receiver to the junction box is loose. Before proceeding, shut off the power. Check and fix.

Attach Blades

Most fan blades are marked up or down. Make sure your fan blade faces the right direction and slip it into the slot. If screws are provided, use them.

Attach Shade

Most fans with a light come with a shade or a cap. Attach it as your final step, and you’re finished.

Wall Control Switch

If your option includes a wall control, turn off the electricity and remove the existing wall switch.

Note how the wires are attached and reattach them to the remote switch the same way. If you see a white wire, test it to determine if it is hot.

White wires that are hot should be marked black but not everybody marks them. Cap with wire nuts and test. If you are uncertain how the wires attach, contact us and stay safe!

Tony Blanca ~ Owner

Lightning Bug Electric | 404-223-5274

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What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with Lightning Bugs, Chickens and Local Fun!

Look out for a Photo-Op with Lenny!

Seen here hanging out with Mayor of Marietta, Steve Tumlin.

The Park celebration begins Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 10 a.m. and includes a parade, free live concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and fireworks finale.   The Marietta Freedom Parade includes 110 entries, 2,000 participants and an estimated 30,000 spectators.

The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Roswell Street Baptist Church and travels west on Roswell Street, north on East Park Square past Glover Park and the Square, down Cherokee Street and ends at North Marietta Parkway.

Entries include marching units from the city of Marietta, Air National Guard Band of the South, civic organizations, beauty queens, scouts and local businesses – please email us any pics you might capture of our Float!

The end of the parade marks the start of the Festival.

Food concessions, arts and crafts and carnival will provide plenty to do for the whole family.

For more information, call Marietta Parks and Recreation at 770-794-5601 or visit the Marietta.Gov website.

See you there!

Tony Blanca ~ Owner

Lightning Bug Electric | 404-223-5274

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The ribbon cutting ceremony was on April 3rd and we had a great turn out for the event. Thanks everyone for coming by and having your picture with Lenny.

If you need an Electric Car Charger installed at your location, contact Lenny the Lightning Bug today for details!

Tony Blanca ~ Owner

Lightning Bug Electric | 404-223-5274

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Electricity is not only dangerous to work with, it can also pose serious safety hazards to life and personal belongings if a job isn’t performed correctly.

Overloaded circuits, corner cutting, poor workmanship, low quality products and general inexperience when working on electrical projects around your home or business, is something that you don’t want to encounter.

At first, it may seem that the project was completed correctly and safely, only to find several weeks (or months) later, that there are serious complications.

If you want your project to be performed correctly and to code, you should hire the person best suited to do the job – Lightning Bug Electric.

We have been serving Atlanta residents for many many years with electrical inspections, projects and advice and we would be happy to answer any questions you have in regards to our electrical appointments, services and prices.

If you would like recent references from existing clients, have questions on our warranty services or would like to compare estimates, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.

Tony Blanca ~ Owner

Lightning Bug Electric | 404-223-5274

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We always enjoy this event and it’s a great opportunity to meet so many residents from the local Atlanta community and answer any of their electrical questions face to face.

Please come and see us at the updated See Thru House!

It’s now a whopping 2500-square-feet and is built by members of ConsultAHomePro.com

The walls are open so you can see how plumbing works, electrical is installed (we do the electrical work) and they will show you how to prevent water intrusion into your home and much more.

Highlights of the Show

Show Hours

• Friday, March 23
• Saturday, March 24
• Sunday, March 25

at the Cobb Galleria Centre

Click here for a map and Click here for ticket info

Things to check out at the Show:

• appliances
• beds
• brick and stone
• closet organizers
• concrete repair and resurfacing
• cookware
• decks and under decking
• decorator items
• doors and windows
• elevators
• energy saving and environmental
• exercise equipment
• fireplaces
• flooring such as wood, carpet and tile
• garage doors
• grills
• gutters
• heating and air conditioning
• home re-modelers
• kitchens
• landscape design and installation
• lighting
• marble and granite
• painters
• pest control
• plumbing
• pools
• real estate
• roofing
• satellite equipment
• spas and hot tubs
• security systems
• siding
• stained and leaded glass
• solar equipment
• sun-rooms and patios
• vacuums
• waterproofing
• water and air purification

Tony Blanca ~ Owner

Lightning Bug Electric | 404-223-5274

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This is always a good practice to get into and can save lives!

Tony Blanca ~ Owner

Lightning Bug Electric | 404-223-5274

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If so, please keep reading.

In a time when most companies are cutting back and cutting corners, Lightning Bug Electric is expanding their current residential and commercial service and installation team.

We are looking for good service techs and installers who are NOT looking for a job but may consider a better opportunity and a more fun place to work.

Even if you are already employed, you owe it to your family and yourself to at least check out Lightning Bug Electric to become part of a quality oriented and well-compensated group of professionals who are always looking to improve themselves.

Join us and you’ll enjoy year round work, full medical benefits and paid vacations and a whole lot more.

Give us a call and set up an instant interview to see If we are a fit for each other. We’ll even buy you lunch if we both decide to meet each other in person.

This job isn’t for everyone, Lightning Bug Electric is the finest in the area, so only the best should apply.

Our discerning customers demand nothing less than top quality, friendly, courteous and skilled technicians who are dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction.

If you believe in yourself enough to call us, you and your family will be glad you did.

Call us today at 770-792-9790 to see how Lightning Bug Electric can improve your life at work and at home.

Don’t regret that you let this opportunity pass you by. That’s 770 792-9790 for an instant interview.

You won’t be disappointed.

You can also apply by downloading an Application and faxing to: (866) 374-6343

Tony Blanca ~ Owner

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Please prevent events like the below happening to you by calling Lightning Bug Electric today and requesting an electrical inspection of your Home.

An electrical fire early Monday, swept through a Brownsville home destroying the family’s home, belongings and even a vehicle.

Brownsville Interim Fire Marshal Cpt. Chris Gracia said a fused wire likely sparked the blaze in the attic.

“(The attic) is a very open area – it’s very hot up there (and) that much space can really start going,” Gracia said. “Once a fire starts in an attic, unfortunately it’s very difficult to stop because it’s completely over the entire house.”

Gracia said much like going to the doctor or dentist for a yearly check-up, homeowners need to make sure their home’s electrical wiring is working properly, especially in older homes, to ensure it is keeping up with the family’s needs.

“Do you have enough circuit breakers? Gracia said. “Do you have enough outlets? If you’re using a lot of extension cords or using a lot of power strips, then obviously you don’t have enough outlets. If you are doing that, then you are asking (for) more than what that area was rated for when the home was built.”

Gracia said people should hire a licensed electrician to inspect their homes at least every 5 to 10 years, or sooner if you spot any warning signs. “If you see any flickering lights – especially if it’s in one part of the home and not the others that’s a sign that there’s electrical problems in your home,” Gracia said. “Another one, is melting of any kind…at the breakers, at the outlets (or) at the switches.”

Those looking to build a home, Gracia said, should be honest with their electrician about how much current they plan to use at the home.

“Much like water going through a hose, if you squeeze down on a hose, you get more pressure and the water goes further,” Gracia said. “Well the same thing happens with electricity. If you squeeze down on it or you have too much current load, it has more pressure — (but) the thing with electricity though, is pressure equals heat and that heat can start a fire.”

Tony Blanca ~ Owner

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If you are a small business that needs an electrician to do the wiring hookups for any type of vending machine, please don’t hesitate to call Lightning Bug Electric and we’ll be there in a FLASH!

If you have an electrical hook-up request or question please call or email us using the information below.

Tony Blanca ~ Owner

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As Your local Marietta Electrician, Lightning Bug Electric can provide electrical services to both the residential and commercial building industry in and around Marietta, GA.

If you need an electrical contractor to service, repair or add new items to your home or business call us now for same day service and fast reliable quotes!

Commercial and Residential Services provided.

24 hour / Same Day / Weekend and Emergency Services Available.

Our services are affordable, prompt and efficient.

To schedule an appointment for electrical service in the Marietta area use one of the links below or call

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