Appliance installation can be tricky when you are a renter. Every place that you rent will have different rules. Some rental units will have all appliances already installed and ready to go. Some will not even have a refrigerator or an oven.
The answer is yes, you can install your own ceiling fan in an apartment. Although it does get more complicated than that and everybody will have different situations and ways to work around it.
Your apartment already has a ceiling fan
If your apartment already has a ceiling fan then think of it like changing a light bulb. You can take out the old one and replace it with the new one. If you are going to switch out the ceiling fan that is already in the apartment make sure to keep it in storage so that you can switch it back when your lease is up.
These can be useful because newer ceiling fan models have extreme energy-saving capabilities.
Can you put up a ceiling fan without existing wiring
If there is no ceiling fan in the room there is a good chance you are going to need permission from your property manager before cutting and wiring a new ceiling fan hole for your room. It is common for a landlord to give permission because a ceiling fan will only increase the value of the rental property. Ceiling fans increase the value of single-family homes and apartments.
Keep in mind if you do install a ceiling fan where there was not one before that ceiling fan will become the property of the owner, not you. Don’t worry, ceiling fans are relatively cheap and only cost between $75-$300 which is a bargain for the amount of cool air and comfort they bring.
Installing a ceiling fan can even help cut back expenses by circulating cool air through your apartment. This allows for your A/C unit to use less energy to cool your apartment. You can make back the purchase of your ceiling fan on your electric bill.
Where should a fan be placed in an apartment?
Apartment ceiling fans should be placed in the center of any ceiling. Commonly apartments have living rooms and kitchens together in one room. The ceiling fan should be placed in the center of the living room space.
The bedroom should have the ceiling fan placed directly in the center of the room.
Can you install an apartment ceiling fan yourself?
Yes, I actually recommend this. Installing a ceiling fan is relatively simple. The instructions that come with the fan should make the process easy to understand. The most important step to note is turning the power OFF before working with any electricity.
The new ceiling fan wiring comes with snap clips that make installations very easy and quick. Refer to a ceiling fan installation video if you run into any issues during installation.
