Ceiling Fan Installation and Repair in Greater Madison
Get safe, balanced ceiling fans installed or repaired by licensed electricians today. Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning has served local homeowners since 1984 with clean, tidy workmanship and upfront options. We serve the Greater Madison area, including Madison, Sun Prairie, and Middleton. Backed by a 4.9 rating from 4,831 reviews and award-winning service, our background-checked pros make it easy. Book online or call to get your fan ready before summer heat arrives.

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Why Homeowners Recommend Us
"Ben installed 4 ceiling fans and he was courteous and efficient!"
"Dominic and team did an amazing job installing our ceiling fan."
"Assembled my ceiling fan and installed quickly. Cleaned everything up."
Answers to Common Questions
View All FAQsHow much does it cost to rewire a ceiling fan safely?
The cost to rewire a ceiling fan is confirmed after an on-site assessment with upfront pricing. Pricing varies by what’s needed: running new wiring to the fan or switch, installing a fan-rated box, adding a dimmer or control (e.g., Lutron), ceiling height/access, and whether a motor or light repair is better than a full rewire. If the existing electrical box is sound, that can lower costs. We also handle assembly, cleanup, and haul-away. Service available in Madison and Sun Prairie. <br/> Updated: 2025-12-23 00:00:00 <br/> Need help in Fitchburg, WI? Call (608) 291-6473 or book online.
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Prices for installing a ceiling fan with existing wiring are confirmed after an on-site visit. Final cost depends on fan size/weight, ceiling height, whether the current ceiling box is fan-rated, and any new controls (dimmer, wall switch, or remote). We provide upfront pricing, and we can assemble the fan and haul away the old one. Many Fitchburg and Madison homes can reuse the existing box, which can reduce cost.
Quick checks:
- Is the ceiling box fan-rated?
- Ceiling over 10 ft?
- New switch or remote needed?
Need help in Fitchburg, WI? Call (608) 291-6473 or book online.
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Try these no-kit fixes: Tighten all blade, light kit, and mounting screws. Clean the blades; dust can unbalance a fan. Measure blade tip height to the ceiling; gently bend blade irons back to equal heights if one is off. Check the bracket, downrod pin, and canopy screws for play. Swap two adjacent blades to see if wobble improves. If the ceiling box is loose, stop and have it secured. We install and repair ceiling fans in Madison and nearby.
<br/> Updated: 2025-12-23 <br/>Need help in Fitchburg, WI? Call (608) 291-6473 or book online.
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Yes. You can replace a ceiling fan yourself when it’s a like-for-like swap and the existing fan-rated ceiling box and wiring are in good condition. If new wiring, a box upgrade, high/vaulted ceilings, or tripping breakers are involved, use an electrician. Cardinal handles installation, repairs, disposal, and control upgrades like Lutron dimmers across Madison and Sun Prairie.
Quick checks:
- Turn off the circuit; verify a fan-rated ceiling box.
- Confirm tight mounting and matched wire connections.
- Consider LED kits or a new wall control.
Need help in Fitchburg, WI? Call (608) 291-6473 or book online.
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You can, but installing a ceiling fan without existing wiring means running new cable and installing a fan-rated ceiling box. This usually requires cutting drywall, adding a wall switch, and tying into an existing or new circuit. Our licensed, background-checked electricians handle wiring, mounting, dimmers, LED retrofits, and haul-away. If circuit capacity is limited, we also perform panel upgrades and repairs. We assess on site and provide upfront pricing before work begins in Madison and Sun Prairie.
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Where We Work
What areas do you serve for ceiling fan installation and repair?
We serve the Greater Madison area, including Madison, Sun Prairie, and Middleton. See the full list of communities we visit below.