Question for anyone who’s changed a ceiling fan that’s 25’ in the air

[Just1more]

My wifey decided she didn’t like the living room ceiling fan in our new-to-us home. The roof in that room is near 25’ where the fan hangs (A-framed type ceiling). I’ve hung many fans over the years but none this high up. Typically the wiring runs up through the down rod and connects at the ceiling base. (It would be nice if it had connections at the bottom of the down rod vs the top). What’s the best way to safely get up top to take it down?

 

[SKEETER25]

If you have any doubt of your ability to safely do it, hire it out to a licensed, insured contractor.

 

[coolformula]

scaffolds, and multiple people to help hold things, turn off breaker, if in doubt call a contractor, not worth getting hurt.

 

[ddennis]

https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/equipment/subcat/805/one-man-push-arounds/#

 

[Just1more]

https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/equipment/subcat/805/one-man-push-arounds/#

Thanks that’s a great idea. I figured there was something better than an extension ladder and didn’t want scaffolding to deal with

 

[BamaFan]

https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/equipment/subcat/805/one-man-push-arounds/#

That is a 900 lb. piece of equipment.

This is one of those jobs where you're probably better off calling a large electrical contractor (someone large enough to have the ladder/scaffold, etc.) By the time you rent it and risk your life, they'll probably be cheaper.

 

[Just1more]

That is a 900 lb. piece of equipment.

This is one of those jobs where you're probably better off calling a large electrical contractor (someone large enough to have the ladder/scaffold, etc.) By the time you rent it and risk your life, they'll probably be cheaper.

Well crap. I looked for a weight but didn’t see it. I may just Have to call a contractor.

 

[sparked1]

Unless you can get a lot of use out of the lift for other tasks, I’d say pay someone to do it. I recently had a ceiling fan installed on a ~20ft ceiling and I paid about $175, which was cheaper than rental lift. They used a 20ft A-frame ladder.

 

[atljetmech]

Tell wife if it ain't broke, there's nothing to fix !!

 

[Olddude]

Get someone that has good insurance!