R&T Yoder

Circulate Comfort With Professionally Installed Ceiling Fans

Yoder helps you stay cooler, save on energy bills, and improve airflow—without relying solely on AC.

Whether you’re looking to reduce energy use, improve air circulation, or simply upgrade a room’s feel, Yoder installs ceiling and whole house fans with precision and care. We help you select the right fan for your space—then handle everything from wiring to mounting so you can enjoy comfort without compromise. Every installation is backed by expert guidance and done right the first time.

Ceiling Fan Installation Services

Ceiling fans are a timeless and efficient way to keep air moving and rooms comfortable year-round. In the summer, they help you feel cooler with a gentle breeze. In winter, they can redistribute warm air trapped at ceiling level. Our licensed electricians install ceiling fans in homes with or without existing fixtures—and always up to code.

  • Installation in New or Existing Locations: We install fans even where no light or fan existed. This includes new wiring and fan-rated boxes.
  • Fan/Light Combos With Remote or Wall Controls: Choose function and flexibility with modern control options. Smart tech or traditional switches available.
  • Mounting for Sloped or Vaulted Ceilings: We provide secure, balanced installations on angled or high ceilings using proper downrods.
  • Box Reinforcement and Bracing: Safety comes first—we use UL-rated boxes and secure bracing for long-term performance.
  • Wiring From Switch or Attic: Our electricians route power cleanly and efficiently with minimal wall disruption.
1. Installation In New Or Existing Locations

When to Add or Replace a Ceiling Fan

Not sure if it’s time for a new ceiling fan? A variety of signs and situations make upgrading a smart move. Small issues can lead to bigger problems over time, and upgrading can boost both function and appearance. Investing in a modern fan ensures your comfort and energy efficiency remain uncompromised. Here’s when to consider installation:

  • Room Feels Stuffy Even With AC: A fan keeps air moving and helps cool your skin without lowering the thermostat.
  • You’re Upgrading a Light Fixture: Modern fan/light combos add visual appeal and function in one upgrade.
  • Fan Is Noisy, Wobbly, or Won’t Change Speeds: Older fans can wear down over time and may become safety hazards.
  • Existing Wiring But No Fan-Rated Junction Box: We upgrade boxes to handle fan weight and vibration properly.
  • You Want to Lower Cooling Bills: Fans allow you to raise your thermostat and still stay comfortable. This simple upgrade can translate to noticeable savings on your monthly energy bills.
6. Room Feels Stuffy Even With AC

Whole House Fan Installation

Whole house fans are a powerful way to cool your home naturally using outdoor air. Installed between your living space and attic, they quickly pull in cooler air through open windows while exhausting heat upward. It’s an efficient, eco-conscious solution for spring, summer, and fall. They also help reduce humidity buildup and indoor pollutants for a fresher, healthier home environment.

  • Efficient Whole-Home Cooling: Cools your home in minutes without running the AC. Perfect for spring and fall when temperatures are mild but indoor spaces feel warm.
  • Fresh Air Circulation: Removes heat, moisture, and indoor pollutants. Keeps your home feeling fresher, drier, and more breathable year-round.
  • Low-Cost Operation: Uses a fraction of the energy of central air. You’ll enjoy a noticeable reduction in cooling costs every month.
  • Attic Vented & Code-Compliant: Installed with precision, sealed properly, and wired to code. Every system meets local and national standards for performance and safety.
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Ideal Timing for Fan Installation

Ceiling fans deliver maximum value when installed proactively—not reactively. Acting before peak heat or major milestones ensures you get the best comfort, efficiency, and scheduling flexibility. Plan ahead to avoid last-minute scrambling and enjoy year-round benefits.

  • Spring and Early Summer: Avoid scheduling delays during peak season and stay ahead of the heat. Early installations also help reduce cooling costs as soon as the weather warms.
  • Before Hosting Guests or Listing Your Home: Add comfort and upgrade appeal before visitors arrive. A well-ventilated home feels more inviting and livable.
  • As Part of a Renovation or Basement Finish: It’s easier to wire and mount fans during other construction. Bundling fan installs with remodels also keeps costs down.
  • To Reduce AC Load: Fans help cooling systems operate more efficiently with less strain. They also improve airflow in rooms where AC doesn’t reach evenly.

Fan Installation for Real Estate & Home Sales

Adding ceiling or whole house fans can be a smart, cost-effective way to make homes more marketable. For realtors and sellers, these upgrades improve comfort and visual appeal during showings. For buyers, they offer immediate energy savings and move-in readiness. Fan installations are fast, affordable, and highly impactful.

  • Enhance Comfort During Showings: A well-ventilated home feels better and shows better. Buyers remember the comfort long after they leave.
  • Make Quick, Affordable Visual Improvements: A quiet, modern fan freshens up a space without renovation. It’s a low-cost upgrade that looks intentional.
  • Support Inspection Readiness: We install or replace fans quickly prior to walk-throughs or closing. This can reduce delays or buyer objections.
  • Ideal for Turnkey Appeal: Buyers appreciate energy-saving upgrades that are already in place. It adds perceived value without large investment.
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Combine With Lighting Or Panel Upgrades

Combine With Lighting or Panel Upgrades

Fan installation is an ideal time to tackle other upgrades that enhance efficiency, functionality, and home safety. By bundling related electrical work, you minimize disruption and maximize return. Whether you’re modernizing a room or preparing for increased electrical demand, we make the process seamless. Our team ensures each upgrade complements your overall electrical system for performance and peace of mind.

  • New Wiring or Dual Switches: Add separate controls for fan and light or introduce dimmers. Improve flexibility while keeping the layout intuitive and user-friendly.
  • Smart Controls & LED Lighting: Incorporate fan installation into a full smart lighting plan. Voice commands, apps, and motion sensors bring next-level convenience.
  • Panel Capacity Assessment: Ensure your breaker panel can handle the additional load. If not, we can upgrade your service safely and to code.
  • Upgrade Multiple Fixtures: Bundle recessed lighting or fixture swaps with your fan install. Simplifies scheduling and reduces labor costs for whole-room updates.

Safety & Code-Compliant Installation

Adding ceiling or whole house fans can be a smart, cost-effective way to make homes more marketable. For realtors and sellers, these upgrades improve comfort and visual appeal during showings. For buyers, they offer immediate energy savings and move-in readiness. Fan installations are fast, affordable, and highly impactful.

  • Fan-Rated Boxes and Bracing: Built to support the weight and vibration of ceiling fans. We never install fans on standard lighting boxes or flimsy supports.
  • NEC-Compliant Wiring: Fully permitted and installed to code by licensed professionals. Your safety is always our first priority.
  • Precision Mounting and Balance: Prevents wobble, damage, and excess wear. Fans run quieter, last longer, and look better when properly balanced.
  • Clean, Drywall-Protected Installation: We use drop cloths and protect finished surfaces. Our team takes pride in leaving your home cleaner than we found it.
  • Licensed and Insured Crews: Peace of mind on every job, big or small. Our professionals are qualified, background-checked, and fully covered.
14. Fan Rated Boxes And Bracing
19. 20 Years Of Local Expertise

Why Choose Yoder for Fan Installation

Choosing the right electrician for your fan installation makes all the difference in safety, efficiency, and satisfaction. With decades of experience, Yoder delivers tailored service, long-lasting workmanship, and solutions that go beyond installation. We prioritize transparency, technical accuracy, and a smooth homeowner experience.

  • 20+ Years of Local Expertise: We’ve installed thousands of fans in Central Ohio homes. Our reputation is built on trust, reliability, and precision.
  • Wiring From Scratch or Complex Troubleshooting: Even difficult or custom installations are no problem. We handle old homes, unfinished basements, and everything in between.
  • Respectful, Clean Installations: We treat your home like it’s ours—and clean up like we were never there. Your space is protected every step of the way.
  • Experts in Ceiling, Attic, and Whole House Fans: One team for all your ventilation needs. We assess the whole system, not just the fixture.
  • Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty: If it ever needs fixing due to our workmanship, we fix it free. That’s our promise to every homeowner we serve.

Areas We Serve

Yoder provides fan installation services to homeowners throughout Central Ohio. We understand the climate, construction styles, and code requirements of each area we serve. Whether you’re in a historic neighborhood or a growing suburb, our electricians deliver reliable workmanship with local expertise. Timely scheduling and fast response make us a trusted choice in every community.
  • Columbus
  • Grove City
  • Hilliard
  • Dublin
  • Westerville
  • Plain City
  • Delaware

Helpful Guides

Upgrade Your Comfort and Cut Energy Costs With a New Fan

Ceiling and whole house fans are cost-effective, efficient, and fast to install. Whether you’re upgrading your home comfort system or just refreshing a single room, Yoder delivers the professionalism and performance your project deserves. Book your fan installation today to enjoy cleaner air, lower energy bills, and year-round circulation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you install a ceiling fan where there’s no existing light?
Yes. We install fan-rated boxes, run new wiring, and add switches—even if there’s never been a fixture there. This allows you to enjoy modern airflow in spaces previously limited to floor or table fans.
Yes. Whole house fans require proper attic exhaust vents to function safely and effectively. Adequate ventilation ensures pressure relief and prevents moisture buildup in the attic.
A whole house fan pulls air from your living space. An attic fan only ventilates attic air to reduce heat. Whole house fans offer indoor comfort, while attic fans protect the home’s structure and HVAC efficiency.
Yes. Ceiling fans help you feel cooler, so you can raise the thermostat and reduce AC usage. They circulate air more effectively and reduce your overall energy consumption.
Absolutely. We install remote-operated and app-controlled ceiling fans, including smart home integrations. These allow for convenient scheduling, automation, and multi-speed control from anywhere.
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📍 Central Columbus
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“Matt & Dave were awesome! We had multiple light fixtures/ceiling fans we needed to update and they were professional and great about answering all of my questions and educating me along the way.”

— Tiffany Luckhaupt
📍 Delaware
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“Had the electrical panels replaced in my home. Seth and his team were on time, courteous and did an excellent job in a very professional manner. Seth triple checked their work, fixed all issues in this 1980’s wired home and was so helpful. I was really impressed. R&T is my only company for electrical needs!”

— Scott Stevenson
📍 Dublin
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“What a great experience with R&T Yoder Electric. From our estimator, Chase, to our installation crew, Jason and Aaron, we couldn’t be happier. Everyone was on time and the work completed professionally. We would highly recommend R&T Yoder Electric to anyone needing assistance with electrical projects in their home.”

— Brett Wingart
📍 Gahanna
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“Chase came out to take a look at some work being suggested by a different electrician on our panel and one circuit. I really appreciated his thorough and transparent visit today as he looked over some of the issues we have been having…”

— Conor
📍 Grove City
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— Linda Rhoades
📍 Hilliard
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— Linda Stump
📍 London
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— Sarah Thomas
📍 Marysville
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“Installation of electrical services in our basement completed within 1 day. Efficient, knowledgeable, and great customer service. Easy to work with and didn’t make a huge mess! Very tidy and clean work. Would recommend Evan for future jobs as well as R & T Yoder electric.”

— Al Salah
📍 Pickerington
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“Had a new foyer chandelier installed in a 2 story foyer. Very pleased with the installation! Matt DeVore and Andrew Hudson did a great job and were very professional. We would definitely use this company again for any electrical work we need done.”

— Janet Herring
📍 Plain City
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“Micah and team did a great job on our entire house outlet/light switch replacement/update and our panel box replacement (NW Columbus). Punctual, knowledgeable, competent, polite and great customer service. It was scheduled as a one and a half day job and that is exactly what it took. Yoder is my go-to electrician without a doubt.”

— Ed H.
📍 Reynoldsburg
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“Absolutely the best electrician I have dealt with. John Snook came to our home and handled our breaker and water heater with no issues. Respectful of our home and time. Thank you John and Thank you R&T Yoder. You need an electrician this is the place to call.”

— Balinda Cole
📍 Westerville
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“Guys did a great job. And quote was literally 60% less than one of the “big name” Columbus electrician outfits that drives vans around with a bear on it.”

— Nathan Arnett

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📍 Columbus
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— Rick Naus
📍 Delaware
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📍 Dublin
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📍 Plain City
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📍 Springfield
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— Nicholas Wheeler

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📍 Columbus
★★★★★

“R&T Yoder is an excellent company for all your electrical and hvac needs. I’ve never used their plumbing service as yet. They are always on time, they call before they come. Zack was very knowledgeable concerning my furnace and heat pump.…”

— sheila Gressett
📍 Dublin
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“Fantastic overall experience provided the R & T Yoder HVAC team! Jace and Danny insured our installation was completed and tested. Thank you as well to Tech Jonathan for the home visit prior to our repairs. Outstanding team work!”

— Harold Roskoski
📍 Plain City
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— Scarlett