Looking for a LICENSED ELECTRICIAN to swap out dining room chandelier in my new house (Alamo: installing)

[SanAntonio Steve]

Just bought a new house in the NW-1604/Culebra area and am looking for a LICENSED ELECTRICIAN to swap out the heavy chandelier the builder put in with a new chandelier I recently bought (that also has some weight to it). I'd like to have someone who is used to hanging heavy light fixtures because this one comes with an attached 'support' wire and doesn't have the usual 'thin cross bar' type of hanger that most lights come with . Thanks.

[rd2007]

have you thought about doing it yourself? Before I owned this home I was pretty scared of electric work, but in the past 6 years I've replaced all light fixtures, except for three that are in rarely used rooms and one bathroom light. I replaced our chandelier and also installed and swapped out every ceiling fan. It's seriously not bad at all and my wife even replaced one of the bathroom light fixtures today.

[the_dimwit]

As someone who has done a bit of electrical work (replacing light fixtures, installing ceiling fans, rewiring a master bathroom), I can confirm rd2007's comments. If it's possible to do it yourself, why not give it a try? However, based on your description ("support wire vice cross bar") I think I understand your hesitation. I don't know if I'd feel completely comfortable installing such a fixture if I wasn't sure how to keep it in the ceiling!

--Dim

[open minded]

Don't know if he is licensed or not, but I used him about a year ago. He was good and affordable. Worth calling to see. His name is Jimmie Ratliff - 656.9111.

[hadleyzoo]

I can DM you a couple of master electricians we've used for some electrical work (adding outlets, adding additional lighting, etc). Like others have said, swapping out what's already in place is easy work. DH was pretty fearful the first time, but has changed every light fixture and ceiling fan in the house. He just will not be okay with adding more electrical wiring to add outlets, more lights, etc.

[KY Filly]

We just moved into a new house in Alamo Ranch two weeks ago and have already had 8 light fixtures replaced with ceiling fans. We did not use a "licensed" electrician but someone who has a lot of experience in this area etc. DH and I aren't the "handy" type, but probably could have done it ourselves if we had set our mind to it, but we elected to pay someone intead - we had way too much other stuff to do. I would be happy to give you the name and particulars if you would like. Just send me a DM.

[Steel Man]

Originally Posted by KY Filly

We just moved into a new house in Alamo Ranch two weeks ago and have already had 8 light fixtures replaced with ceiling fans. We did not use a "licensed" electrician but someone who has a lot of experience in this area etc. DH and I aren't the "handy" type, but probably could have done it ourselves if we had set our mind to it, but we elected to pay someone intead - we had way too much other stuff to do. I would be happy to give you the name and particulars if you would like. Just send me a DM.

As stated by others, DIY is a good way to do this. In my old house, I installed ceiling fans in the two front bedrooms (no electrical outlet in the ceilings). I used a 2x4 between the ceiling joists (tacked in on both sides by two large nails) and large screws to secure the electrical box to the 2x4. This is the best way to support a heavy object from the ceiling. Of course you have to go up in the attic to do this.

[Beretta]

We have changed out at least 5 dining room chandeliers in 10 years. Save yourself some money, acquaint yourself with your breaker box and DIY.