Well it happened. The well ran dry. I know you might be thinking that I’m talking about the well of creativity, but I’m not. I’m talking about our water well at the the farm. Technically it didn’t run dry, the pump broke, but they couldn’t pull it up or push it down. And the pump is hundreds of feet down. So, that means the well can’t be used. And that means we need a new well. Today they’re drilling a new well for us. If you want to know what it costs, the answer is – a lot. Once I got over the sticker shock, I was thrilled that we found a company to do the work right away. I hope all goes well, but today I’m talking about a ceiling fan.
Meanwhile back at the ranch (or the city house) we had a problem with our ceiling fan in my daughter’s room. The post is sponsored by Craftmade. The old fan wasn’t working so we needed a new one. The good news is that ceiling fans are much cheaper than water wells. Below is the fan that wasn’t working properly any more.
I selected the Braxton model from Craftman, shown below, CLICK HERE. The finish is brushed copper. I love the fresh look of the fan. It’s got a modern look, and it doesn’t look like every other fan. The best part is that the fan is remote controlled.
It comes with a handheld remote and a wall switch. The fan is a new generation fan, and the remote learns to communicate with the fan without much effort on your part. We actually hired an electrician to install the fan for us. The installation is pretty easy from what I could see. Craftmade has been wonderful to work with on the install. I talked to their customer support several times since we installed two fans at the same time and we had some issue with the remotes both working on the same fan. Craftmade customer support was very helpful and I truly felt they really cared about the issue I was having.
So there’s one caveat I have to mention. If you install two fans on the same circuit, then please call customer support before you start the installation. I think they can give you some extra instructions that will help you to avoid the problem we had. If they are on separate circuits, after you install fan 1, turn the breaker for fan 1 off, while you install fan 2. Of course if you just install one fan, I don’t think you’ll have any problems.
I’ll share photos of the other fan soon. They are gorgeous fans, and my daughter LOVES the remote control that she can use from bed. Here’s the link for the fan again CLICK HERE.
We live on a farm and of course have a well. People from town always say we are so lucky not to pay a water bill. But we always say if the well man has to come , it’s at least a minimum of $1000. Our water is NOT free. I feel your pain. Love the new fan !
Sally, that is so true! I checked into getting ‘city water’. We’re down a private road and to run the pipe back to our house was going to cost about the same as a new well, and then you have to pay the monthly bills on top of that. I decided this was better in the long run. Wells are expensive to have drilled and to maintain them!
My uncle is having a new well drilled for $15,000 dollars and it is near an old one that dried up. At that price, they don’t guarantee success! It’s amazing!
They are very expensive!
I need three fans… off to look. Thanks! But no remotes. Home appliance warranties don’t cover remote fans, did you know that?
Wow, Anita! I love this fan!! Great choice.. ?
Beautiful fan, I love the rich colors! I have the Braxton in 4 other colors as well as another Craftman fan in pewter for the family room. They are excellent quality and very attractive.
Oh that’s cool Monique. I think it’s a pretty fan.
Anita – nearly all decorator blogs act as though ceiling fans are for those who have absolutely no sense of style or appreciation for beauty. But here YOU are – one of my very favorite experts on decor, actually showing and admitting to having ceiling fans in your home(s). Between this post and the comments of your followers indicating even more ceiling fans being used, makes me so happy. Now I don’t feel so out of touch with proper decor in my quest for proper air circulation, especially when it’s hot and muggy. 🙂
Also, so sorry about your farm well. The good earth will give you fresh water once again, although at a price that hurts, so thank the earth and enjoy the breezes from the new fans. All is well.
Pat, they are a necessity here in Texas. And I think there are some very pretty ones. I was tired of the standard fans that all look the same and that’s why I love our new fans. They feel very fresh. Thanks for your condolences! They are working on it right now.
Sorry about your well! We are having to do mold remediation in our home and it’s costing a small fortune. Not how we would have chosen to spend the money ;-(
Oh no Donna. I’m sorry about that. Sounds expensive. Well, I just pay the bill, and try to forget about it.
Our homes are black holes for money! The price of living in beauty. All is not well, when yours is out! Not the way I’d want to spend money either! But it’s like a/c. We can’t live without water or a/c, OR ceiling fans! I have a remote fan in my bedroom and I love that feature!
I wish I had one for my room! But ours is on nonstop. Yup we can’t live without water, so it has to be done.
Oh beautiful choice!!!!!! Her room of course looks amazing!!!!! As always …..everything is so beautiful! We have our own well….so totally understand the costs!!!!! No fun having to spend money on things like that…. But how we depend on the convenience!!!! Blessings!!!! ?Roxann
Your fan issue was a re-do and you probably didn’t have much choice, but would you have considered a fan(s) installed in the corners or along a long wall rather than the ceiling–like for a screened or sunporch?
Anita, I love the wall color in your daughter’s room. Can you tell me what it is? Thank you
Jill, it’s Agreeable Gray from Sherwin Williams.
Thank you so much! I love your blog. So glad I happened on it a couple of years ago!
Thanks Jill! You are so kind.
My Dad’s family was in the water well drilling business so I know what a hard, VERY dirty and VERY noisy job it is. I hope you weren’t around when it was being drilled.
LOVE that copper, Anita! I have fans in both my wee living room and my wee bedroom, both have remotes! I LOVE it! Can’t wait to see the second one you installed!
That reminds me, I’ve got to get those photos done! Thanks for the reminder.
That reminds me, I’ve got to get those photos done! Thanks for the reminder.
Looking at the whole setting of your daughters room, I have to admit, you have a very sharp eye at decor. Love the shiny look of the new fan!
And oh yes, my sincere condolences regarding the well!
Beautiful fan, I love the rich colors! I have the Braxton in 4 other colors as well as another Craftman fan in pewter for the family room. They are excellent quality and very attractive.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the green and cream striped bedspread!! Where on earth did you get it from??
I bought it from a company that went out of business a few years ago.
Anita, I love the bed in your daughters room. The bed frame is splendid. Can you please let me know where you found it. Thank you. Beautiful home. 🙂
Dan, that is an antique. I don’t think they make any like this anymore.