# Patio Fans, Lighting and Heaters in Broken Arrow > Damp-rated ceiling fans, patio lighting and electric infrared heaters for covered patios and pavilions, on the right circuits and switches. Canonical page: https://hotshotelectrical.com/patio-fans-and-lighting/ Hot Shot Electric Service Co. is a family-owned electrical contractor in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, founded August 1, 1995. Oklahoma Electrical Contractor License #26574, bonded and insured. BBB A+ accredited. Rated 4.9 stars across 247 Google reviews. Address 9203 S 241st E Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74014. Phone (918) 261-8024. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Urgent problems (no power, a burning smell, a hot panel, storm damage) are worked the same day during business hours. Calls after hours go to voicemail and are returned first thing the next business morning. A covered patio you can use in July and January. We install damp-rated fans, patio lighting and electric infrared heaters on circuits sized for them, with switches where you want them. ## Patio fans, lighting and heaters in Broken Arrow A covered patio or pavilion is only as useful as it is comfortable. In July it needs moving air; in November it needs heat; after sunset it needs light. Hot Shot Electric Service Co. handles **patio fan installation**, patio lighting and electric patio heaters for homes in Broken Arrow, Coweta, Tulsa and the surrounding towns, with each on a circuit sized for it and switches where you want them. ## Patio ceiling fans Outdoor fans need to be rated for their location: damp-rated under a covered roof, wet-rated where rain can blow in. They hang from a fan-rated box fastened to the framing, which matters even more outside where wind moves them. On vaulted pavilion ceilings we use downrods sized to bring the fan to the right height. For fans inside the house, see [ceiling fan installation](https://hotshotelectrical.com/services/ceiling-fan-installation/). ## Electric patio heaters Ceiling-mounted electric infrared heaters warm people and surfaces directly rather than heating the air, which is why they work on an open patio. Many are 240-volt units that need a dedicated circuit, and some draw enough that a panel check comes first. We mount them at the clearance the manufacturer specifies, away from combustible materials, and put them on a switch or timer you can reach. Hot Shot Electric Service Co. has installed patio heaters under vaulted wood ceilings, beside fans and over outdoor kitchens. **Heaters are a big load** A pair of electric patio heaters can draw as much as a clothes dryer. We check the panel before you buy, so the heaters you choose are ones the house can run. ## Patio and porch lighting - Fan light kits and separate ceiling lights for the table - Recessed lights in covered patio ceilings - Sconces beside doors and along walls - Task lighting over an outdoor kitchen counter or grill - Dimmers so the patio can go from bright to soft Patios often get their outlets at the same time: GFCI-protected and weatherproof, including outlets in porch ceilings for holiday lights and seasonal decorations. ## One plan for the whole patio The best patio projects are wired once. Fan, heater, lights and outlets are planned together, with each on the right circuit and switches grouped by the door where you actually walk out. If a pergola or pavilion is being built, we coordinate with the builder so wire runs before the ceiling is closed. If an outdoor kitchen is part of it, see [outdoor kitchen electrical](https://hotshotelectrical.com/outdoor-kitchens/). ## Fixing patio fans and lights that misbehave We also fix the patio that never worked right: fans that run on a switch meant for the light, heaters on a circuit that trips, lights that stopped after a storm. One customer had outdoor ceiling fans that came on in the middle of the night and turned off by themselves. In her words: > it would be too long to explain what my electrical problem was, but when I made the appointment, I said there is a mystery in my house. There’s no way to turn my outdoor ceiling fans on or off. They come on in the middle of the night and they go off by themselves, so let’s see how good your electricians are. They came out this morning Identified the crazy way the electrician had set them up, rewired them, and now this summer when it’s 100° I will be able to turn on my fans. Both guys were great, friendly, nice and obviously electrical detectives.. If there was 10 stars, I would give it to them. ## Built for Oklahoma weather Covered patios here take wind, blowing rain, summer heat and winter freezes. Damp and wet ratings on fans and fixtures are not marketing; they mean the motor and wiring are sealed for that exposure. Outdoor switches and outlets get weatherproof covers, and every box is mounted so water drains away rather than sitting inside. Heaters are mounted at the clearances their manufacturers require, which keeps them from scorching wood ceilings and keeps people from bumping their heads on a hot element. When customers tell us their patio finally gets used in July and November, this is the work they mean: fans that move real air, heaters on circuits that can carry them, and lights that come on with the switch by the door. ### Switching that makes sense outside Patio controls should be inside by the door, labeled, and grouped so the fan, lights and heater each have their own switch. Heaters are often put on a timer switch so they cannot be left running all night. Where you want control from the patio itself, weatherproof switch covers keep rain out. A few minutes of planning here is what makes a patio easy to use every day. ### Upgrading an older covered patio Many patios were built with one light and an outlet. Adding a fan, a heater and better lighting usually means a new circuit from the panel, run through the attic or under the eave. We check the panel first and tell you if anything needs to change there before the patio upgrade. ## Pricing and scheduling Patio fan, heater and lighting projects are quoted up front after a look at the space and your panel, and estimates for planned work are free. Customer-supplied fans and fixtures are welcome. For the yard beyond the patio, see [landscape lighting](https://hotshotelectrical.com/landscape-lighting/). Most patio projects are finished in a day or two, depending on how far the new circuits have to run. We protect the patio and the house while we work and clean up before we leave each day. Call (918) 261-8024 or send the form with a photo of your patio ceiling, and we will tell you what the fan, heater and lighting plan should look like for your space. ## Frequently asked questions ### What kind of ceiling fan can go on a covered patio? A damp-rated fan where rain does not reach it directly, and a wet-rated fan where it can. Both need a fan-rated box and the right circuit protection. ### Do electric patio heaters need a special circuit? Many do. Larger infrared heaters are 240-volt units that need a dedicated circuit, and we check that the panel can carry them before installation. ### Can the fan and heater be on separate switches? Yes, and they should be. We group the switches by the door so each can be run on its own. ### Can you add outlets to my patio ceiling for holiday lights? Yes. Porch ceiling outlets on a switch are a common add-on and save running cords up ladders every season. ## Related pages - [Outdoor Kitchen Electrician Broken Arrow OK](https://hotshotelectrical.com/outdoor-kitchens.md) - [Ceiling Fan Installation Broken Arrow OK](https://hotshotelectrical.com/services/ceiling-fan-installation.md) - [Landscape and Outdoor Lighting in Broken Arrow, OK](https://hotshotelectrical.com/landscape-lighting.md) - [Lighting Installation Broken Arrow OK](https://hotshotelectrical.com/lighting-installation.md) ## Contact - Hot Shot Electric Service Co., 9203 S 241st E Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74014 - Phone: (918) 261-8024 - Email: johnbrown@hotshotelectrical.com - Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. - Request service: https://hotshotelectrical.com/contact-us/