Tips for Choosing a Ceiling Fan
The aspects you should consider when shopping
for a ceiling fan are: rotation, price, room
size, the motor, the buzz, blade pitch, huggers,
safe distance, proper installation, and lower
energy costs.
During the summer months, set your blades so
that they will rotate in a counter-clockwise
direction. This will provide you with a gentle
downward breeze which will help to cool you.
Then reverse the blades to a clockwise position
in the winter months to create a warm air cycle
that will rise to the ceiling. Some people are
hesitant to try running their ceiling fans in
the winter months thinking that the room may
actually be cooler, well try it, it will make a
difference and make your room warmer as the warm
air is forced from the top to circulate down
into the room. you could save from 10 to 15% on
your heating bill. In the summer months, you can
save as much as 40% on your cooling bill by
using your ceiling fan.
Prices of ceiling fans vary, as does the quality
of the fans. At first glance $30 fans may look
the same as $400 fans, but there is a world of
difference. Cheap fans are noisy and usually
contain motors that are ineffective and blades
that are inadequate. The lifespan of a cheap fan
is only about two years, whereas the more
expensive and durable ceiling fan will last for
years.
It is very important to consider the size of the
room you intend to cool before buying a ceiling
fan. A room that is at least 230 square feet
will need a 52" ceiling fan, a room that is from
150 to 229 square feet will need a 42" ceiling
fan.
The motor is the most essential component of a
ceiling fan. The most energy efficient, well
designed motors are contained on the higher end
brands. These motors are usually contained in
die cast motor housings.
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