Ceiling fans have been around well over a century and are becoming more popular than ever. You probably have one rotating right now; most homes these days have at least one. Part of the reason is the high cost of energy today compared with a few years ago. Not only does a ceiling fan help cut energy costs in the summer, it will help just as much in the winter if you live where the seasons change, by just turning the switch and rotating the fan blades in the opposite direction and most all fans have this feature built in. By moving the air upwards, the warm air circulates more evenly throughout the room. In the summertime, ceiling fans circulate the air in the room creating a slight wind chill effect, resulting in a temperature drop of about four degrees; it can sometimes feel cooler than that, again saving energy.
Almost all ceiling fans today come with three or more speeds and can be set to one that suits you the most at the time. While most fans will have an add-on light fixture, you will want to shop for the one that is best for your application. Although there are many good ceiling fans on the market and most will perform well, there are some cheaper ones that will not give the years of service as you might want and should be avoided if cost is not an issue. After all, installing a ceiling fan is not a job you will want to repeat in a year or two if not necessary.
Fans today come in a wide variety of styles, sizes and colors, you will be able to find a ceiling fan to fit any application or decor that you might have in mind, of course you may have to look a little longer for that special ceiling fan if you are going to install it on the patio or maybe in your gazebo, there are special fans just for that purpose.
Keep in mind the height of the room you will be installing your fan in, your installed height should never be lower than eight feet for obvious reasons. A spinning fan blade hitting you in the head is not something you want to experience. If you will be installing your own ceiling fan keep in mind the fan needs to mounted to a specially secured electrical box. Most fans will come with all the necessary hardware for installation and balancing weights that will allow you to balance the blades to eliminate any wobbling that may occur after installation. The fan light should also direct the light down from below the blades or up from above the motor to avoid any shadows on your ceiling as the fan blades spin. There are several ceiling fan manufacturers that make great products; I will list a few for you here.
Hunter Douglas has been making ceiling fans since 1886, Hampton Bay are high quality fans that will last many years, Emerson has been making fans since 1895, Casablanca fan company makes different models and are known for there tropical ceiling fans. Harbor Breeze ceiling fans made exclusively by Lowe's, are an excellent choice as well. These are just a few, there are many more in just about any price range you're looking for. All ceiling fans should come with installation instruction, and most are not that difficult to install. However, if you should have any doubt as to your ability be sure to hire a certified electrician.
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