Ceilings fans can be a great addition to your home as not only are they a cheap alternative for solving those cooling and heating problems, but they can also become a feature of the décor. Avoid wasting all that money running your air conditioners and heaters. Did you know ceiling fans could make a room feel four to five degrees cooler in summer?
Ceiling fans no longer have to be an eyesore! The days of big, heavy, ugly ceiling fan are numbered! With todays advancements there are thousands of cool architectural ceiling fans for any home’s personality. Technology is improving every day allowing for quieter fans, lower power consumption with improved output, and even better lighting options. The dangerous and heavy metal blades have also made way for plastic blades.
Did you know using your ceiling fan in conjunction with your air-conditioner allows the ac to run more efficiently? If installed above dining tables or in kitchens, ceiling fans can help discourage flies and other inspects from entering the rooms. Most, if not all ceiling fans these days come with a winter mode. This allows the fan to push the warm air collecting at the top of your ceiling downwards, which in turn makes the room warmer overall.
Ceiling fans can easily replace old light fittings. A lot of ceiling fans have the option of a lighting pack to be installed into the bottom of the fan – giving you two features in the one fixture. It is also common practise for ceiling fans to be controlled by remote as sometimes its expensive and requires walls to be chased to run new cabling. These remotes also allow you to turn the ceiling fan and light on from anywhere in the room.
Choosing your ceiling fan can be tricky depending on the size of your room and how high your ceilings are. Generally, you would want a larger fan circumference for a larger room as you need to generate more air movement for cooling requirements. Here is a rough guide as to what size ceiling fan you may require:
Ceiling Fan Size Recommendations
- 1067mmn (42”) Fan – small room (3.5m x 3.5m)
- 1200mm (48″) Fan – medium room (4m x 4.5m)
- 1300mm (52″) Fan – large room (5m x 6m)
- 1400mm (56″) Fan – extra large room (6.5m x 6.5m)
