Ceiling Fans - Choosing the Correct Fan

Controlling the room temperature by using air conditioners is no longer a luxury with the prices of split and window air-conditioners crashing down. Still many of us are using the ceiling fans to create a breeze to bring down the temperature of the room.

Ceiling fans with their 120 years of history saw some revolutionary changes in the design and style and the latest being the ceiling fan with a remote control which has buttons to turn the fan off or on, regulate the speed or reverse the wind flow.

A good ceiling fan should have the capacity for higher delivery of air with less noise, less wobbling, longer usage, good paint which will resist corrosion and scratching. The design should adhere to all the mandatory safety regulations.

Aerodynamics in the fan results in air delivery. Aerodynamic design includes factors such as angle of the blades, depth of the blade, rotations per minute and the design of the motor. Higher RPM highlighted by the manufacturers does not mean higher delivery of air. Find more info at [http://www.fansfansfans.info]

Ceiling fans are available in sizes of 56”, 48”, 42”, 36” and 24’’. Higher air circulation can be achieved by using a ceiling fan with a bigger blade surface.

People normally have a wrong notion that more blades in a ceiling fan will result in more air circulation. It is totally wrong. A 4 blade ceiling fan and 3 blade ceiling fan will deliver same amount of air.

To get best results from the ceiling fan, install them so that the height of the plane of rotation of the blades is nearly 8 feet from the ground. Similarly ensure that the height of the ceiling is just 1 feet from the plane of rotation of the blades.

To ensure proper delivery of air, check the room size, ventilation, and fan size. Increase the speed to maximum and then check at different locations of room for good air delivery. Ensure that the angle of the blade is fixed as per the instruction manual.

Wipe the dust accumulated in the ceiling fan, using a moist or soft cloth. To preserve the gloss of the paint, avoid using detergents and soaps to clean the fan. Avoid applying too much pressure when you are cleaning the fan since it might change the angle of the blades.

The technology in a table or pedestal fan is similar to the ceiling fan. When buying a table or desk fan ensure it operates quietly without too much noise, oscillates smoothly, and has a heavy duty metal housing and a good speed controller.

If you are bored with looking at a drab and plain table fan you can spend approx $35 and get a table fan which has illuminated LEDs. With random selection technology the illumination changes its pattern and designs of lighting.

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Ceiling Fans - Get A Head Start On Choosing A Ceiling Fan By Learning The Basics Of Mounting!

Mounting: The first step with a new ceiling fan is mounting, which simply refers to the attachment of your ceiling fan to the surface of a ceiling. To make it easier it is a good idea to become familiar with a few terms and options when choosing the right ceiling fan for you. This will ensure that your fan will hang properly and as low as you would like it to. Mounting also effects the operation of a ceiling fan in certain ways. Certain methods of mounting allow for the fan to more closely direct air to the people in a room and some methods allow for more flexibility in movement.

Downrod: A downrod is really a very simple piece of equipment. Made of wood, metal, or plastic, the downrod is simply a rod that hangs from the ceiling, allowing your ceiling fan to hang lower from the ceiling's surface. Some prefer this only for the look of a lower fan and some would like the breeze of the fan to be stronger, but for either reason a downrod will correctly lower your fan safely and effectively.

Ball and socket mounting: This is a type of mounting where a ball-shaped apparatus is attached to a downrod, with the fan body and blades hanging from the ball. This makes it possible for the fan to move easier than it would with other methods of mounting.

Hugger Mounting: Hugger model fans are simply fans mounted close to the ceiling, that will seem as though they are clinging to or "hugging" the ceiling directly. This can also be referred to as the close-to-ceiling-mount.

Dual Mounting: Fans that feature dual mounting are able to be mounted close to the ceiling or from a downrod. You can decide after purchasing your fan, which is optimal if you would like to see how the fan looks on the ceiling first. Downrods are inexpensive and can easily be applied to dual mounting fans for aesthetic purposes; for cathedral ceilings, a fan lowered with a downrod can provide an appearance of grandeur and luxury. Plus a lowered fan brings the breeze of your ceiling fan closer to you, for a slightly more concentrated or stronger breeze.

Blade irons/brackets: Blade irons attach your ceiling fan blades to the motor, connecting the fan together after it is mounted.

J-hook and claw hook: With this type of mounting a metal hook secures to the ceiling, so that your fan will be directly attached to the material of the ceiling wall/

Low ceiling adapter: A low ceiling adapter is a kit which accomplishes the same thing as a downrod. Usually made of brass or another metal, a low ceiling adapter kit attaches directly from the ceiling and omits the need for lowering the fan at all as it automatically hangs a little farther down with the adapter.

Once your fan is mounted you can add lights to make your ceiling fan serve more than one purpose and be an even better addition to your home. Lights can be added while mounting the fan, and there are three types of lighting methods to choose from: downlights, uplights, or one of the popular light kits. Uplights and downlights are just as they sound with uplights pointing toward the ceiling, and downlights pointing toward the center of the room. Each provides a slightly different effect. Uplights emanate an aura-like gleam to dress up a ceiling, and downlights brighten an entire room with a radiant glow. Light kits also come with many ceiling fans and can be classified as a type of downlight. The light kit replaces any central lighting that was previously hanging from the ceiling.

Make sure you decide which type of mounting and lighting you are interested in before you make your final ceiling fan purchase.

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