Ceiling Fans - A Size and Type For Every Space

One of the best things about ceiling fans it that they are available in a variety of colors, types, sizes, and prices. You can find a fan that will look great with almost any type of room décor, and by having one you will learn just how valuable they can be in circulating the air in your home. It is far less expensive to run ceiling fans than it is air conditioning, and there are many days that you can get by with air movement instead of needing a lot of cooling. Ceiling fans even have a place in smaller rooms in your home, because they come in very small sizes for just such reasons.

A ceiling fan can make a vast difference in the environment of your kitchen. Kitchens are prone to a lot of build-up of everything from odors to heat. By keeping the air moving with a small ceiling fan, you will decrease these build-ups and make working in your kitchen a far more enjoyable activity. Any time the room feels small and stuffy to you, you'll be able to flip the switch and bring the feeling of an outdoor breeze right on in.

The majority of ceiling fans range in size from a blade span of 44 to 52 inches. Obviously, not all rooms can accommodate a fan that size. That's why manufacturers have started producing what they call "micro" and "petite" fans, because they know that smaller rooms can need even more ventilation than larger ones do. As a result, there are now numerous smaller fans on the market in many different styles to meet your needs in your den, office, kitchen, or bathroom. A few of these models and brands are listed below.

Monte Carlo Fans

Monte Carlo has a line of damp rate fans they call micros, because the blade span is only 24". Models with a UL or CUL listing are appropriate for use in damp areas, such as bathrooms or patios. With a 60-watt bulb, you can light up the space. The blades are water-resistant so they won't warp and become unbalanced. For versatility, these small fans are available in brushed nickel with mahogany blades, royal bronze with teak, and white with white.

Westinghouse

Westinghouse calls their smaller fans the Petite collection. The 30" reversible blades on the fan with the white housing can be switched from white to whitewashed pine to fit in with the look you are trying to achieve. If you choose a brass finish, it will come with 2-sided oak and walnut blades. The light kit holds a 60-watt bulb which provides plenty of light in most rooms. In addition to the small fans listed above, the Westinghouse collection also includes 30" brass fans and one with an aluminum housing with light maple blades.

Hunter

Hunter gives you some mid-range fan choices. Their lines of 36" Bainbridge and ORBit fans fall comfortably in between the tiny 20" models and the huge ones with 52" blade spans. The white Bainbridge comes with reversible blades that can be turned to either white or bleached oak, a frosted globe light kit, and flush- mount hardware. The sophisticated ORBit fans are available in choices such as a brushed nickel housing with cool grey/maple reversible blades or a white housing with white blades. You can also purchase a light kit and a remote for the ORBit series.

Casablanca

Wailea is the name Casablanca has given their line of smaller ceiling fans. These high-quality fans have moisture-resistant, direct drive motors backed by lifetime guarantees. The blade span on these models is 31 ¼". These fans look truly elegant even though they're very small. The housings come in antique brass or brushed nickel and have black matte blades. A Casablanca fan is sure to make a positive statement in any small area where you hang it.

Adding extra fans in your home can efficiently increase the amount of air that circulates and make sure the cooler air gets to every corner of the house. If you've ever tried to put on make-up or shave in a hot, stuffy bathroom, you'll understand why these smaller ceiling fans are virtually a necessity. There's no reason to feel stuffy and hot any longer. You can go out and buy an affordable small ceiling fan and install it yourself.

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Space Saving Fans - What to Look For

Fans are an economical answer to your cooling needs. They are easy to install, easy to operate and most importantly they result in energy savings. They can be either used by themselves in mild weather or they can be used to complement the air conditioning during the hot summers. Fans will give you the advantage of setting your air conditioning at a higher temperature resulting in saving energy and lowering your electricity bills.

Before you buy a fan you have to decide what you want. The market is flooded with different types, brands and sizes of fans. Here I will try to list out the various features that are available. You can decide what you want and then select your fan based on this. I am sure one of the most important requirement would be that this piece of equipment doesn't take up much space and isn't a sore eye to your decor.

You have ceiling fans, pedestal fans, tower fans and wall mount fans just to name a few. Considering the space element, the ceiling fans will most probably save you the most space because they are right up on the ceiling not taking up any of your floor space. Next would probably be the wall mount fans that will sit neatly on your wall. The pedestal and the tower fans will take up some floor space, but they come in so many kinds of designs that you could choose one to go with your decor. The tower fans are lesser in width than the pedestal fan but taller.

You will need to zero in on the features that you want your fan to have. Some of the features that you should look into are:

* Size: The fans come in different sizes. The diameter of the pedestal fan could vary from 16 inches to 30 inches. The wall mount fan could be as small as 10 inches and you could have varying heights for the tower fan. Choose a size that best fits your room.

* Material: Your entire fan could be made of plastic. Check to see if it is too flimsy. If it is completely made of metal it will be sturdier but of course also heavier. Sometimes the legs may be made of plastic and not strong enough to withstand the weight.

* Installation: Most of the fans are easy to install. But be prepared for missing screws and parts than have bent in transit. You should be able to get a replacement from the company. For wall mount fans take special note of where the switches are. If they are on top of the fan it could be inconvenient. The cord that comes with the fan might not be long enough to hang the fan high on the wall. You might need to add a short extension cord in such cases.

* Noise: Look for a quiet motor to have a sound sleep at night. There are fans than might seem very silent when running at low speed, but at higher speed the noise level might be unacceptable.

* Oscillation: Some fans have up to 3 oscillation functions - the standard horizontal oscillation, the vertical oscillation and a combination of both horizontal and vertical oscillation. This is called the dual axis oscillation and ensures movement of air throughout the room. There are some wall mount fans where only the grill oscillates, rather than the entire fan.

* Timer: Look out for the timer. Many fans have them, but see at what intervals they can be set. There are fans that have timers go up at 30 minute intervals up to 7.5 hours. There are others that have only hourly or sometimes only every 2 hour settings.

* Ionizer: This is an added benefit available on some fans. It will take care of any smell that carries into the room. Also check if the ionizer can be switched off if you don't need to use it.

* Remote: Some of the fans come with a remote that will help you control the speed, oscillation, mode of operation and set the timer as well. Nice to have if you don't want to keep getting up from where you are sitting or at night in your sleep.

* Appearance: The fans come in various designs and colours. You could get one with a wood panelling if you have wooden walls or floors or a nice stylish looking black tower fan to match your decor.

* Customer Service: Last but not the least the after sales customer service of the company whose fan you choose to buy should also be a factor to consider just in case you were unlucky to get a defective piece or if one of the parts came damaged or you have a problem with the installation.

Having said all this, there is one big criterion that will influence your purchase - the cost of the fan. Again you have a wide cost range available depending on the amount of features on the fan.

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