FUN FACT: “On June 28, 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill,
which moved three holidays from their traditional dates to a specified
Monday in order to create a convenient three-day weekend. These holidays
included Washington’s Birthday, Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The change moved Memorial Day from its traditional May 30 date to the last Monday in May.”
There are those who feel that in moving Memorial Day to accommodate a
three day weekend, we lose the historical significance and authentic
meaning of the day. Luckily, this year, Memorial Day falls on its
rightful day of May 30th and Capitol Lighting is offering grand
promotions on ceiling fans from Casablanca Fan Company and other great brands that sustain the beauty of America.
Energy-smart, eco-friendly ceiling fans and lighting are on sale this
week. Celebrate the essence of Memorial Day and pay tribute to those
who have served to protect this country. Invest wisely to promote a
cleaner, more energy-efficient America.
Celebrate summer with ceiling fans from Casablanca Fan Company
Welcome the summer season with state-of-the-art, energy smart, ceiling fans. The latest innovations from Casablanca Fan Company
improve the atmosphere of any room and cut down on energy costs
throughout the year. With Capitol Lighting’s Fan Builder program,
completing a Casablanca ceiling fan to your precise specifications has
never been easier.
Wise ceiling fan-buying tips from the experts at Capitol:
Size Matters: For maximum efficiency choose 50- to
56-inch ceiling fans for rooms up to 225 square feet and larger; 36-to
44-inch fans for medium sized rooms up to 144 square feet; and 29-to
32-inch for smaller rooms up to 75 square feet.
Get the Height Right: Install ceiling fans higher
than 7 feet above the floor in the middle of the room for maximum
comfort, circulation, safety and aesthetics. Optimal placement would be
either 8 or 9 feet from the floor.
Blades of Satisfaction: Fan blades determine the
amount of air being circulated throughout the room. The ceiling fan
blade brackets should be positioned to hold the blade at a 12-15 degree
angle for optimal circulation and be weighed and matched as a balanced
set to avoid having your fan wobble. A ceiling fan with less than a 12
degree angle will not circulate air as well and be less efficient. The
greater the angle of the blade the more air circulation you will have in
your room. Blades should be made with wood or acrylic and be sealed and
treated to resist humidity.
Know your Motor: The heart of every ceiling fan is
the motor. The motor is responsible for producing quiet operation while
driving the blades for air movement. Look for high-quality motors with
heavy-duty windings and sealed bearings that are permanently
lubricated. High quality motors are designed to work flawlessly for
long periods of time and some are guaranteed to last for the life-time
of your fan.
A Strong Finish: A high quality finish will resist
against blistering, tarnishing, fading and corrosion. Less advanced
finishes on the fan blades can be very fragile and may peel, bubble and
corrode quickly.
Be Wary of Warranties: Buy from reputable dealers
who stand behind the quality of their merchandise. Fans should include
motors that are guaranteed for at least three years, if not, for the
life of the fan.
Lights: Choose light kits to enrich room décor andadd
the finishing touch. Capitol Lighting offers a vast selection of
lighting options. Opal, marble, crystal, glass and hand blown glass
can even be added to a fitter or fixture shade for a custom design
unique to your home.
A few more reasons to take advantage of Memorial Day savings
and the greatest selection of ceiling fans from Casablanca Fan Company
at Capitol Lighting:
In the last 10 years ceiling fans
have become more technologically advanced, providing cooling for the
summer months and warming for winter in the most energy smart, efficient
and environmentally friendly manner.
Fans may reduce energy bills up to 40% in the summer and 10% in the
winter, using only as much energy as a 100 watt light bulb. During the
summer, fans create a “cooling effect” lowering temperatures as much as 7
degrees; and, in the winter months, fans with reverse modes will
recirculate heat toward the center of your room.
High styled ceiling fans are popular, not only in the main rooms in
your home, but also in patios, verandas, kitchens and bathrooms. Be
sure to purchase a fan specifically designed for damp locations, when
using outdoors or in bathing areas.
Eric Lebersfeld is an expert at assisting Homeowners, Builders, and
Interior designers in selecting the perfect lighting for their homes and
projects. We have over 3000 lights on display in our showrooms and over
500,000 on our website 1800lighting.com. Capitol Lighting provides the
most rewarding shopping experience possible allowing our customers to
shop on-line or in-store. We have the same guaranteed low internet
pricing everyday.
