Buying Tips For Ceiling Fans

Aug 16
12:57

2007

Kip Goldhammer

Kip Goldhammer

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During the World War I period, ceiling fans had four blades and were being considered as the most efficient and effective way of creating an air circulation that helped people to sleep in peace when the outside temperatures were simmering.

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Ceiling fans are practical and decorative additions to any of your room within your residence or your workplace. These fans can be used indoors as well as outdoors,Buying Tips For Ceiling Fans Articles either for utility purposes or as a decorative fixture for the ceilings. Choosing the ceiling fan will certainly depend on the type you want and the functionality. If you are looking at buying a ceiling fan, they are widely available in home improvement stores, departmental stores, electronics shops and in decorative stores. You can also place an order for them online.

Selecting a ceiling fan can be a somewhat tricky proposition because of the several styles available. Here are few considerations that can help you make the right choice.

Style – There are plenty of ceiling fans available in a variety of styles, sizes and colors that can suit any décor and size of rooms in the house, shop or office. For a modern look, you can go for the sleek, monochromic ceiling fan that has either three or four blades. The clean lines can add a bit of elegance and catchy flair to any room. If you want to stick to the classic look, you can go for wooden fans in some solid color but with minimum ornamentation. These fans can have 4-5 blades that can make them more powerful functionally too. Then you can select ceiling fans with lighting that can make your room look more romantic and sophisticated.

Functionality – Generally, ceiling fans are made for the indoors. If you still want to use them outside, you will need to choose a fan that is specifically designed for the outdoors. They are treated to withstand variations in the weather like heat and cold. Choose a fan that allows a dual direction for use in both cold and warm climates. In such fans, you can alter the direction of the blades so that they will help cool or warm a room as and when required. For ceilings that are at more height, and rooms that are too large, choose ceiling fans having more numbers of blades as they will have to blow the wind across the room.

Installation – Ceiling fans must be eight to nine feet off the ground for their real effectiveness to give you the proper breeze. Lower ceilings should use the flush mount system that places the fan tight and close against the ceilings. Opposite to that, higher ceilings can have a down rod that can maintain a distance between ceiling and the fan. In case, your ceiling is sloping, you should go for an angled mount to level your fan perfectly. While installing a fan, it is important to turn the power off for the safety. Most of the modern electricity wiring is concealed and does not require much effort. You should choose fans that are easy to install and have strong screws and bolts that can complete the entire set-up of the fan with no loose fittings left over.