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Submitted by: Alan Selby
Ceiling mounted fans are showing up more and more in homes today, whatever the reason may be for this, whether price, energy savings or just appearance, they seem to be more widely used.
The price range of the fans is varied, from very affordable to one of a kind show pieces to enhance that special room. The installation of the ceiling fan in most cases can be done by the average homeowner, saving the cost of an electrician having to install it for you. If the fan is to go where there was previously a light fixture then you’re all set to go. Using the instructions that come with the fan, just follow the step by step directions and in most cases the fan can be installed in about an hour or a little longer if this is your first encounter with an electrical installation.
If there isn’t any ceiling fixture or electrical outlet where you wish to mount the fan then you will need to reroute an electrical line to the area. For the do it yourselfer who is familiar with electrical wiring it is a tedious but not too difficult a job. In other cases the services of an electrician will have to be used.
The size of the fan will in part be determined by the size of the room. Open doorways and uninsulated windows as well as heating units like radiators or heat vents play a small role in the selection to a degree as do air conditioners. This in part is where some of the energy savings will come into play.
The costs associated with heating the room in the colder months of the year can be lessened to some extent by the use of ceiling fans. The important point here to take into consideration is the speed setting of the fan motor and the direction of rotation of the fan blades. The other point to note is the angle of the leading edge of the fan blade. Whether the leading edge is tilted up or tilted down makes a very important difference in determining if you feel comfortable in the summer months or the winter time.
There are other ways that can save you money when using a ceiling fan. Be sure the fan blades are revolving in the right direction for summer and winter use. The leading edge of the blade should be turned up or down for the optimum room air circulation in order to achieve the maximum heating or cooling effect. Turn the fan off when you leave the room in the summer months. The cooling effect is only experienced best on your body.
By knowing which speed setting to use, which direction to use, be it forward or reverse and if if the leading edge angle should be pointed up or down will allow you to set the thermostat at a lower temperature setting in winter and set the air conditioner to a higher setting in summer. This will in most cases help lower your overall energy bill for the year.
About the Author: Alan Selby is a writer who specializes in reviewing various products.You can check out his latest website at
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, where he provides unbiased reviews and buying advice for ceiling fans including the
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and Hunter Douglas ceiling fans.
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