By Nancy B
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Living in Virginia we enjoy four gorgeous seasons but temperatures in the Spring can make it hard to know what to wear. One day the temperature gets up to 80 degrees and the next day it can be 32. Try turning on the fan before the air conditioning. Remember, in the summer or hotter weather, operate the fan in the normal direction which is counterclockwise. This creates a cooling breeze below the fan. The thermostat may be raised, resulting in reduced energy consumption. In the winter or colder weather, operate the fan in the slow speed in the reverse direction which is clockwise. This redistributes the trapped warm air at the ceiling to provide even heat throughout the room. The thermostat may then be lowered for more efficient energy consumption.
Often the question arises as to what size fan to purchase. For a room 6×8’ use a smaller fan anywhere from 27” blade sweep to 42”. For a room 8×10’, use a 44”. For a 10×12’, use a 52” and for rooms 12×15 consider 56” or 60”. Another factor to remember is the ceiling height. If the height is 8 or 9’, just use the 4” or 6” down rod that comes with the fan. If your ceiling is 10’ you can use a 12” or 18” rod. We can help you select the right size fan and down rod for your home. Many of our fans come with LED lights and either a handheld control or wall control. If needed, we can order a sloped adapter that will accommodate a 48-degree pitch.
Something to consider is a DC motor. A direct current (DC) motor is a fairly simple electric motor that uses less electrical current by utilizing powerful magnets of opposite polarity. These magnets create an internal magnetic force that works to rotate the motor, resulting in significant energy savings. One last thing is to decide the needed airflow. This number is called the CFM (cubic feet per minute) and this measures the volume of air a fan moves in one minute.
Come see us and let us help you select the right ceiling fan for you from our wide showroom collection!
