How to choose a Ceiling Fan

Determine The Correct Size Ceiling Fan For Your Room

Ceiling Fans are an inexpensive and simple way to make your home more relaxed. While they won't significantly change a room's temperature, they can help to circulate cool air in the summer and warm air in the winter. Before you buy a ceiling fan you'll first need to take some steps to determine the right-sized fan for your room.

Instructions:

Side note: This can range from moderately easy to difficult. I'll try to break down exactly what you need to know.

Some things you will need:

· A measuring tape
· Money

Steps:

1) Measure the square footage of the room to get an idea of the right-sized ceiling fan for the space. To get the square footage of a room, use a tape measure to determine the length and width of the room. Then, multiply those two figures together.

2) Measure the specific space in which the fan will be hung. You'll need to know whether the space will accommodate standard-length fan blades, or whether you should look for a fan with shorter blades. Most ceiling fans come with blades between 29 and 52 inches in length.

3) Buy a ceiling fan system with a standard mounting system for rooms with normal dimensions. A standard mounting system will come with a 3- to 5-inch "downrod," from which the fan can be suspended.

4) Buy a flush mount system to install a ceiling fan in a room with low ceilings. Flush mounts, or "hugger mounts," can be used to install a fan so that it's held firmly against the ceiling.

5) Ask a professional for advice on extra downrods in the event that your ceilings are higher than the average homes are. Downrods can be purchased to hang a fan from a ceiling as high as 20 feet.

6) Consult the U.S Department of Energy Energy Star website for more detailed information on how to select the right-sized ceiling fan. In addition to charts and tips, you can find suggestions on ways to make your ceiling fan energy efficient.