What Are the Benefits of Ceiling Fans?
- According to ThisOldHouse.com, ceiling fans are "one of the few household appliances that can save you money---as much as 15 percent off your energy bills."
- Installing a fan on your ceiling saves on floor space you may otherwise use for a portable fan. Units like box fans offer the same air circulation benefits, but the space they use is needless when a ceiling fan can be installed.
- A ceiling fan is an obvious choice for beating summer heat, but a reversible fan will push warm air into the room during the colder months, making it a year-round benefit.
- The span of ceiling fans ranges from 29 to 54 inches and should be sized appropriately to your room. Finding the perfect style fan for your room can add a designer's touch.
- According to EnergyStar.gov, ceiling fan/light combination units that have earned the Energy Star are 50 percent more efficient than conventional units.