Ceiling Fan Frequently Asked Questions
A ceiling fan serves two purposes
1. To make a wind, thus creating the "wind chill factor" 2 To circulate the air in a room or space
Second, as ceiling fans lower the temperature?
They dont, at least not literally. To be done in contrast to an air-conditioning, ceiling fans, no direct impact on air temperature. That does not mean that ceiling fans are noteffective cooling.
As for the two purposes mentioned in question (I):
1. The moving air from a fan will help you feel cooler regardless of the temperature of a room. It is much the same as outside during the summer – it can be 80-90 degrees, and if it is a breeze, it is very pleasant.
2. The circulation of a ceiling fan can cool the air to dissolve from the deeper areas (and air) in the central, inhabited areas ofa room.
IIa. How do ceiling fans help heat in winter?
Almost as if they help with cooling in circulation. Running your heat in winter, warm air rises to the ceiling, and wasted so much of the heat. Running a ceiling fan in winter to push down warm air eliminating cold spots from the ceiling and can save a lot of heating energy.
III. Which rooms should have installed ceiling fans?
Each room. Depending on your personal preferences, each and every room can benefit from installing the ceiling fan. People spend more time in a given area, the greater the benefit of a ceiling fan. For traffic, especially large rooms, and / or those with high and / or vaulted ceilings. The people are their preferences on where they liked the benefits, but ultimately, every room is a good idea.
IV What size fan is needed for a particular room?
> Ceiling fans typically in two sizes: 52 "for larger rooms and 42" for smaller rooms. Many companies offer 30-36 "fans for very small rooms, and from 56-60" fans for large and / or commercial sector. The most common by far is the size of 52 "fan, normally installed in most rooms.
V. My ceiling is lower, I need a 'hugger' fan?
Hugger fans are designed to provide the minimum distance between the ceiling and the fanBlades. This is ideal for lower ceilings as it provides the maximum distance between the blades (and other lower parts of the fan and light) and the ground. The disadvantage is that the shorter distance between the blades and the ceiling impedes circulation to a certain extent. Hugger ceiling fans are less effective than regular ceiling fans regardless of ceiling height.
VI. My ceiling is higher, how long a Downrod I need?
For maximum circulation, the leaves should be positioned 8-10 "from the ground. However, the blades are too far away from the ceiling can sometimes reduce the effectiveness of heat destratification. Not under the knife 9 'from the ceiling on a 15' ceiling may be a little imposing.
VIa. I have a vaulted ceiling, I need a special kit?
Usually not. It is possible for fans of standard hardware that the fan should be mounted on one that includes> Cover up to a ~ 30 degree incline. Hugger fans are not designed to be mounted on a vaulted ceiling. There are further apart exceptions, these can usually be taken note of by the manufacturer and adapted.
VII What kind of control options are available?
Most ceiling fans made in recent years have a built-in three speeds pullchain control. Regardless of whether the fan is wired to a separate switch, you have complete control over the fan of the chain.Off-high-medium-low. Most fans are reversible and have established a reverse switch to the fan site. If the fan is a light, the light has its own pullchain On-Off. The entire fan assembly can be controlled without the benefit of a remote switch.
Many companies now offer fans with remote speed control options that allow for independent fan and light control without additional wall switches and cabling. These may include wireless remote controls,Replacement wall switches, and data include options that, while the other, or both. This allows a fan in a conventional two-wire connection and benefit from the control options of a 3-wire (two switches) to be installed without installing third connecting wire. The mobility of a wireless remote control and the characteristics of computer controls are further advantages.
Ceiling fans with conventional pullchain controls can be retrofitted as with remote speed control optionsthe above. The retrofit kits include the wall or a wireless remote control, and a receiver, which is within the ceiling fan canopy, and the lines between the fan and the power source is connected. The recipient needs only a two-wire current source turned on or not connected.
VIII How many blades is best?
Ceiling fans are these days with any number from one to eight blades available, although any number is less than 3 and 6 for the novelty or decorativepurposes only. Most fans have 4 or 5 blades, some are adaptable to take either.
Most people assume that more blades move more air, i.e. a fan with five blades moves more air than a fan with four blades. This, in fact, is incorrect. More blades results in a greater load on the motor, and a greater load on the motor causes it to operate at a slower speed. A fan with less blades operating at a faster speed will more more air than a fan with more blades Operating at a slower speed. Therefore, most commercial fans three blades and are delivering a high-speed motor, to the greatest amount of airflow is efficient.
IX. What are the differences in quality between the fans on the market?
Many fans are different these days, with a large amount of different options, styles, designs and prices. Often you buy a fan base for the performance of reasons. But most consumers, of which a considerable part of the money for a> Ceiling fan (or fans) are about getting the best quality of the product concerned, or at least the best quality product within their price range.
There is a widespread theory that is you get what you pay: The more something costs, the better the quality. As with many products, which are generally true with ceiling fans, but there are other factors. If you are a fan you pay for three things:
1. Quality and features about: 2 Design / style 3 Name recognition
The most expensive fan is perhaps the best quality, or it may be the most expensive design, or it may be best known for the brand.
IX. What makes a ceiling fan Energy Efficient? How can I confirm this when choosing a fan?
There are from three factors:
1. How much air is moved 2nd How much current is drawn 3rd The quality and construction of the fan
Obviously the most efficient ceiling> Fan would be what has the best # 1 / # 2-ratio. However # 3 is also a very important factor when buying a ceiling fan, and just because a fan has the best ratio does not mean it moves the air. A fan that draws very little power, but moves very little air can be very effective.
Furthermore, if the fan has a light kit, light kit is much more crucial, the energy consumption as the fan motor. Ceiling fansusually draw ~ 100 watts or less at the highest speed setting, but the typical four-socket light kit draws 240 watts consistently. Much more important than the most powerful engine in this case is to maximize the efficiency of the light kit. Compact fluorescent lamps are ideal for this purpose – the same light kit will draw 60 watts or less.
X. Fan Operation: What is the speed and direction settings should be used?
This is a very subjective topic, and forMost probably it was answered by Parts I & II above. There are a number of factors which result from the development and situation – Fan Out, ceiling height, ceiling fan model, and above all, is intended for what purpose. A few suggestions that might not apply:
1. It is unlikely that a fan would be used on high except in order to create a significant wind. If you want to do so would be to use the fan in the downdraft setting. Depending on how much of aBreeze was moderate speed can also be acceptable.
2. For a light breeze and transport, in most cases, the fan would be used in a downward spiral with a low setting.
3. To heat destratify (and for the issuance of the fans) in general to be activated mode, updraft at low or medium speed range. Heat can also be attributed to low speed in the downdraft mode, depending on which produces more of a significant breeze.
XI. How effective are fans with built-in heatingin?
The most important thing about any electric heater to think that they use a large amount of electricity. These include ceiling fan heaters and space heaters, etc. They are using a variety of different sizes and settings are available, but the average uses ~ 1000 watts. It is not wise to use an electric heater when it is absolutely necessary, with a heating fan (for example) in conjunction with a working stove etc Will not SaveEnergy. So it would be a fair assumption that you only want to look at heating fan in a situation where you can also consider an electric space heating or the like.
XII. What is the use of a fan mounted outside, such as on a porch? What type of fan is recommended?
If a fan goes to rain and snow, and so you want to make sure it is sealed so water can not be exposed to get into electrical parts. If it does not actually going to get wet, just somewhere exposed to changes in climate are (a covered porch, etc) you usually have for a fan with a surface that is usually used to rust and blades warp.
Many companies offer fans that are specifically rated for these situations. These fans have Underwriters Laboratories approved for damp or wet locations. If a fan goes to these conditions, it is important that it is able to undergo not so sure.
XIII. Ceiling> Fan-lights – what opportunities are there?
Ceiling fans are used with lighting systems have become more and more common years as progress. It is much easier to install a fan to where an existing light than where there is nothing, but when a light source, you need to be removed to replace it. Thus most of the ceiling fans light kits are sold already attached.
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