Fan LightsFan lights make both an attractive and extremely practical addition to any room. They come in a huge variety of shapes, sizes and finishes so as to work with any decor and help to regulate temperature whilst saving you money and illuminating your home.During the summer months ceiling fans can save you up to 40% of your energy bill by providing a ‘wind chill’ which can cool temperatures by up to 4 degrees, meaning that air conditioning can be turned down and making the use of additional fans obsolete. However it is not just during summer that fan lights can help save on your energy bills. The majority of decent fan lights have a switch which enables the blades to rotate in the opposite direction; this pushes air towards the ceiling instead of to the ground as per usual. As hot air rises, altering the direction of rotation in this way means that the hot air congregating at ceiling level is pushed downwards increasing temperature at the bottom of the room where it is needed. This means that the house feels warmer and the heating can be turned down a couple of degrees, saving money and energy. When fan lights are installed in the hallway or at the top of a flight of stairs they also act to circulate air around the house and help to balance the temperature between the floors, again saving money on heating or air conditioning, whilst providing light. They also make a useful addition to a bathroom or kitchen or any other area which is likely to become damp. There are several factors to take into consideration when shopping for a fan light. Firstly, those with curved blades are more efficient as they move more air at lower speeds than those with straight blades; the same advantage applies to those with larger blades. Selecting a fan light with long, curved blades will use less energy and therefore save you more money. Additionally, when selecting a fan light, ensure that you choose one with a good motor as these will not only be a lot more durable, but will also be a lot quieter than their cheaper counterparts. When installing a fan light aim to hang the fan between 7 and 9 feet above the floor to ensure it is placed well above head height and also to ensure that the light is able to illuminate the whole room. To ensure sufficient room for air movement, leave between 10 and 12 inches between the fan’s blades and the ceiling. The average fan light only uses as much energy as a 100watt bulb so they really are incredibly efficient way of both lighting and cooling your home throughout the year. |
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