Ceiling - Fan Lighting

Keeping Cool Indoors In summer, one of the best options for beating the heat in style is by adding ceiling fans. And today, there are as many options for ceiling fans as there are types of rooms to put them in. Although the primary reason for the fan is to circulate air around a room, why not have it look good too! But how do you determine which ceiling fan is best for your air circulation needs? There are to critical features to consider: Size of the fan, and the features you want. Below is a handy guide to orient you to both.

Size - Fans come in either 42 or 52-inches wide and have 4 to 5 blades. The amount of air the fan circulates is a function of the blades pitch rather than its size. If your room is 10 x 10 or smaller, consider a smaller size fan (less then 42 inches) and if a room is larger then 13 x 15, then choose two or more fans to get proper air circulation throughout the room. Options -Fans come with an optional lighting kit. You can add a lighting kit at any time to almost any ceiling fan. Some fans are situated very close to a ceiling in the case of low ceiling heights. Others are situated lower, as in vaulted ceilings, with "drop rods." Longer "drop rods" are available for very high ceilings. Although most fans now come with remote controls, you can buy universal remote controls or wall switches to control the fans. Click here to browse a full selection of ceiling fans in all sizes and styles. Now, for installation. Most ceiling fan manufacturers have made it as easy as possible to install ceiling fans yourself. Generally speaking, the directions are intuitively laid out and installation is a snap. Almost all fans are sold with remote controls so you will not need to worry about any extra wiring for turning the lights on separately or for turning the fan blades on. But when in doubt, do consult a qualified electrician.

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