Airflow Ceiling Fans

The invention of the ceiling fans meant that people could sleep in the comfort of their homes even when there was intense heat outside. Today ceiling fans are being used in homes as well as business establishments and have started playing an important role in home décor. From simple designs to airflow ceiling fans, they have truly come a long way.

People all over the world use a combination of ceiling fans and air conditioner because ceilings fans will always be much more energy efficient than an air conditioner. Airflow ceiling fans are also being used increasingly as they can provide a natural breeze and this can help make the room temperature at least 3-7 degrees cooler. Airflow ceiling fans have lower operating cost as compared to most cooling devices.

Selecting the Right Airflow Ceiling Fan

Selecting airflow ceiling fans means that you need to identify certain factors that will influence your decision making. You need to select a fan based on the area of the room where it will be installed. If your rooms are around 8' x 10', then you will need a 30" airflow ceiling fan. If your rooms are 18' x 20' then the airflow ceiling fan size should be around 52".

Airflow ceiling fans can be used both in summers and winters. In summers, the airflow ceiling fan will provide a wind chill effect, which is like a cool breeze that will help you to relax and feel comfortable even when the outside temperatures are soaring. It can save 30%-40% of energy costs.

In winters as we all know, the warm air rises up and gets trapped in the ceiling. In a normal room, the temperature difference between the ceiling and the ground can be as high as 15 degrees. So what you can do is use your airflow ceiling fan in a reverse setting so that the warm air trapped near the ceiling will be transferred down towards the ground, bed or living area.

The airflow ceiling fans play dual roles and even during the harsh winter months can considerable warm up your room and lower your heating bill. The airflow ceiling fans evenly disperses hot air and makes the temperature remain constant everywhere inside the room. This will help you to save at least 10% on energy savings.

Airflow ceiling fans can be controlled by a switch that is designed as a capacitor although now some brands have started providing remote controls like Casablanca's Intelli-Touch remote control.