Ceiling fans save you money and a ceiling fan adds to your comfort 

Ceiling fans have been making peoples homes more comfortable for over a century. For a few cents a day a huge difference can be made to the comfort of your home. A ceiling fan can create a cool breeze when the fan is operated in the normal direction (counter clockwise) that can makes you feel up to 8 degrees cooler. This cooler feeling allows you to set your thermostat higher and will save you 40% on your air conditioning costs. In the winter if the fan is operated at a slow speed in the reverse direction (clockwise) the warm air that is trapped at the ceiling is re-circulated. By re-circulating the air you are able to lower your thermostat while still maintaining your comfort and save 10 percent or more on your heating costs. This is especially valuable for high vaulted ceilings and there are many fans designed specifically for steep ceilings such as hunter ceiling fan.

With today’s rising energy costs the energy savings that ceiling fans provide is of an enormous benefit. They are also energy efficient to run even at high speed costing less than a 75 watt light bulb. Besides the savings a ceiling fan provides many styles that can compliment and enhance your décor. The styles range from traditional, modern to tropical and even styles specifically for your children’s rooms. Just remember that not all fans are built the same so some of the leading manufacturers are Hunter, Hampton Bay, Casablanca, and Emerson. When you purchase a hunter ceiling fan you can have piece of mind that you are buying quality backed by a Hunter lifetime warranty and over a 120 years of experience. Buy your fan from a reputable company as you often get what you pay for.

Since a ceiling fan weighs between 30 and 50 lbs and could vibrate loose they need to be mounted securely. A metal or plastic box that is designed especially for fans needs to be attached securely to the houses framing. The blades of a fan for safety concern should not be lower than 7 ft. from the floor and come closer than 24 inches to the nearest object.Fans can be ceiling mounted when clearance is a concern but better airflow is achieved if the fan hangs away from the ceiling on a rod called a downpipe. A hunter ceiling fan often has a 3 position mounting system for installation versatility. The standard has a 12inch drop from the ceiling for standard ceilings and the low profile is flush mounted to the ceiling for low ceiling situations. For higher ceilings there are extension downrods and mountings for steep angled roofs.

When choosing a ceiling fan you want one that uses the least amount of energy while at the same time moves a lot of air. You also want a fan that does not wobbles and is quiet. A hunter ceiling fan provides quiet operation and it is well designed engineered product that uses quality parts. Some companies use cheap bearings to reduce costs and do not have precision manufacturing which results in a noisy fan. Coordinating light kits are available if you need a light with your fan. There are switches available that will allow you to control your light and you fan without the need for rewiring. Many different blade finishes are available so that they can be coordinated with the furniture in your décor or with the moldings in the room. There are many poor quality fans on the market so being sure to buy from a reputable company that stands behind its product or you’ll be disappointed with your purchase.