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Energy Saving Benefits of Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans can bring numerous energy saving benefits to the home. Most ceiling fans use only about as much power as a 100 watt light bulb. When used properly, ceiling fans can save you money in utility bills in both the winter and summer months. The following are some suggestions regarding how to reap maximum energy saving benefits from your ceiling fan
Ceiling fans can bring numerous energy saving benefits to the home. Most ceiling fans use only about as much power as a 100 watt light bulb. When used properly, ceiling fans can save you money in utility bills in both the winter and summer months. The following are some suggestions regarding how to reap maximum energy saving benefits from your ceiling fan
Benefits of Ceiling Fans in Summer Months
In the summer months, your ceiling fan offers the greatest energy saving benefits when run in a counter-clockwise direction. While a ceiling fan does not necessarily lower the temperature, it does make the room feel cooler by providing a circulatory breeze. If the outside temperature is not too high, you might be able to achieve a comfortable environment by turning off the HVAC altogether, by opening a few windows and allowing the ceiling fan to circulate warm air outdoors. Effective circulation can make you feel up to 8 degrees cooler, and reduce air conditioning bills by up to 40%. |
Benefits of Ceiling Fans in Winter Months
Remember: Warm air is lighter than cool air. In any given room there are layers of air with varying degrees of temperature, the warmest air near the ceiling. In the winter months, you should run your ceiling fan in a clockwise direction. This pushes warm air up against the ceiling and then down the walls, gently recirculating warm air through the room without causing a chilling breeze. This technique has been proven to lower home or office heating costs by as much as 10% by offsetting the HVAC work load. |
Energy Star Ceiling Fans
For maximum energy saving benefits, you might consider an Energy Star ceiling fan. These fans circulate an average of 15% more air than ordinary ceiling fans, without sacrificing style or attractiveness. Energy Star ceiling fans are 60% more efficient than a 150 watt incandescent light bulb. |
Installation of Ceiling Fans for Optimal Efficiency
In order to reap the optimal energy saving benefits from your ceiling fans, it is important to install several fans throughout your home and office, placed in key locations. All of the most frequently used rooms should have a ceiling fan. For optimal performance, the blades of your ceiling fan should be between 7-9 feet above the floor, and 10-12 inches below the ceiling. If the blades of your fan are too close to the ceiling, you will not be able to make use of the winter time benefits, and may be 40% less efficient even in the summer time. Finally, the blades should be at least 18 inches from the nearest wall. If your fan comes with a light kit, wire the installation for individual switches for the fan and the light. If your fan or wiring is existing, consider installing a remote control module, to control the fan and lighting separately.
In order to reap the optimal energy saving benefits from your ceiling fans, it is important to install several fans throughout your home and office, placed in key locations. All of the most frequently used rooms should have a ceiling fan. For optimal performance, the blades of your ceiling fan should be between 7-9 feet above the floor, and 10-12 inches below the ceiling. If the blades of your fan are too close to the ceiling, you will not be able to make use of the winter time benefits, and may be 40% less efficient even in the summer time. Finally, the blades should be at least 18 inches from the nearest wall. If your fan comes with a light kit, wire the installation for individual switches for the fan and the light. If your fan or wiring is existing, consider installing a remote control module, to control the fan and lighting separately.
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Phone & E-fax: 1.888.411.2923
E-mail: [email protected]
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Phone & E-fax: 1.888.411.2923
E-mail: [email protected]
See "Contact" page for service area