Ceiling fans are built into
new homes by default. For designers, fans are the kiss of death. Traditional
fans, those with four or five blades, are considered unattractive and are
largely ignored by the professional community. However, in recent years, nicer
fans have been made that can be easily incorporated into high-brow interiors.
This is amazing news, because fans are largely beneficial.
Fans save money and energy. The
electronics industry has, in recent years, caught onto the energy-efficiency
trend. Fans on the market today require less energy to run drawing about the
same amount of energy as a standard 100W bulb. Even if a fan is left on all
day, it’ll be no more costly than leaving the lights on. No matter the time of
year, fans can be left on all year if the rotation direction can be toggled
between clockwise and counterclockwise. Ceiling fans circulate air throughout
the room, reducing the amount of energy used by air conditioners and room
heaters. The circulation of air maintains a consistent temperature in the room.
-Summer: Summers will
be much more bearable with ceiling fans installed. Rooms will be cooler as the
air is well-distributed by the circulating fan blades. In buildings without air
conditioning, fans work very well when coupled with an open window. Fresh air
comes in through the open window and the fan pushes the cool air downwards. A
cooler workplace will increase productivity as people will not be distracted by
heat.
-Winter: Slowing the
speed at which the fan spins and reducing the direction (clockwise) will
circulate warm air trapped near the ceiling towards the floor. Heating costs
over winter are reduced with the addition of ceiling fans. Take advantage of
this energy-saving opportunity!
Ceiling
fans are the most efficient cooling system – cost-effective to install and more
efficient than standing fans. If it’s a toss-up between installing ceiling fans
or a new air conditioning unit, go for the fans. They are cheaper to install
and can be chosen to match office design. Air conditioning units, while lovely,
are costly to run.
Choosing
a model with a lighting feature will add light to the room. Usually fans
will be located in the centre of the room, occupying valuable light space. If
you’ve already decided to install a fan, why not choose one with a lighting
feature.
Modern
ceiling fans take design into account. Fan-makers must have
realised that designers were passing on fans because of their unappealing
exterior. Nowadays fans are made to fit all kinds of aesthetics, from industrial to beach house.
Jacqui Litvan
Jacqui Litvan, wielding a bachelor's degree in English, strives to create a world of fantasy amidst the ever-changing landscape of military life. Attempting to become a writer, she fuels herself with coffee (working as a barista) and music (spending free time as a raver).
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