Ceiling Fans: 3 Great Benefits

Ceiling fans can be a good way to save money on your energy bills this year.  Having a ceiling fan installed in your home can alter a room into an enjoyable place to work or unwind.  Ceiling fans can even create aesthetic interest if done correctly.  The value of adding some additional wind power for little cost around your home should not be ignored.  Check out these three reasons you should reflect on adding ceiling fans to your home.

Some Wind to Unwind
Not only does that breeze from your new ceiling fan feel nice on your face, it also feels nice on your wallet.  Running a ceiling fan in the summer can make enough of an impact that you can actually set your thermostat a little higher than usual.  When it's not scorching hot outside, you may even be able to turn off the air conditioning and turn on the ceiling fan with some help from open window.  Just remember that during the summer months you want the air blowing down, which typically means the fans are spinning counter-clockwise.  And let's be honest, spending less on your air conditioning bill will probably help you unwind a little easier at the end of the day.

Winter Warmth
Ceiling fan installation can even benefit you during the winter when heating your home.  You're probably asking yourself, who wants a fan blowing on them in the winter?  Well the great thing with most fans is that their rotation direction is able to be changed.  Usually with the flip of a switch (when the fan is off), you can change the rotation direction of the fan to blow the air against the ceiling.  The fan takes the warm air that has risen to the ceiling and then pushes it against the ceiling, then eventually down the walls to spread that warm air across the room.  This money saving technique allows you to feel warmer in the winter without a draft and without forking over extra dollars to your electrical/gas provider.

Energy-Saver
Energy star appliances are offered for many areas of your home, including ceiling fans.  Energy star qualified ceiling fans are over 50% more efficient than typical fan units and can help you save more money each year on your utility bills.