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Ceiling fans have evolved over the past 10 years from being a household appliance to becoming the center piece of a room. Manufacturers such as Kichler Lighting have designed their ceiling fans to match their lighting collections giving a cohesive, polished look to any room.

Cool Off In the summer and heat up in the winter Unlike air conditioners, fans only move air -- they do not directly change its temperature. In summer, the fan's direction of rotation should be set so that air is blown downward. The breeze created by a ceiling fan speeds the evaporation of perspiration on human skin, which makes the body's natural cooling mechanism much more efficient. Since the fan works directly on the body, rather than by changing the temperature of the air, during the summer it is more energy efficient to only use the fan when you’re in the room. Turn it off when you leave.

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Picking the right fan:

  • A fan needs to fit the room it will be used in. Here are some general measurements to go by:
    Less than 50 square feet - 29" fan
    75 square feet - 36" fan
    100 square feet - 42" fan
    225 square feet - 52" fan
    400 square feet - 56" fan
    Larger than 400 square feet - 60" fan or consider using two 56" fans or two 52" fans
  • For optimal air movement, it is recommended that fans be 7-9 feet above the floor. Do you need a downrod? Downrods are available in various lengths from 12" up to 72".
  • Do you have lower ceilings? Consider a flush mount/hugger fan that does not require a downrod. Many fans are also compatible with flush mount kits to help accommodate lower ceilings.
  • Do you need a remote or wall switch for your fan?
  • Is your fan going in a location that may encounter water or moisture in the air? Make sure you select a damp or wet rated fan.

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