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You first need to measure the room where the ceiling fans
home will be. Your room size dictates the fan blade size.
The smaller the room, the smaller the fan blade you will need on
the fan. The larger the room, the larger the fan blade you
need. For optimum airflow, ceiling fans should be hung no
higher than seven to eight feet from the floor. This
measurement will dictate the kind of mount you will need to
purchase for your fan. The blade pitch dictates how
efficiently the fan blades move air. The steeper the pitch
the more air the blades will move in your room.
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Are you purchasing a fan primarily for air flow or is it
going to be the focal point of your room as well? If you are
just going for air flow you can choose any fan that blends
with your room.
If you want the fan to blend with the room, you probably
want to choose one of the ceiling fans that will blend in
with your ceiling to avoid taking focus from your room.
If you want a great focal point for your room, you are going
to be excited when you go to the home improvement store and
see the wonderful selection of ceiling fans that are
available.
There are ceiling fans for every mood you want to create. They make ceiling fans that look like bamboo fans, shells and many, many other styles. The motor housing's are available in many different materials as well. They are available in brushed steel, white, brass, bronze, copper, wood grain and other finishes. The blades come in many different shapes, as well as materials such as a metal finish, faux wood, bamboo, fabrics and many paint colors.
If you live in location where you see three or four seasons
a reversible fan may be right for you. In the summer your
ceiling fans can be set to draw the warm air up away from
you while in the winter you can reverse the fan blade
direction to push the warm air that collects near the
ceiling down to where you are.
Did you know that you can save money on your electric bill
by using ceiling fans? It is an inexpensive way to save you
approximately 10-15% on your electric bill each year.
Ceiling fans range in price from around $100 to over $1000
depending upon the finish and style. Ceiling fans can be
usually installed in just a few hours using the easy to
follow instructions included with the fan or you can pay
someone to install it for you. So give it a try and install
ceiling fans all through your house!
About The Author: Mike Spencer has been
involved with interior decorating for several years, having
first got the bug when he designed and decorated his own
house. He now offers his own home design tips and helpful
advice. Find out more at his site
http://www.web-find-it.com/home/index.html Mike
Spencer
http://www.ceiling-fans-reviewed.com/
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