The Advantage of an Ordinary Ceiling Fan
You may have installed that ceiling fan in the den because it complemented your décor. Or, perhaps, you placed one in the kitchen to circulate the cooking odors. You figured that the ceiling fan would save you money on air conditioning. All of these are great reasons to purchase a ceiling fan. In addition, there are many hidden features and important additional reasons to purchase this classic household item.
Ceiling fans don't require much more energy than that needed to power a 100-watt bulb. And yet, their multi-seasonal usefulness means that your ceiling fan will deliver benefits all year round. During the cold winter months, a well-placed fan, rotating clockwise, draws the warmth generated by heaters, up to the ceiling and back down along the walls of the room. This function distributes the heat evenly, thus eliminating unpleasant 'cold spots' that result from ordinary radiators or central heating.
Feel the Effect Throughout the Year
When summer blooms, your air conditioning or fan cooling system will be more efficient and less taxed if accompanied by a ceiling fan. Running counter-clockwise, your fan will circulate the cool air equally throughout the area. This cools the room off more effectively, enabling you to use your cooling system on a lower setting, and to save on electricity. Research shows a noticeable reduction of up to 8 Fahrenheit when a fan is used in conjunction with the air conditioning. You'll feel that difference in your comfort and your pocket book right away.
Finally, even during times when the fan doesn't need to work in tandem with the heating or cooling, a ceiling fan will prove highly useful. During the placid days of autumn and spring and the interment pleasant weather in the winter and summer, you can take advantage of the mild climate by opening your windows and turning on a fan. This fan will create a pleasant breeze, a naturally comfortable atmosphere and a serene environment. No season will pass without the benefit of a ceiling fan.
Get the Most Out of Your Fan
To optimize your fan, there are several factors to take into account. You must carefully consider the placement of your fan. The key spots for fans are in the most frequently used rooms and the ones where air circulation is the most vital. The kitchen, any places where dust or dampness accumulates, and any room where someone smokes, are precisely the areas that need even-air distribution. In addition, make sure that when you run the fan, you ensure that the blades aren't too close together, lest they perform less than optimally.
In addition to their usefulness, the natural style of a ceiling fan makes them must-haves to the keen decorator. You can choose between classic wooden fan blades or exotic palm leaves. You can pick a sleek metal finish for your bedroom or a cute plane design for a child's room. Each fan creates added styles and compliments the décor already established in a given room.
By improving both the aesthetics and the atmosphere of the room, a ceiling fan will render itself vital in your cost saving and home decorating schemes. The beauty and functionality of a ceiling fan, with or without an attached lamp, will remain a staple in your home for years to come.



Freelance writer and home improvement expert, Leah Perry is newly married. She writes about the different techniques of home design and decorating as she applies them in her own house. For more great ways to organize your home, check out OnTrackLighting.com.