Ceiling Fans

Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans play a key role in the comfort of your home. They keep your air circulated, help to cool overheated spaces and provide a nice breeze for your favorite outdoor areas.

They can also help you keep down the cost of your electricity bill or help you sleep at night. If the fan is a ceiling fan with a light — as the majority of fans sold today are — these fans can be a central focus of the room and act as the main source of lighting.

If you think a ceiling fan could be the perfect addition for your space or home, there are many options to choose from. It will depend on the space itself and your specific style — for example, are you looking for something very traditional or unique modern ceiling fans? If so, there are plenty of options available.

This guide will help ensure you get the best ceiling fan for your space.

Before You Buy

Before your purchase your next ceiling fan, you can make the process a little easier by ensuring you know the answers to these questions before you begin your browsing.

• Will the ceiling fan be indoors or outdoors?

All ceiling fans can be used inside your house, but not all are good for the great outdoors. If you plan to use your fan outside, you’ll need to limit your browsing to ones that are marked outdoor.

Even if the ceiling fan is made to be an outdoor ceiling fan, it may not be right for you. For example, if you plan to use your fan in an area that will be directly exposed to water, you will need a wet-listed ceiling fan. If your ceiling fan will be covered, but still located outdoors where it could be exposed to humidity, you’ll need a damp-listed ceiling fan.

• What size ceiling fan do you need?

The size of the ceiling fan you will need is based on the square space of the room itself. You want to be sure that the size of the room is well served by the size of the ceiling fan. The good news is there are fans that will fit every size room. And even the smallest of rooms can benefit from a ceiling fan.

• How tall are your ceilings?

Whether you have low, standard or high ceilings, this will determine what kind of fan you ultimately purchase. If you have high ceilings, for example, you can install a down rod ceiling fan. If you have low ceilings, you will probably need to consider purchasing a hugging ceiling fan. Keep in mind that ceiling fans with metal blades need to be at least 10 feet above the floor.

• What features should your ceiling fan have?

Do you want ceiling fans with lights? Do you want a fan with a pull-down control? Or are remote activated ceiling fans more your style?

Ceiling Fan Styles

Not only do ceiling fans come in every size and height, but they are also available in a wide range of styles to fit the interior design of every home. When it comes to picking the right ceiling fan style, the key considerations, include:

• Placement. Where are you planning to put the ceiling fan? Are you looking for a bedroom ceiling light with a fan or do you want a ceiling fan in a kitchen? Depending on where it is going, you can figure out the size and style that is right. For example, if it’s a great room or a large open area, you will probably need to look at the largest ceiling fan options out there.

• Materials. The material of your ceiling fan may be determined by where you place it, meaning indoors or outdoors, but other than that, the options are endless. There are metal ceiling fans, solid wood, plywood, steel, aluminum, MDF or plastic fans. You can even choose a crystal ceiling fan should that be your aesthetic. 
• Design and Color. And then there is design and color. Have you thought about this? If you want to truly circulate the air, think about what ceiling fan is right for the specific room. Would modern ceiling fans with lights be best? If you are looking for ceiling bathroom fans and want to a luxurious feel, perhaps a white ceiling fan would be your best option.
• Cost of Ceiling Fans. One of the biggest factors in purchasing a ceiling fan is the cost. A lot of the cost will be determined by the size and material used. The range is wide and can run you anywhere from $200 to $2,000. High quality ceiling fans will be more expensive, obviously.. In addition to the cost of the ceiling fan itself, you need to also think about the cost of installing ceiling fans, if you don’t plan on handling that yourself. Ceiling fan installation costs $246 on average and usually runs between $144 and $352. If the spot for your fan is hard to access the cost could run as high as $600.

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