Ceiling fans are thought of as a good companion to air conditioners and nothing more. But the truth is; having a ceiling fan installed in your home is more beneficial than you realize. With the vast variety in unique styles, you can find the perfect ceiling fan to accent any room, that provides charm and functioning capability; all year round.
Ceiling Fans Spin Direction During Summer Time
In the warm months, make sure your ceiling fan is rotating counter clockwise. Leading edges of the fan blade should be pointing up to push air down. If you are looking to install ceiling fans, shop around for energy efficient fans for added benefits on the energy bill. Outdoor ceiling fans are also good for the porch, but make sure they have a UL rating for damp or wet locations.
– Using a ceiling fan in the warm months can save up to 40% on air conditioning running costs.
– Ceiling fans not only provide coolness. But they help eliminate the stuffy air, and keeps the sweaty neck at bay.
– As mentioned before, using a ceiling fan can greatly reduce air conditioning costs, as it helps keep the home cooler.
– Should your a/c unit have a breakdown, ceiling fans can help ease the suffering during those hot months.
– When a strong breeze is present, flies tend to avoid the area.
Running Ceiling Fans in Reverse; Winter Mode
For the cooler months of the year, your fan should be rotating clockwise. This will circulate the warm air back down. Leading edges of the fan blade should be pointing down to push the warm back down.
– Ceiling fans Lower energy bill costs by approximately 15%.
– They reduce the need for space heaters and cluttered blankets.
How to Clean a Ceiling Fan
With the added benefits of a ceiling fan, it is essential to keep it clean. Since the fans are circulating air flow, it is good to keep them free of dust. When dust settles in, the dust mites come, which contributes to allergies and sinus infections.
– For safety, tape down the switch fan off.
– If you have furniture just below your fan, placing old sheets on them for easy clean up is a good idea. A good area to include is twice as wide as the blades.
– If your blades have a bit of dust build up, wipe away the bulk with a feather duster, or dry cloth.
– In a spray bottle, fill with clean water and add 2 TBS of distilled white vinegar. Spray the mixture onto a clean cloth. Wearing a hat or a handkerchief to protect your hair might be in order.
– Wipe the now dampen cloth down each blade.
– After each blade has been treated, use a cotton dry cloth to polish and dry the blades.
Clean your fans a minimum at the beginning of every season.
