Ceiling fans are very decorative and complete the look of a room. There are an incredible amount of fans to choose from in various styles. All home improvement and lighting stores carry them. They can also provide installation or an installation guide so you can install it yourself.

Even though ceiling fans finish the look in your room, they are also very functional. You can save about 30% on your cooling costs and 10% on your heating costs if you also adjust your home’s temperature two degrees (this applies to fans without a lighting fixture attached). A 100-watt light bulb uses about as much energy as a ceiling fan.

You should choose the largest fan you can for your room. This will allow the fan to move more air at a lower speed, which in turn reduces noise, and your fan’s life span will be extended because it doesn’t work as hard.

Choose a fan with a light kit to provide light as well as air movement. If you choose one without the light kit, you can always add one later, as the fans are adaptable in case you want to add the light kit.

The cooling effect is maximized by the right type of mounting. Use shorter down rods or flush mount for low ceilings, and longer down rods to bring the air down into the room if you have higher ceilings.

The motor must withstand heat and temperature changes if you are using it outside. Make sure the blades are made of material that won’t warp with humidity.

The blade pitch (from 8 degrees to 15 degrees), not the number of blades, is what affects the fan’s efficiency and the air flow produced. The fan circulates more air at slow speeds if the blade pitch is higher. The ENERGY STAR® logo designates fan that use less energy, lower your heating and cooling costs, and conserve energy in the environment.

A Quick-Connect system in which the motor housing comes pre-assembled and the blades slide in simplifies your fan installation. You can install the fan in minutes with this feature.

If you like convenience, purchase a ceiling fan with a remote control. You can get a remote control that features automatic turn on and turn off, and adjustment of the fan speed based on the temperature of the room.

A ceiling fan is not only decorative, but provides energy savings and comfort whether it is in the kitchen, family room, bedroom, or out on the porch. It is a sensible investment.