Ceiling fans are a more affordable way to cool your space compared to air conditioning. Ceiling fans come in a wide variety of styles, sizes, and material that they can also ultimately be the best decorative feature that can tie a room together.
But with so many choices to choose from, how would you determine which one is best for your space? Here is a quick and easy guide to help you end up with the best ventilateur plafond for your needs.
Indoors vs. outdoors
The location of the ceiling fan will dictate what options you have in choosing.
If you are looking for an indoor ceiling fan, you have a wider range of designs, colors, and sizes to choose from. You can easily pick out a style that will go well with the interior design elements of your home.
If you are looking for an outdoor ceiling fan, you have to consider if the area will be damp or wet when faced with weather conditions like rain, ice, or snow. This will determine the type of material your ceiling fan should be made of. Obviously, you need a material that can withstand the elements and moisture.
Size
The size of your ceiling fan should complement the size of the room that it will be in. The bigger the room, the bigger the fan blades should be to ensure that they will be able to cool the room.
A 29″ fan size can cool down a small room like a walk-in closet or a laundry room. A 42″ fan size is enough for the home office or a single bedroom. A 56″ or more fan size is best for grand rooms up to 20×20 such as the living room.
Take note that the National Electric Code has a rule that ceiling fan blades should be more than 7 feet from the floor of the room.
Lighting
Do you want ceiling fans that come with lighting? Rooms with enough natural light or other light sources do not need additional lighting with their fan. Rooms that are quite dim can make use of ceiling fans with lighting.
When you have decided if you need a lighting feature, you also have to decide what kind of light you want – LED, halogen, or fluorescent?
Mounting
Different mounting and downrod options are available and you have to pick one depending on your ceiling height. The flush-mount or low-profile mount is best for ceilings 8 feet high. The extended downrod is recommended for ceilings that are higher than 10 feet.
Controlling your ceiling fans
Another option you should consider is how you get to control your fan. Today, there are four choices, a pull chain, switch in the wall, remote control, and a smart device. Sort out which one do you prefer.
Budget
Of course, you have to keep your budget in mind. You should not spend more than what you need. Be reasonable in coming up with a budget for your ceiling fans by considering the features that you want from them.
