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5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Ceiling Fan

• Airflow is measured in CFM, or Cubic Feet of Airflow per Minute

• The average ceiling fan moves approximately 5513 CFM

• Aside from Quality, CFM is by far the most important piece of information to compare between ceiling fans

• Bottom line: the more CFM, the cooler your fan will make you feel

• Recommendation: for an average room, we recommend a ceiling fan with at least 6,000 CFM. Larger rooms will need more, and smaller rooms can get away with a bit less

1. Airflow/CFM

• There is a significant drop off in airflow just outside of 2 feet from the tip of the fan blades

• This is a real surprise to many consumers who install a fan in the center of a room when their seating area is 4 or 5 feet away

• Ultimately, the right size fan for a room is not determined by the size of the room alone. You must also consider the layout of the room, where the fan will be positioned in relation to the area where the airflow is most needed as well as how high the ceiling is

• Some people might say..."Just put a hugger fan in so it doesn't hang down so low". Our response to that is that most hugger fans don't move much air, and really don't save but 2 or 3 inches in head room

• Recommendation: choose the largest fan that will fit into your space without overwhelming it visually

2. Size Matters

• Efficiency is defined by the EPA as the amount of airflow a fan produces (CFM) divided by the amount of electricity (Watts) it uses on high speed without any lights on

• Efficiency is less important than Airflow because more CFMs allow you to raise your thermostat higher...which is where you will save the most energy

• Efficiency becomes more important if you expect to operate several ceiling fans at the same time

• Recommendation: The Emerson Carrera Grande Eco (pictured above) is the most efficient ceiling fan on the market. Find it here

3. Efficiency

Emerson Carrera Grande Eco: The Most Efficient Ceiling Fan on the Market

• There is no substitute for quality. Period.

• A quality ceiling fan increases the beauty of any home or apartment while making a significant energy savings contribution

• A high quality fan is almost silent, and never wobbles

• A high quality fan is more energy efficient, and saves you money over the long haul

• A higher quality fan has a better motor, which means it will move more air (which after all, is the main reason to get a fan )

4. Quality

• Style is more than just how a fan ‘looks.’ Style is also, and perhaps more importantly, how it functions

• Your ceiling fan style should match your décor for the particular room you’ll be installing it in

• Style also includes the design and look of the blades. Make the right choice

• If you’re looking for an outdoor fan, make sure it’s either damp rated or wet rated

5. Style

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