When the temperature is on the rise, it is hard to remain comfortable inside your home without running up a huge electricity bill. Fortunately, there is an affordable solution other than investing in a new air conditioner or central air system.
Installing a ceiling fan in each living space will ensure that your family members feel cooler while saving energy. And if you are still using a ceiling from years ago and have not upgraded your ceiling fans then you are missing out on saving even more money. Many of today’s newer models are more efficient than ever and they are better styles to suit your décor as well.
Using a ceiling fan as opposed to an air conditioner, can save you as much as 40 percent on your bill. Ceiling fans create a breeze that makes the temperature feel seven or eight degrees cooler than it actually is.
A ceiling fan cools the room by creating a ‘wind chill effect.’ It does not decrease the room temperature. This wind chill effect makes you feel cooler by accelerating the evaporation of perspiration on your skin. It’s a similar feeling to when you open the window in a moving car. Also when a ceiling fan is used in conjunction with an air conditioner, it can lower energy costs because you can now set the thermostat of your air conditioner at a higher temperature and run it for a shorter period of time.
In larger homes, people are installing ceiling fans in laundry rooms and closets. While that may seem strange and it may seem like unusual locations, having air circulation in those environments helps prevent staleness and dampness. Master bathrooms are also a perfect place to install smaller ceiling fans, hair dryers and steam showers can make a bathroom hot and sticky. A small-span fan can quickly and efficiently add comfort.
