A ceiling fan in your home not only helps to keep the air circulating, but it provides an upgraded appearance aside from a standard light fixture. With multiple designs to choose from, it can sometimes be difficult to find just the right fan for your needs and style preference. Here are just a few tips to keep in mind when you begin looking for ceiling fans in Chicago so that you’re not bumping your head.
Clearance
Since a ceiling fan hangs down lower than a standard fixture, you’re going to want to take some measurements so that you have enough space to walk underneath the fan without hitting the blades. You can use a long rod if the ceiling is high so that you can feel the effects of the fan. However, if the ceiling is a bit shorter than average, then consider getting a fan that has a shorter extension so that it doesn’t hang down as low.
Comparing the Room
When you look at ceiling fans in Chicago stores, pay attention to the size of the blades. Some span out about 25 inches while larger fans can span out as far as 80 inches. You want to get a fan that has blades that are suitable for the size of the room instead of blades that are too large. Rooms that have higher ceilings would likely benefit from larger spans because of the amount of space that they are cooling.
The Right Placemen
Although
a fan can keep a room cooler because of the breeze that it creates,
it’s not going to make it colder in the room like your air
conditioning system would. Place the fan in an area of your home
where you want to keep the air flowing so that the rest of your home
does stay cooler.
Contact Fox Lighting Galleries for more
information about how to choose just the right fan for your home.
