Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans are not a modern concept, giving in to proof of their usage in Ancient Egypt. However, electricity has surely boosted their popularity, making them an attractive and functional part of any decor. Used before the 1950's as a primary cooling fixture, and it was more common than not to find a ceiling fan in every establishment and home. Air conditioning was the innovation which helped to 'fan' the failing appeal to ceiling fans, until an energy crisis in the 1970's made them more popular. A ceiling fan's energy efficiency qualities offer a large savings in comparison to air conditioning, and is a welcomed alternative to stave off high electricity costs. When used in conjunction with heating and cooling systems, ceiling fans can add to the units' effectiveness. Moving air is what ceiling fans do, and on hot summer days, the breeze created by a ceiling fan blowing downward into a room will help to quickly cool its occupants. By reversing the direction of the fan motor in winter, the ceiling fan can draw the cooler air from the floor, pushing the warmer air at the ceiling down to take its place. This is only valid on standard height ceilings. Very high ceilings need the procedure to be reversed, summer climate fan settings to pull cool air upward, and winter climate fan settings to push warm air downward.

Ceiling fan manufacturers have come out with a whole line of improvements and features to capture more marketing possibilities. The basic fans ceiling requirements are not standard; there are ceiling designs that don't allow the installation of regular fans. Ceiling fans flush mount to very low ceilings, and are called ceiling hugger fans that install close to the surface without letting the blades scrape when turning. Outdoor ceiling fans are as popular as indoor ceiling fans since people entertain more outside on decks, patios and porches. They can enjoy that aesthetic ambience as well as the cooling properties when cooking or visiting with guests. A specially decorated room following a specific motif or theme may require unique designer ceiling fans. Fiberglass, plastic, or wood are developed into various blade formats with an array of inlays and color combinations, to match a decorator's imagination.

The latest ceiling fan technology provides a buyer with some user friendly perks. Reversible, multi-speed motors were the only innovational improvement to the first ceiling fans, but with today's electronics, some models have become digitized with computerized wall controls or hand held remote transmitters. Light kits attach to ceiling fans, and have become necessary add-ons when existing light fixtures are replaced by ceiling fans. Many different kits give choices of regular or decorative light bulbs to accomplish the desired affect. Up-lights give an appealing twist to ceiling fan lighting, where the lights are installed at the top of the housing – guiding the light up towards the ceiling. This gives the room a subtle yet romantic effect. Ceiling fans can add flavor to home or business, while providing a comforting function.

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