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Electrical / June 22, 2023
If you’re worried about higher utility bills in the summer from running your air conditioner, consider installing ceiling fans in your home for many benefits. Kelowna electricians with Handyman Connection are ready to change your ceiling lights out for fans that help keep you cooler and reduce your reliance on your AC. Here are four reasons to install ceiling fans.
There’s nothing better than a cool breeze coming off the water on a hot day. Ceiling fans almost replicate that feeling inside your home, which helps keep you cooler without running the air conditioner 24/7. You can still go outside in the evening to catch the breeze and watch the sunset, but during the day when the sun is on full force, you can enjoy the breeze right in your own living room. As a bonus, in the winter, run your fans clockwise to evenly distribute the heat throughout the room to keep you more comfortable without relying on your heater.
Ceiling fans come with multiple lightbulbs that increase the lighting in your home. Modern fans are very versatile and technical. Smart fans can be operated by remote control and often have timers to give you more control over the features of the fan. Ceiling fans are typically quieter than air conditioners, making your home more comfortable all year long.
Ceiling fans use less energy than air conditioners. The fan works by creating a wind-chill effect on your skin, much like the wind in the winter does by cooling the air even farther than the temperatures do. You should only run the ceiling fan when you’re in the room. You should be able to turn the thermostat up a little when running the ceiling fan, which is another way to lower your utility bills.
Your HVAC system has one of the biggest carbon footprints of all the systems in your home. When you install ceiling fans, you reduce your carbon footprint, especially by choosing fans that are certified for greener homes. Install ceiling fans in rooms that are at least 8 feet high. Ceiling fans work most effectively when the blades are at least 7 feet from the floor and are at least 10 inches from the ceiling.
In the summer, run the fan blades counterclockwise, which pushes air down to create the best airflow. Make sure to find the right-sized fan for the room. Measure the square footage of the room. For rooms under 225 square feet, you’ll want a fan with a 44-inch diameter. As the room gets larger, you will want a larger fan. Make sure the fan is easy to turn off when you leave the room. A wall mount switch and remote control are often easier to use than the string that comes down off the fan. Your Kelowna electrician can help you determine the best placement.
Installing a ceiling fan includes dealing with electrical wiring while standing on a ladder holding a large fan. For the inexperienced, this can be risky and lead to a potential fall. When a ceiling fan is improperly wired, it can be hazardous and lead to a fire or the fan itself could fall from the ceiling at an inopportune moment and hurt someone in the family. When you think about all the things that could go wrong during installation and the results of that, it can be more cost-efficient to hire an electrician to make sure the job is done correctly the first time. Handyman Connection offers electrical repair and maintenance services in Kelowna. Contact us to make an appointment for ceiling fan installation.
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