If you are tired of the stale never moving air in your home, you should install a ceiling fan. You do not have to have a vaulted ceiling in order to enjoy the benefits of a ceiling fan. Even with lower ceilings, you can install flush mount ceiling fans.
Traditional ceiling fans hung on a down rod. This down rod is hollow and lowers the fan eight or more inches below the ceiling. The down rod holds the fan motor in place and serves as a conduit for the electrical wires. In addition to providing power for the fan these wires may also provide power for the attached lights.
Perhaps you have been inside older stores and have seen ceiling fans with down rods that lower the fan a full story inside the building. Flush mount ceiling fans attach directly to the ceiling. The motor is attached to the ceiling without the use of a down rod. Some ceiling fans give the installer the option of either a flush mount or a down rod mount. You should be aware that these dual mount fans will hang lower than a simple flush mount fan.
Ceiling fans can help you to use less power year round.
In the summer, with the fan set to push the air down, the breeze can allow you to set the thermostat higher and save on your cooling bill.
In the winter, reverse the fan and leave it on low. The heat that collects near the ceiling is pushed toward the floor for even heating of the entire room.
During the fall or spring, you may be able to turn off all other heating or cooling, open the windows and enjoy the breeze of the fan.
If your ceiling is particularly low, you may just want to install the ceiling fan. If the ceiling height will allow you to do so, you may want to consider adding a light kit to the fan. An electrician can install the fan so that wall switches can be used to independently operate the fan and lights.
Most do-it-yourselfers with any electrical experience will be able to install a ceiling fan. Just remember that you should not use an electrical junction box that is only designed for a regular light. You will need a box the attaches to both of the rafters to support the extra weight of the ceiling fan to prevent possible injury from a falling fan.
To correct excessive vibration, consult your owner’s manual.
The flush mount ceiling fan keeps your home comfortable.
