Selecting an correct ceiling fan size is essential to provide comfort to individual that live in or visit the room that contains the ceiling fan. The size of the ceiling fan will directy impact how much air the fan can moves. Should a ceiling fan be too small for the room that is to be illuminated, the ceiling fan will spin rapidly to distribute the air yet will not be able to provide the necessary amount of air to provide comfort to the individuals in the room.
Should a ceiling fan be too large for the given room, the ceiling fan will move too much air for the individuals in the room, making the area feel as if it is passing through a wind tunnel. In each of these situation, the size of the fan must be selected according to the dimensions of the room in which it will be install. One of the easiest ways to determine the proper size of ceiling fan for a dwelling is to refer to the sizing chart that is include with many models of ceiling fans.
How to Choose the Right Ceiling Fan Size
The sizing chart indicate the size of the ceiling fan blade according to the square footage of the rooms in the dwelling. In addition to indicating the size of the blades that is required for a given area, the sizing chart can also indicate the amount of airflow that ceiling fans of certain size provide along with the wattage of those ceiling fans. For instance, a room of around 200 square feet will require a ceiling fan of approximately 52 inches in diameter; the sizing chart will indicate if this size of ceiling fan will provide the proper amount of air to that area.
The blade span of the ceiling fan is the distance from one end of the blades to the other end of the blades. The span of the blades must be large enough to move the air in the entire room, rather than in only part of it. A small ceiling fan may be used in a small bedroom or small office in the home, but a large bedroom will require a ceiling fan with a larger span of blades so that the air can be moved throughout a larger area.
Thus, the blade span of the ceiling fan will impact the amount of air that is moved in the room. The height of the ceilings in the room also must be consider when purchasing a ceiling fan. Blades of ceiling fans should be positioned between seven and nine feet from the floor.
Ceiling fans should, therefore, be purchased with blade span that are appropriate according to the height of the ceilings in the room; low ceilings will require ceiling fans that mount close to the ceiling, while high ceilings will require ceiling fans with downrods of appropriate lengths so that the blades of the fans is positioned at an appropriate height. Not all rooms in the home will require the same type of ceiling fan. Bedrooms may require ceiling fans that is quieter in operation than other types of ceiling fans.
Rooms that may be used for cooking or bathing may require ceiling fans that have more airflow than other ceiling fans. Outdoor areas may require ceiling fans that is made with rust resistant materials. Each of these factors can be represented in the sizing chart for the ceiling fans; these charts allow for individuals to purchase the appropriate type of ceiling fan for each type of room without having to continually and extensive experiment with the available models for those rooms.
In order to provide even distribution of air and even illumination of the area in which the ceiling fan is installed, the fan should be properly installed in the ceiling. Proper installation will ensure that the fan is mounted to an electrical box that can support the weight of the fan, that the blades are clear of the walls of the room, and that the direction of the blades can be adjust to provide comfort in the winter or summer season. During the summer, the fans should be adjusted to direct the air towards the floor, while during the winter the fans should be adjusted to direct the air towards the ceiling to circulate the warm air from the ceiling throughout the room.
Energy efficiency is one of the considerations when purchasing a ceiling fan. Fans that contain newer motors will use less energy than older models, even if they provide the same amount of airflow. Time scheduling controls, such as timers or smart controllers, can also increase the energy efficiency of the ceiling fans.
Ceiling fans that are of the appropriate size for the area of use will not have to run at full speed to distribute the air required, thus saving energy. Finally, the even distribution of air and quiet operation of the fan are also benefit of purchasing an even-sized ceiling fan; if the fans are of the correct size for the area, the air will move even throughout the area, and the motor will not produce significant noise when the fans are operating.