Ceiling fans can cool down a room significantly.
A ceiling fan can be a great investment for your home as it can serve as a very effective supplemental cooling system. Instead of turning on your whole-house air conditioning system when the weather starts to get too warm for comfort, you can turn on your ceiling fans to cool down designated areas of your home. However, not all rooms should feature the same size ceiling fans. The sizes of the blades determine the fan's cooling power, and the right size should be picked based on the dimensions of your room.
Instructions
1. Measure in inches the width and height of the room you plan to put the ceiling fan in.
2. Multiply the width by the height that you measured to get the room's square footage.
3. Choose the size of your ceiling fan based on the room's square footage. The product descriptions for ceiling fans will include the approximate square footage that they can cool. Generally, a 75-square-foot room will need a ceiling fan with at least a 36-inch blade. Up to 144 square feet will need a 36-inch to a 42-inch blade, and up to 225 square feet will require approximately a 44-inch blade. If your room is larger than that, fans with 50-inch to 54-inch blades are available.
4. Look for the type of mount that's right for the size of your room. For most rooms, a standard ceiling fan mount will be sufficient. However, if your ceilings are over 8 feet high, then you should pick a ceiling fan that includes an extended mount to ensure that the fan can adequately cool down your room.
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