Guide Note

A ceiling fan is a large fan that hangs the ceiling and spins to move the air in the room. These fans often are combined with some light fixture as the placement on the ceiling blocks a light fixture from being placed there.

Fast Facts

1. Common uses: Creating an air current within the home
2. Price range: $50-$3,000
3. Makes a room feel cooler

Purchasing a ceiling fan can significantly cut down on the cost of cooling or heating a home. There are plenty of colors, styles and sizes to choose from. Many fans feature remote control, light fixtures and reverse switches, which allow the fan to spin in the opposite direction. Choose the desired features and then based on the room measurements select a size.

1. For rooms smaller than 50 square feet, select a fan 30 inches wide.
2. For rooms larger than 50 square feet but less than 100 square feet choose a 36 inches wide fan.
3. For rooms 100 square feet to 200 square feet get a 42 inches wide fan.
4. Rooms ranging from 200 to 400 square feet a 52 inch fan is needed.
5. Rooms 400 square feet and up select a 54 inch fan.

• Emerson
• Hunter
• Westinghouse
• Litex