Help Your Air Conditioner Work More Efficiently With Ceiling Fans

Ceiling Fans can be a great addition to your home’s HVAC system year round. While they will not actually cool the air, they help by distributing the cooler air near the ceiling down to your living space, making the room more comfortable. When your in a room with a cieling fan you can often lower the thermostat a few degrees and remain comfortable. As with any fan, the moving air also provides the effect of evaporative cooling against your skin. 

Because ceiling fans will not lower the overall temperature in the house, it’s a good idea to them off in rooms that are unoccupied.

Choosing a Ceiling Fan

Just like your air conditioner, ceiling fans are also energy rated. By choosing a more efficient Energy Star rated unit, the cost of operation will be lower.

For additional comfort and convenience many fans come with built in lighting, variable fan speed and wireless remote controls.

For your safety, a qualified electrician should install a ceiling fan to ensure it is properly mounted, wired and balanced.