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The Choice Is Yours
Before you begin the ceiling fan shopping process, familiarize yourself with the features available. Style and design of the fan you select should be based on decor, room size, and ceiling height. Online shopping allows you to scope out the market and not settle for the best that a couple of stores have to offer.
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Visual Concepts
Ceiling fan design might be your first concern. Color and finish can often be determined by furniture styles, wood tones, and carpet and drapery colors. But did you know that ceiling fan design is not that humdrum? There are exciting textures and fan blades that are painted or natural wood, solid wood, cross-laminated plywood, glass, and acrylic. Finishes include appliance white, black, cherry, oak, rosewood, walnut, and high-luster colors. Ceiling fan blades come in different sizes and are measured by full sweep of 30 to 60 inches. The angle or pitch of the ceiling fan blades determines the efficiency of air circulation. And if the blades are reversible, your ceiling saves on utility bills year-round.
Power Up!
Ceiling fan reliability should be a primary concern. Just as you might research repair records before purchasing an automobile, you can search for ceiling fan brands and models that are maintenance- and worry-free. Check on the availability of parts and replacement blades. Although blades are rugged, you might want to change blade styles for a new designer look.
Reliability and motor power can be synonymous. Some motors are measured in watts to indicate power. Motor quality determines how quickly air will circulate, as does motor speed in relationship with blade design. Quality of fan motors also determines whether operation is quiet, and in conjunction with the length and pitch of fan blades, determines the amount of air that is circulated. Of course, ceiling fan costs rise with the demand for quality. Some fans can even be operated by remote control.
