When buying a ceiling fan, many think of hot summer days and a cheap alternative to air conditioning. Who knows how, the ceiling fan can be used sensibly all year round.
Chapter in this post:
- 1 1. The ceiling fan on hot days
- 2 2. The ceiling fan on cold days.
- 3 3. Which direction of rotation should the ceiling fan offer?
- 4 4. The ceiling fan should match the room size.
- 5 5. What is the air exchange rate?
- 6 6. Where is a ceiling fan installed?
- 7 7. How big should the ceiling fan be?
- 8 8. How loud is a ceiling fan?
- 9 9. How many blades should the ceiling fan have?
- 10 10. Does the fan have a remote control?
- 11 The advantages of a ceiling fan:
- 12 The cons of a ceiling fan:
- 13 What should a ceiling fan offer?
- 14 Conclusion
1. The ceiling fan on hot days
An air conditioner can cool a room in a very short time, but it has some disadvantages. The change from the air-conditioned room to the heat triggers circulatory problems in many people. Coming sweaty into an air-conditioned room can trigger severe colds. A ceiling fan has fewer follow-up costs and fewer risks and still cools the room. It distributes the air evenly without creating a strong air flow. In winter, the ceiling fan ensures that the heated air is distributed evenly throughout the room.
2. The ceiling fan on cold days.
In the cold season, the ceiling fan simply runs backwards, preventing warm air from collecting under the ceiling. Due to the air circulation, the heat is distributed in the room, which can save a good part of the heating costs. For that reason, the The direction of rotation of the fan can be adjusted.
3. Which direction of rotation should the ceiling fan offer?
It is perfect if it can walk forwards and backwards. The forward run is for the summer because it pushes the air from the Fan downward. Reverse is for winter and draws air from below towards the fan.
4. The ceiling fan should match the room size.
The fan can only work optimally if it fits the room size. It is important to know how many cubic meters the room has. Many manufacturers only work with the specification of the square meters of a room. The cubic meters are calculated using the formula: length x height x width. With this result, the air exchange rate can be determined.
5. What is the air exchange rate?
The air change rate indicates how often the air in the room is changed using the fan. For a living room, it is 1 to 1,5 times per hour. In the case of a fan, one actually speaks of air circulation rather than air exchange.
6. Where is a ceiling fan installed?
As a rule, the ceiling fan is placed in the middle of the room. Depending on the shape and size of the room, it may be better to use two or more ceiling fans.
7. How big should the ceiling fan be?
The size depends on the room size. A room of up to 20 square meters is about 4×5 m. It is more of a small room, like a cloakroom, a small kitchen or a small bedroom. The diameter of the ceiling fan should be 76 - 122 cm.
A room of 20-30 square meters is approximately 5×5 m. It is a medium-sized room, such as a medium-sized bedroom, a kitchen, a larger living room, a kitchen or a covered terrace. The diameter of the ceiling fan should be 122-132 cm.
A room of 30-40 square meters is approximately 5×7 m. It is a large space, like a large room or commercial space. The diameter of the ceiling fan should be at least 132 cm.
8. How loud is a ceiling fan?
The volume or the resonance noises depend on how well the assembly was carried out.
9. How many blades should the ceiling fan have?
There are models with 3, 4 or 5 blades. The 5-wing aircraft are the most popular models. Their advantage is that they can circulate a lot of air. Their disadvantage is that they have the highest noise level. In addition to the number of wings, it is also important what material they are made of and what angle of attack they have to the horizontal axis. I also have a contribution about the number of blades on a ceiling fan, which might interest you.
10. Does the fan have a remote control?
Some devices are controlled by a pull switch that has a cord (as in the photo below) that you pull. Of course, the models that can be controlled with a remote control are more convenient. So you can control the speed, the running direction and the like directly from the sofa, bed or armchair without having to get up.
The advantages of a ceiling fan:
- lower heating costs in winter
- low operating costs
- long-term guarantees on the engine
- Easy to mount
- hardly any maintenance required
- extremely flexible
- visual enhancement of the room
- environmentally friendly method of room air conditioning
- integrated lighting possible
The disadvantages of a ceiling fan:
- constant presence in the room
- cannot be mounted on all ceilings
- Minimum room height required
- expensive
What should a ceiling fan offer?
- a forward and reverse run
- an air exchange rate of 1 – 1,5
- the right diameter
- multiple speed levels
Conclusion
If the requirements, such as sufficient room height and a suitable ceiling, are right, a ceiling fan is a great way to positively influence the room temperature in both summer and winter. In my opinion, the many advantages outweigh the few disadvantages.
