CEILING FAN: INTRODUCTION
Have you ever thought about installing a ceiling fan with light to replace the chandeliers? In this article, we will discuss the benefits of installing a ceiling fan with a light in summer as well as in winter.
In summer you know, the number one enemy is undoubtedly the summer heat, the unbearable mugginess that envelops you makes summer days unbearable.
For all those who do not like air conditioning, a ceiling fan can be a great ally and a viable alternative to the classic chandelier.
In fact, these particular luminaires simultaneously perform two specific tasks: ventilate and illuminate. Unlike chandeliers that perform a mere lighting function, fans can casually both brighten a room and cool it down.
But not only that, the reversal of their rotational motion also enables optimization of energy consumption in winter.
This happens because the basic rules of thermodynamics are exploited. In fact, hot air always tends to move upward; by reversing the rotational motion of the blades, a reverse thrust of the heated air is made possible, causing it to move back toward the floor.
With this method there is a new redistribution of heat in the lower parts of the room, making the radiators engaged in heating more efficient. Here is the diagram summarizing its operation:
WHERE TO PLACE THEM
The three environments in which we find greatest benefits and thus advantages are:
- Bedroom;
- Living room;
- Kitchen.
BEDROOM
A ceiling fan placed in the bedroom is undoubtedly the best ally we can have during the summer. The pleasant displacement of air it provides during the night hours will help us fight the summer mugginess without any particular physical repercussions.
In addition, most of the models, which are equipped with radio wave remote control, allow you to time the shutdown so that the appliance can be turned off when no longer needed.
If installed in the room it is essential to investigate also the “noise” aspect. A fan with a noisy motor in fact fits poorly in a context where it is imperative to have stillness and silence.
Fortunately, this has also been provided for. In fact, generally any well-designed fan has as a peculiarity the absence of noise during operation.
But that’s not all, some models also have a special “sleep” function that guarantees maximum comfort during the sleep phase. In fact, a noise-optimized ceiling fan with light should not emit any background noise.
LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN
In the living room and kitchen, however, it is important to also consider the lighting aspect. In these two rooms, it is necessary to evaluate the light output in relation to the size of the room in order to get the right amount of light.
The presence of barriers are also elements to be considered during the evaluation.
It seems obvious, but we often tend to underestimate the size of the object in connection with the size of the room where it will be placed. In a 25-square-meter room, a ceiling fan with a diameter of 50cm will be lost in the room, making the furniture component fade away altogether.
It is essential, in fact, that the fan has measures proportionate to the area, only in this way will it be possible to exploit it completely both at a functional and aesthetic level.
Finally, in the presence of a very spacious room, it is a good idea to provide a double installation, with two fans, perhaps synchronized with the same remote control.
ADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES IN HOT WEATHER
The human body reacts to normal daily climatic changes by keeping skin temperature in balance through the contraction or dilation of blood vessels.
Instead, when heat rises beyond normal standards, other mechanisms are set in motion that accelerate heat exchange between the individual and the environment.
The best solution to promote such mechanisms is to create air movement around the body.
In fact, when subjected to ventilation, our epidermis allows us to naturally dissipate excess heat.
In fact, who has never tried to turn over in bed on summer nights without being able to sleep because of the heat and the high temperature? Nights after which we are slowed down, irritable and fatigued throughout the next day?
The remedy is simple: a ceiling fan can produce a very pleasant, refreshing breeze that facilitates a restful sleep.
In addition, a ceiling fan can also improve the effectiveness of air conditioners!
Combined with a ceiling fan, air conditioning systems can operate at lower speeds, reducing energy consumption.
In fact, air conditioning, in the absence of good circulation, can turn into a real double-edged sword causing a number of ailments.
ADVANTAGES WITH COLD WEATHER
Finally, let’s look at how a ceiling fan improves efficiency and reduces heating expenses.
The types of rooms with high ceilings are very numerous, vintage lofts and apartments, industrial warehouses, gyms, churches, theaters, hangars, warehouses, libraries, etc.
When these rooms are heated, warm air rises quickly upward stratifying and creating a significant temperature difference between the floor and ceiling.
Heat also tends to dissipate outward by escaping through windows, insulation gaps and window frames.
The heating thermostat, detecting a constant deficiency in the necessary temperature at human height, subjects the system to overwork with consequent waste of energy and money.
Wherever a temperature difference between the floor and ceiling in excess of 3° C is revealed, the only solution is to install a ceiling fan to keep the temperature uniform even at eye level.
The economic savings in terms of consumption are so obvious that the cost of a ceiling fan system, will pay for itself during the first few years of operation.
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