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| What ceiling fan size is right
for my room? |
- To get maximum comfort and energy savings,
it is necessary to choose the correct size fan for a room.
Blade span is the key. A fan that is too small or too big
for your room may look awkward. A fan that is too small probably
will not move enough air and a fan that is too big might
overpower the room. We recommend the following:
- Large Rooms - For rooms up to 225 square feet (15' x
15') and larger, use a fan with a blade span of 50",
52", 54", or 56".
- Medium Room - In rooms up to 144 square feet (12' x 12')
we recommend fans with blade spans of 42" or 44".
- Small Rooms - Rooms up to 64 square feet (8' x 8') should
use a fan with a 32" blade span.
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For Rooms
64 sq. ft
144 sq. ft
225 sq. ft
400 sq. ft |
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Blade Span
32"
42"
44"
52" |
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| How do ceiling fans cool a
room? |
- A ceiling fan cools a room by creating a "wind chill
effect"; it does not lower the room temperature. "Wind
chill effect" makes you feel cooler by accelerating
the evaporation of perspiration on your skin. It is the feeling
you get when you open the window in a moving car. If you
have a ceiling fan in a room whose temperature is 80 degrees,
running the fan can create a "wind chill effect" that
makes you feel as if the temperature is 72 degrees. When
used in conjunction with an air conditioner, a ceiling fan
can lower energy costs, because you can set the thermostat
of your air conditioner at a higher temperature.
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| How do ceiling fans warm a
room? |
- A ceiling fan can help lower energy consumption in the
winter by up to 10%. The temperature of the air in a heated
room varies in layers; the air near the ceiling is warmer
than the air near the floor, because warm air rises. A ceiling
fan can help push the warmer air that is trapped near the
ceiling back down into the room, thus "de-stratifying" the
layers of warm air. As a result, the warm air is circulated
where it is needed, and the heating system does not overwork
to warm the room. To properly "de-stratify" a warmed
room, the ceiling fan should be run in a clockwise direction.
This pushes the air up against the ceilings and down the
walls, to gently re-circulate the warm air without creating
a cooling "wind chill effect."
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| In what direction should I
operate my ceiling fans during summer and winter? |
- In what direction should I operate my ceiling fans during
summer and winter?
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- Summer: Counter Clockwise
- Winter: Clockwise
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| How much can I expect to save
in heating/cooling costs using ceiling fans? |
- Ceiling fans can provide year-round energy efficiency and
cost savings.A ceiling fan can save up to 40% on summer cooling
costs, and up to 10% on winter heating costs. During winter,
it can move heat trapped near the ceiling back into the living
area, reducing heating costs by up to 10%. This is especially
valuable in rooms with high or vaulted ceilings. Savings
will vary depending on local climate conditions and energy
rates.
- Casablanca Ceiling fans provide year-round energy efficiency
and cost savings. In summer, a Casablanca fan can cut air
conditioning bills by as much as 40%. In winter, it can move
heat trapped near the ceiling back into the living area,
reducing heating costs by up to 10%. This is especially valuable
in rooms with high or vaulted ceilings.
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| Can my ceiling fan be adapted
to use a light kit? |
- Yes. Most of today's modern fans are. The light kit attaches
to the bottom of the fan's switch housing and requires only
a simple electrical connection. However, it really varies
from manufacturer and model. And not all light kits are interchangeable
with one another. Please consult with us in regards to your
specific fan needs, we'd be happy to help with your light
kit selection.
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| What length downrod should
I use with my ceiling fan? |
- A general formula for calculating downrod length is the
following:
ceiling height in feet minus 9' = downrod length. This formula
is based on the fan-to-floor distance of 8 feet plus 1 foot for
the dimension of the fan. So if your ceiling height is 12 feet,
you need a 3 foot downrod in order to properly position the fan
8 feet from the floor.
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| What is ceiling fan blade
pitch? |
- Blade pitch is the angle of the blades when compared to
the horizontal. Quality fans generally have a blade pitch
of 12-14 degrees. Lesser fans can have a blade pitch as low
as 8 or 10 degrees. The higher the pitch, the more pressure
the fan blade applies to the air in front of it as it turns
and the more air is forced downward. That's why some lesser
quality fans can look like they're spinning up a storm, but
when you stand under them, you can't feel anything. Again,
the best way to judge is to test the fan in actual use.
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| My ceiling is sloped (not
flat). Can I still install a ceiling fan? |
- Most manufacturers offer an optional "sloped ceiling" adapter
that will allow you to hang your fan at any angle up to 48
degrees.
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| Can I use a ceiling fan outside? |
- You can use a ceiling fan anywhere you have a ceiling.
Covered decks, porches and gazebos make great spots for a
fan. Underwriter's Laboratory lists fans for outdoor use
are two types of listings: "damp location" and "wet
location". Damp location is suitable for most outdoor
uses while wet location is intended for more severe situations.
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| My ceiling is a low level
ceiling. How can I still install a ceiling fan? |
- The DeGeorge Fan is the only one of its kind in the world.
Our fan is unique because of its safety factor which is absent
in all other ceiling fans. Great for confined or low-ceiling
areas. The fan features two motors: the first motor rotates
the six 45-degree pitched blades, and the second rotates
the bottom louvered grill. Allowing the grill to continually
rotate which creates a breeze throughout the entire room;
or by specifically directing the grill, you can aim the airflow
in one particular area. This can all be controlled from the
wall switch which also features an 8-hour timer for automatic
shutoff.
- The DeGeorge Fan comes completely wired and ready for installation
on wall or ceiling in a very few minutes. Above all its safety
is compared to none. The blades are concealed to prevent
injury!
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do you sell? |
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