Energy Saving Benefits of Ceiling Fans

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Energy Saving Benefits of Ceiling Fans

• Ceiling fans can bring numerous energy saving
  benefits to the home. Most ceiling fans use only
  about as much power as a 100 watt light bulb.
  When used properly, ceiling fans can save you
  money in utility bills in both the winter and
  summer months.
• The following are some suggestions regarding how
  to reap maxium energy saving benefits from your
  ceiling fan

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• Benefits of Ceiling Fans in Winter Months.
• Remember Warm air is lighter than cool air. In
  any given room there are layers of air with
  varying degrees of temperature, the warmest air
  near the ceiling. In the winter months, you
  should run your ceiling fan in a clockwise
  direction. This pushes warm air up against the
  ceiling and then down the walls, genty
  recirculating warm air through the room without
  causing a chilling breeze. This technique has
  been proven to lower home or office heating costs
  by as much as 10 by offsetting the HVAC work
  load.

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• Benefits of Ceiling Fans in Summer Months.
• In the summer months, your ceiling fan offers the
  greatest energy saving benefits when run in a
  counter-clockwise direction. While a ceiling fan
  does not necessarily lower the temperature, it
  does make the room feel cooler by providing a
  circulatory breeze. If the outside temperature is
  not too high, you might be able to achieve a
  comfortable environment by turning off the HVAC
  altogether, by opening a few windows and allowing
  the ceiling fan to circulate warm air outdoors.
  Effective circulation can make you feel up to 8
  degrees cooler, and reduce air conditioning bills
  by up to 40.

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• Energy Star Ceiling Fans.
• For maximum energy saving benefits, you might
  consider an Energy Star ceiling fan. These fans
  circulate an average of 15 more air than other
  ceiling fans, without sacrificing style or
  attractiveness. Energy Star ceiling fans are 60
  more efficient than an 150 watt incandescent
  bulb. Residential Landscape Lighting Design
  offers several Energy Star ceiling fans.

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• Installation of Ceiling Fans for Optimal
  Efficiency.
• In order to reap the optimal energy saving
  benefits from your ceiling fans, it is important
  to install several fans throughout your home and
  office, placed in key locations. All of the most
  frequently used rooms should have a ceiling fans.
  For optimal performance, the blades of your
  ceiling fan should be between 7-9 feet above the
  floor, and 10-12 inches below the ceiling. If the
  blades of your fan are too close to the ceiling,
  you will not be able to make use of the winter
  time benefits, and may be 40 less efficient even
  in the summer time. Finally, the blades should be
  at least 18 inches from the nearest wall.

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• Other Energy Efficient Products.
• If you are looking to reduce the cost of your
  energy bills, we offer a wide range of other
  energy efficient products including energy-saving
  light bulbs and lighting fixtures. If you have
  any questions about these products, or would like
  the experienced professionals at Residential
  Landscape Lighting Design to assist you in
  developing an overall energy saving plan for your
  home, do not hesitate to contact. Our friendly
  staff is happy to discuss with you ways you can
  start saving money immediately with our highly
  efficient ceiling fans and other products.