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Qualities to Look For in A Ceiling Fan
Mon 28 Jan 2008 - 13:22
Qualities to Look For in A Ceiling Fan
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ray_L._Walberg]Ray L. Walberg
Here is some valuable information about putting up ceiling fans. Many people have installed ceiling fans before. No matter how many times you have installed one, there is always another trick that can be added to your home improvement book. Here are a few tips that can make installing a ceiling fan a little bit simpler.
First of all, when you go out shopping for the ceiling fan, know that there are any different types to choose from. While there is the price to take into account and style there are some other things that you should pay attention.
If you are trying to save too much and go for the cheapest fan around, know that the cheaper the fan, the nosier it may be. This is because the cheap fan have an outer covering on them that make rattles, hums, buzzes and clicks more likely when it is in use. This is something to think about, especially if the fan is for your bedroom.
Te blade pitch of a ceiling fan the effectiveness of air circulation. If the blades are not balanced properly, the fan could wobble some.
When it comes to lighting you want to choose a fan that gives off the appropriate amount of light. Take the size of the room into account and the type of room it is. What goes on in the room? Is the bedroom or the family room?
Hw big is the room? You consider the room size and the size of the fan when you are making your selection. There are typically seven sizes to choose from. You will be able to pick form fans that are 32 to 56 blade spans. Be sure that you know the measurements of the room you want the fan for before you go shopping.
When you are mounting the fan the blades should be at least seven feet over off of the floor. There should also be a 12' clearance below the fan. If the ceiling is low, you should look for a standard mount that has an extension rod.
A reversible fan is great because it will work to keep you cool in the hot seasons and warm during winter. This is an ideal feature for a ceiling fan to have.
Crate a list of the things that you will need to install the fan. By having everything on ad you will be able to put up your fan in no time. Take the fan out and place all of the parts in plain sight. You want to be able to grab what you need when you need it.
The type of fan you buy and the instructions that come with it will vary. Whatever the instructions are follow them exactly.
The free-lance writer Ray Walberg is interested in themes related to rigid cordless drill and rigid jointer. His contributions on [http://www.insidewoodworking.com/ridgidtools/rigidpowertools.html]rigid tools are published on his webpage and various other online publications.
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