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Ceiling Fans - A Size and Type For Every Space
Mon 12 Jan 2009 - 10:32
Ceiling Fans - A Size and Type For Every Space
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Christopher_W_Smith]Christopher W Smith
One of the best things about ceiling fans it that they are available in a variety of colors, types, sizes, and prices. You can find a fan that will look great with almost any type of room décor, and by having one you will learn just how valuable they can be in circulating the air in your home. It is far less expensive to run ceiling fans than it is air conditioning, and there are many days that you can get by with air movement instead of needing a lot of cooling. Ceiling fans even have a place in smaller rooms in your home, because they come in very small sizes for just such reasons.
A ceiling fan can make a vast difference in the environment of your kitchen. Kitchens are prone to a lot of build-up of everything from odors to heat. By keeping the air moving with a small ceiling fan, you will decrease these build-ups and make working in your kitchen a far more enjoyable activity. Any time the room feels small and stuffy to you, you'll be able to flip the switch and bring the feeling of an outdoor breeze right on in.
The majority of ceiling fans range in size from a blade span of 44 to 52 inches. Obviously, not all rooms can accommodate a fan that size. That's why manufacturers have started producing what they call "micro" and "petite" fans, because they know that smaller rooms can need even more ventilation than larger ones do. As a result, there are now numerous smaller fans on the market in many different styles to meet your needs in your den, office, kitchen, or bathroom. A few of these models and brands are listed below.
Monte Carlo Fans
Monte Carlo has a line of damp rate fans they call micros, because the blade span is only 24". Models with a UL or CUL listing are appropriate for use in damp areas, such as bathrooms or patios. With a 60-watt bulb, you can light up the space. The blades are water-resistant so they won't warp and become unbalanced. For versatility, these small fans are available in brushed nickel with mahogany blades, royal bronze with teak, and white with white.
Westinghouse
Westinghouse calls their smaller fans the Petite collection. The 30" reversible blades on the fan with the white housing can be switched from white to whitewashed pine to fit in with the look you are trying to achieve. If you choose a brass finish, it will come with 2-sided oak and walnut blades. The light kit holds a 60-watt bulb which provides plenty of light in most rooms. In addition to the small fans listed above, the Westinghouse collection also includes 30" brass fans and one with an aluminum housing with light maple blades.
Hunter
Hunter gives you some mid-range fan choices. Their lines of 36" Bainbridge and ORBit fans fall comfortably in between the tiny 20" models and the huge ones with 52" blade spans. The white Bainbridge comes with reversible blades that can be turned to either white or bleached oak, a frosted globe light kit, and flush- mount hardware. The sophisticated ORBit fans are available in choices such as a brushed nickel housing with cool grey/maple reversible blades or a white housing with white blades. You can also purchase a light kit and a remote for the ORBit series.
Casablanca
Wailea is the name Casablanca has given their line of smaller ceiling fans. These high-quality fans have moisture-resistant, direct drive motors backed by lifetime guarantees. The blade span on these models is 31 ¼". These fans look truly elegant even though they're very small. The housings come in antique brass or brushed nickel and have black matte blades. A Casablanca fan is sure to make a positive statement in any small area where you hang it.
Adding extra fans in your home can efficiently increase the amount of air that circulates and make sure the cooler air gets to every corner of the house. If you've ever tried to put on make-up or shave in a hot, stuffy bathroom, you'll understand why these smaller ceiling fans are virtually a necessity. There's no reason to feel stuffy and hot any longer. You can go out and buy an affordable small ceiling fan and install it yourself.
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