7 Benefits of Ceiling Fans

June 14, 2019

Searching for the key to staying cool this summer? Just look up!

Ceiling fans are the unsung heroes of summer and Buzz Electrical is here to make you aware of some their unexpected benefits.

1. Keeping you Cool

Though ceiling fans don’t reduce the temperature of rooms, they do cool a room’s occupants. If you are warm, the air around your body becomes warm. And when the air in a room is stagnant, the temperature of the body and around the body equalizes, preventing heat from escaping through the skin.

Fans replace the stagnant air around the body with moving air. This helps the body continue to release heat into the surrounding air and cool itself down.

2. Keeping you Warm

While most homeowners purchase ceiling fans to keep their family cool, many don’t know that ceiling fans can also keep you warm! By reversing the direction of your ceiling fan, the warm air that normally rises to the ceiling gets pushed back down to your living space. Nearly all ceiling fans have the ability to reverse their direction. Consider purchasing one to reduce your heater’s workload this winter!

3. Lower your Utility Bills

Ceiling fans are one of the cheapest ways to control the temperature of your home. They can cost as little as $2 per year to run and provide significant heating and cooling. In fact, most homeowners can raise their thermostat settings up to 4 degrees Fahrenheit when their AC is supplemented by a ceiling fan.

4. Light Fixture

Most ceiling fans have a built-in light fixture. If you need more light in a room, a ceiling fan is an excellent option. Furthermore, the light of a ceiling fan is typically ambient, making it the perfect addition to living rooms, bedrooms, and porches.

5. Child-Safe

While stand-alone fans also increase air circulation, they can be a safety hazard. Children are at risk of injuring themselves on a fan they can touch. Because ceiling fans are not able to be reached by children, they are the only completely child safe option on the market.  For more tips on childproofing your home, check out this article.

6. Can Contribute to Décor

Ceiling fans are an excellent way to complete a room’s décor. These days, there are hundreds of styles of ceiling fans available for purchase. For example, a porch ceiling fan can be outfitted with palm-shaped blades to complement the outdoor setting.

7. Reduce Insects

Ceiling fans can enhance your outdoor experience with their often-overlooked ability to dispel insects. Using a porch ceiling fan will not only keep your family cool but will also discourage mosquitoes and flies from approaching.

Let us help you reap the benefits of ceiling fans! Call Buzz Electrical today!

Sold on a ceiling fan? Call the expert electricians at Buzz Electrical to help you with installation! Buzz Electrical is a family owned and operated business serving Northwest Arkansas. Our team believes in transparency, timeliness, and exceptional electrical service. That’s why we offer a 100% money back guarantee to every client we serve. Call us today at 479-267-2899 or schedule your service online.