Ceiling Fans

Need to cool off that hot kitchen, bedroom or family room? A ceiling fan may just turn your living space into a comfortable living space in no time at all. In addition to cooling off a room, ceiling fans can benefit you in both winter and summer. By changing the direction of the fan to clockwise in the winter, you will draw the warm air down to better circulate heat. Make sure the fan is set to low as to gently circulate the air. In the sumer adjust the fan to turn counter clockwise to keep a...

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House Ventilation

Adequate ventilation in your house is important for two reasons:

* Moisture Control - Ventilation will prevent elevated moisture levels within the conditioned space during the heating season. These elevated levels can lead to condensation on window surfaces and give rise to surface mold and mildew, as well as concealed condensation within walls and roof spaces.

* Avoiding Indoor Air Pollution - When natural ventilation has been sharply reduced, as in super-energ...

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How to choose the right ceiling fan

Choosing the right ceiling fan can save you energy and lower your overall energy bills in both the winter and the summer.

Ceiling fans should be located in the middle of the room at least 7 feet from the floor. If your ceiling fan is situated in a large room with high ceilings, you will want an extension pole to produce the proper air flow.

Room size Recommendations

10 x 10' Room = 38" to 48" Fan

15' x 15' Room = 52" to 56" Fan

Remember, a ceili...

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How to install a ceiling fan

I just finished installing two ceiling fans for a customer, and decided that it was time for a how to article on the subject. The first ceiling fan I installed was Hunter. It is a great looking fan, but may be a bit advanced for the average do it your self home improvement project. I'll walk you through some of the ceiling fan installation installation tips, so lets get started.

Ok, first of all many new ceiling fans are pretty complicated and require some pretty trick mechanical m...

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