Sunday, September 18, 2011

Ceiling Fan Buying Guide: All About Energy Star Rated Ceiling Fans


Buying a ceiling fan for your home can be an experience fraught with anxiety and uncertainty if you haven't taken the time to educate yourself about making a good purchase. There are many considerations to take into account from deciding upon a traditional or contemporary style, indoor or outdoor fan, to determining the proper for your room and more. Besides factoring in the actual cost of your purchase, have you taken time to consider ongoing energy or environmental costs? Whether you're really into environmental sustainability or simply interested in saving a few dollars on your electricity bill, energy star rated appliances are definitely the way to go!

When beginning your search, check for models with special Energy Star qualified ratings. Energy Star rated fans have earned a reputation as over 50% more efficient than traditional models. In addition, these appliances also improve room flow air circulation through the use of innovative motor and blade designed. In terms of calculating savings into dollars, you can expect to save about anywhere from $15-$45 in comparison to regular ceiling fans. A savings of $15-$45 may not seem like much at first, but multiply those savings by every single ceiling fan in your home and you can easily save quite a bit of money.

There are a few considerations you want to keep in mind before buying any fan for your home. Choosing the right size is absolutely critical to accruing the reported savings over time. Why? Ceiling fans are designed to circulate air, producing a cool, comfortable breeze. A model with blades that are too small in comparison to the size of the room means that the air flow in the room cannot be circulated efficiently. Choosing a model that's too small with compromise energy efficiency and any savings you hope to earn over time.

Many people do not realize it but energy star rated ceiling fans are designed to meet very specific guidelines set forth as industry standards and are backed by the government standards for energy efficiency. These products are designed to save energy all the while maintaining optimal performance. Industry standards also state that all energy star qualified fans have the ability to be used year-round by reversing the motor and airflow direction. If you're in the market for a ceiling fan with light kit, be sure to look for those that are energy star rated as well. These light kits are designed to be long-lasting, avoiding frequent bulb changes.




Whether you're into environmental sustainability or simply interested in saving a few dollars on your electricity bill, Energy Star rated fans are definitely the way to go! Please visit our website to preview our selection of energy efficient fans and check out our savings on contemporary styles and models: Contemporary Outdoor Ceiling Fans.




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