1. What is the most energy-efficient ceiling fan?

The most energy-efficient ceiling fan is one that is specifically designed to be energy-efficient.

2. How does using a ceiling fan generate energy savings?

A ceiling fan can provide year-round savings. In the summer, it can save on air conditioning by making the room feel cooler. In the winter, you can save on heating costs by circulating the warm air by running the fan in reverse.

3. How much air does a ceiling fan move?

Ceiling fan air movement is measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM). Higher CFM ’s mean more air is being moved.

4. Which fan/blade combination provides maximum air movement?

The more narrow blades (e.g., the standard oar and the narrow oval) provide a greater amount of airflow. The use of heavier blade materials (e.g., bamboo or wicker) also increases airflow.

5. Is using a ceiling fan more environmentally friendly that using air conditioning?

It is! In the sense that using a ceiling fan can help cut down on your air conditioner or heating use, thereby lowering the amount of electricity your home consumes. Generally, using a ceiling fan can help offset your thermostat by up to four degrees in either direction. Meaning that you can comfortably set your thermostat four degrees higher in the summer, and four degrees lower in the winter. Keep in mind that using a ceiling fan does still use electricity, but it is on part with the electricity used by a standard light bulb. In other words, it doesn’t use all that much!

6. Are they energy efficient?

Ceiling fans have become much more efficient in recent years.

Compared to other forms of home cooling, fans use relatively little electricity and can save you money on your energy bill. If you have an older fan at home, consider replacing it with a better, modern one to maximize your energy savings.

7. Are they effective during winter?

A ceiling fan's job is to make a room feel warmer during the winter months without running up your heating bill. It can do this by circulating air throughout the room, which helps to ensure warmth is evenly distributed and kept from concentrating in one area.

If your fan includes a light, it can also help boost your body's production of serotonin, which will help fight the winter blues.

8. Do Ceiling Fans Keep You Cool?

Ceiling fans are a practical, economical solution to reducing your air conditioning needs in the summer. By creating a wind chill effect, fans throughout your home can keep you and your family comfortable enough to lower your thermostat temperature by 4-7 degrees F, saving you up to 30% on cooling costs. Still on the fence? As an added bonus, the wind generated by ceiling fans also makes it more difficult for pests to fly, keeping summer pests at bay.

9. What Is CFM?

CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) is the measurement of how much air is circulated by a ceiling fan per minute. Airflow is the amount of air a ceiling fan circulates (divided by the watts used) and this is measured in CFM which stands for Cubic Feet per Minute. Hence, the higher the CFM, the more efficient the ceiling fan is.