Low Ceilings Call For Flush Mount Ceiling Fans
A ceiling fan is a great option to keep the air circulating in a room. Perhaps you have seen ceiling fans in your friend's homes with their vaulted ...
A ceiling fan is a great option to keep the air circulating in a room. Perhaps you have seen ceiling fans in your friend’s homes with their vaulted ceilings and wondered, if you could add a fan to your home with flat eight-foot ceilings. The answer is yes, if you use flush mount ceiling fans.
Traditional ceiling fans are supplied with a down rod. This rod or pipe allows the fan to be mounted at eight or more inches below the ceiling. The down rod attaches the fan motor to the framing of the home and electrical wires are threaded through the rod to supply power to the fan and attached lights.
Older readers may remember older department stores with a balcony having ceiling fans in the front part of the store that had down rods that lowered the fan ten to twelve feet from the actual ceiling Flush mount ceiling fans, do not have the down rod, but have the motor in a housing that is mounted flush with the ceiling.
Use your ceiling fan to save energy year round. Moving air is much more comfortable that air that is stagnant.
In the summer, with the fan set to push the air down, the breeze can allow you to set the thermostat higher and save on your cooling bill.
During the winter, operate the fan in the reverse mode and heated air is circulated throughout the room.
During the fall or spring, you may be able to turn off all other heating or cooling, open the windows and enjoy the breeze of the fan.
With very low ceilings, a light kit may not be an option. If you have the room, light kits can easily be added to the fan. Kits are available in many styles and can be found to match both your new fan and room decor.
Most do-it-yourselfers with any electrical experience will be able to install a ceiling fan. Just remember that you should not use an electrical junction box that is only designed for a regular light. You will need a box the attaches to both of the rafters to support the extra weight of the ceiling fan to prevent possible injury from a falling fan.
To correct a vibrating fan, see your owner’s manual. There you will find instructions about balancing the blades.
The flush mount ceiling fan keeps your home comfortable.
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