Cool Your Home with Fans (1) — Ceiling Fans

Fans are the easiest way to cool your home in summer. They moves air around, and can purge heat from the house and draw cool air in. They also use less energy and are cheaper than air conditioners.

There are different kinds of fans, such as ceiling fans, attic fans and whole-house fans.

Ceiling fans make you feel cool by moving air without actually cool your home. Moving air removes heat from the surface of your skin and that makes you feel about 4 degrees Fahrenheit cooler.

If your home is tightly insulated and energy-efficient, a few well positioned fans may be enough to keep you cool in summer. Even if you still need to use AC, ceiling fans will allow you to set the thermostat at higher temperature and save energy.

When installing a ceiling fan, make sure it is not too high to be effective. However, the blades should be at least 7 feet off the floor to avoid injuries. Also, there should be at least 10 inches between the ceiling and the fan blades for good air circulation.

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