Ceiling fans, especially in West Texas heat, are thought of as a necessity for keeping your room cool in the hot spring and summer months. In addition to providing comfort, they can also provide savings. Here, we will discuss how ceiling fans can help you save on your utility bill and best fan use for warm weather.
Providing Comfort
Ceiling fans, the most effective type of air circulators, provide a wind chill effect when turned on high or medium levels, providing comfort and relief as the weather heats up.
By evaporating moisture from the skin, ceiling fans cool you down quickly and effectively. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates you should be able to set your thermostat four degrees higher than usual when using a ceiling fan, without discomfort. Be sure to check that your fan is rotating counter-clockwise to reach maximum comfort.
Providing Savings
Running a ceiling fan can lead to turning your thermostat down and sometimes, even off, which leads to big savings. It has been estimated that every one-degree change in your thermostat setting, over the course of a year, can save about ten percent on your utility bill. Also, on days that are not scorching hot, a better alternative to the AC is simply turning on your ceiling fan.
Blade Size Matters
Keep in mind that smaller blades will move less air and produce less cool air than longer blades. It is recommended to let the size of a room be your guide:
Fan Diameter:
36-44 inches are suited for rooms up to 225 square feet, or 15-by-15 feet.
52 inches or bigger work best in larger rooms.
Now that you know how ceiling fans can help you save on your utility bill and best fan use for warm weather, you can enjoy a cool home and a larger budget! Call D&D for all of your home cooling needs!