Summer heat can be brutal, and the high temperatures often mean your energy bills suffer in order to keep your home cool. You’re likely relying on your air conditioning unit to keep yourself from melting, working it in overdrive. Fortunately, by using a ceiling fan, your air conditioning unit gets much-needed support and you can lower your energy consumption. A ceiling fan helps in regulating the temperature and maximising energy efficiency.

Here’s how you can get the most out of your ceiling fans this summer.

Get the right ceiling fan size

First and foremost, make sure that your ceiling fan’s size is appropriate for the size of the area you want to cool. If it’s too big, it can overpower the area. If it’s too small, it won’t be able to generate the needed air movement.  

Change the fan’s rotation direction

During summer, your ceiling fan should rotate counterclockwise. This is because when it spins in this direction, it’s easier to push the air down to the floor and create a cooling sensation. The warm air is pulled towards the ceiling and is pushed laterally. You can feel a wind chill even though the base temperature doesn’t actually change.  

Get the angle right

Aside from the rotation direction, the angle the wind blows also helps in cooling the room. Adjust your ceiling fan to an angle between 12 and 16 degrees for best results. It ensures that you can feel the air movement but also prevents the wind from blowing small loose objects in the room.  

Get your own energy-efficient ceiling fan from Brilliant Lighting!

Brilliant Lighting has a range of ceiling fans with smart options. Whether you’re looking for a modern ceiling fan for your living space or an industrial ceiling fan for a commercial property, we got you covered. For enquiries and more information, don’t hesitate to contact us today. 

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