While doing up your home, a lot of fancy décor takes precedence over the most basic requirements of a house. We do plenty of research and hunting to get all the designer elements right, right from the wall colour to the decorative art pieces and wall hangings. What we don’t pay much attention to are the most basic and essential things, such as ceiling fans! Subtle and usually only visible in the peripheral vision, fans may not always catch the eye, but when they do, they definitely tell heaps about your taste. We consider many characteristics about fans before settling on one, here are the six main things to look for when buying a ceiling fan:
- Cost
Ceiling fan price is always everyone’s primary concern – for the fan to fit in the budget. Doing up the house overall can be quite expensive and fans need to fit into the costs. What we don’t consider is that fans are usually a one-time expense, and once installed, we don’t replace them for years. Thus, keeping cost in mind, we should allow a slightly higher budget than we otherwise would, in order to invest in a good quality product.
- Electricity
The voltage and electricity consumption of fans is a major point in determining our choice of fan. The purchase of a fan may be a one-time cost, but on a daily basis, the power it uses is a monthly cost. To make sure the fan is energy efficient, we must inquire about this aspect before settling on an option. The average electricity consumption of ceiling fans is 75 watts/hour. Anything drastically higher than this should only be under exceptional circumstances. Nowadays there are several Energy-efficient fanswhichoffer great power-saving features. For instance Crompton’s Energion HS ceiling fan consumes 50% less energy than a regular fan. Also, one of the best-selling fans is the SilentPro Enso, that is two times more silent than regular fans and consist of the BLDC motor for energy saving.
2. Aesthetics and Colour
Of course, this is one of the primary features we look out for. The colour and design of the fan should complement the other features of your space, such as the furniture and the wall paint. Usually, most people go for light, subtle colours in fans, such as beige and lighter shades of brown and grey. But you can always make a bolder choice by going with funky, catchier colours to have it stand out amongst the other furniture.
- Size and Wingspan
It is imperative to take the measurements of the room/space you’re planning to install the fan in and choose one in accordance. For example, kitchen fans will be relatively smaller. The fan should have plenty of ceiling space to allow for the gush of air to spread effectively. Fans can range from 29 to 55 inches on an average.
- Warranty
Remember: Good quality always comes with a warranty! Fans usually come with 5–10 years of warranty, but good, high-technology fans offer lifetime warranty too! This may differ from brand to brand.
- Brand Choice
Last but not least, you will need to do some brand research. You can always opt for commercially popular brands that are highly trusted. You can also take advice from your provider on the newest and latest technology available in the market and which brands offer those features.
All in all, buying a ceiling fan needs to be a well-calculated and well-thought-of decision and shouldn’t be done in the spur of the moment. So good luck in making a good choice!
