Yes, ceiling fans having ceiling fans in your home can be very beneficial. Ceiling fans circulate stale air, lower energy costs, and even put you in a better mode.
I even wrote an article HERE about how ceiling fans can increase your property value.
Advantages of ceiling fans
- Cooling effects
- White noise
- Air freshener
- SIDS prevention
Is it OK to run ceiling fans all the time?
Yes, it is perfectly fine to leave your ceiling fans running all the time. They do not use a lot of energy. Ceiling fans actually take some stress off of your A/C unit.
They can be run during summer and winter. This is because the fans circulate the air to maintain a consistent room temperature. This way no hot are rises and sits on the ceiling.
Why would ceiling fans be bad for you?
It is possible for ceiling fans to circulate unwanted dust and pollen into the air. This can be very aggravating for people with allergies. Dust is known to gather on the ceiling fan blades.
Symptoms from this could be a runny nose, itchy throat, sneezing, watery eyes, or difficult breathing.
Is sleeping with a ceiling fan bad for you?
Other than allergies, sleeping with a ceiling fan is Not bad for you. I actually cannot sleep without a ceiling fan on.
What rooms are good for celing fans?
Ceiling fans work in any room except in some specific cases. It is important to also get a fan and fan blades that match the size of the room.
I don’t recommend putting a ceiling fan in a less than 6×6 room. I also wouldn’t recommend a ceiling fan in a room with shallow ceilings. It may become a hazard to tall people.
List of good area’s for ceiling fans:
- Bedroom
- Living room
- Kitchen
- Family room
- Studio
- Office
- Porch
Conclusion
Ceiling fans are a great addition to any room. They have so many benefits. Let me know what you love about your ceiling fans.
