Ceiling Fan Energy Efficiency

Ceiling fans can be a great way to increase the energy savings in your home while providing a comfortable living environment. Offering more features and functionality than a standard light, many ceiling fans can easily be installed in the same location as, and replace, your light fixture. The energy efficiency of ceiling fans can vary greatly between models, and depends greatly on the accessories added to them such as light kits.

A ceiling fan's energy efficiency is at an optimal level when the fan does not include light kit. However, installing a light kit may be necessary in order to light the room. Adding an ENERGY STAR rated lighting kit to your ceiling fan will cut the energy used in half compared to that of a standard light kit. Additional energy savings can be achieved by purchasing a ceiling fan with an ENERGY STAR rating, which can move the air up to 20% more efficiently than a standard fan. Many leading manufacturers offer both ceiling fans and light kits with the ENERGY STAR rating.

Additional energy savings can be had by simply turning the ceiling fan and lights off when you leave the room. Constantly adjusting the speed of the blades and turning the lights on and off repeatedly will use more energy than letting the fan run at a constant level.

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