Ceiling fans come in numerous styles, colors, and sizes. Some ceiling fans have lights and a motor operated by remote control, while others use wall switches in combination with pull chains. Most ceiling fans come with a switch for changing the speed of the blades, along with two settings that allow you to control the direction in which the blades turn. One of these settings is for winter and brings warm air down, while the summer setting brings cool air down. 

Proper airflow is important because it: 

• Regulates temperature
• Removes impurities
• Prevents mold
• Creates a more pleasant breathing environment. 

One ceiling fan likely won’t fulfill all your airflow needs. Instead, managing the internal temperature of the home necessitates several fans complementing each other’s airflow and maintaining a consistent temperature. You don’t need an additional fan for every room – only the rooms used regularly. 

Prior to installing your affordable ceiling fans from Builders Warehouse, you’ll need to measure the size of your rooms so you can buy the right-sized fans to achieve the ideal spacing between fans. Smaller fans work for small rooms and large fans for larger rooms – for example, a ceiling fan with a 29-inch blade span is ideal for bathrooms and hallways but lacks the power to improve the airflow of a big living room. The larger the room, the larger the size of the blade needed to push air around efficiently.

For the best airflow, a ceiling fan should be at least six feet from the floor. Also, the distance between the fan blades and the ceiling should be around eight inches. This ensures that the fan has enough space in which to gather air around it in as much volume as possible in order to produce optimum recirculation. Sloping ceilings are compatible with different sizes of fans because delivering good airflow from one point to another in a room with a sloped ceiling is easier. Our team will help you measure the slope so that you buy the right-sized fans to achieve the best effect.

Ready to improve your home’s airflow? Our home improvement store serving Peoria offers an outstanding selection of ceiling fans, along with an experienced team to ensure you get the right quantity of ceiling fans at the perfect size. Contact us today for a professional consultation.