Unlike states where summer temperatures stay below 90 degrees, Arizona is known for its exceptionally hot temperatures. Because of this, homeowners and builders tend to put a ceiling fans in more rooms than not. But how can you properly decide a where to put a ceiling fan? The answer is not as complicated as you might think. You will want to put a ceiling fan in a room if:
• You spend a lot of time in that room (i.e. the bedroom or family room)
• The room faces East or West – East and West facing rooms tend to get much hotter than North and South facing rooms because they get the most direct sunlight
• You want to kill two birds with one stone and gain strong overhead lighting and air flow
• The room gets exceptionally warm throughout the day
Once you have figured out which rooms to put ceiling fans in, you’ll want to decide where in that room you want to install the fan. For smaller square rooms, the answer is easy. Put the fan smack dab in the center of the room. However, for abnormally shaped or extremely large rooms, a bit more thought is required. For abnormally shaped spaces, place your ceiling fan centered between the two farthest apart walls. If the room is extremely long, or you have an open floor plan where one large space acts as a few separate rooms, multiple fans may be required. In this case, treat each “area” of the space as its own room and place ceiling fans appropriately.
Our experts can help you decide which rooms need fans and where those fans should be placed to get you the best air flow possible. By installing ceiling fans in your home, you can reduce your carbon footprint and increase the airflow throughout your home, while also bringing in another element that will allow you to show off your homes style.
