If you already have a central air conditioning system, why would you need a fan when your air conditioner can keep you as cool as you want during the summer?
Actually, a ceiling fan both adds to your family’s indoor comfort and helps put a dent in your monthly energy bill.
Ceiling fans help to circulate the air more than a central air system can d
o on its own. In fact, a good ceiling fan can make a room feel up to eight degrees cooler than it actually is just because of the cooling affect that moving air has on your body.
That, in turn, allows you to set the thermostat on your air conditioner higher and still enjoy the same level of comfort that you’ve grown used to. Plus, for every degree you raise your thermostat during the warm weather months, you’ll save up to 3% on your electricity bill. So if you can lower the thermostat by more than five degrees, that will reap a savings you’ll definitely notice…and appreciate.
But, you say, running the ceiling fan uses up electricity, too. Good point. But the fan uses so little compared to your central air conditioning system that you’ll still see and enjoy significant energy and cost savings.
Looking ahead a few months, a ceiling fan works the same kind of magic in the winter…both in terms of your overall comfort and reduced energy expense. When the time comes, simply reverse the direction of the fan as heat rises…that way, the fan will push the heated air back down into your living space.
Looking for one more reason to install a ceiling fan? Sure…it adds a nice decorative touch to your home, and who doesn’t appreciate that!
How’s your home air conditioning system? For annual maintenance, expert repairs, or a free quote on a new or replacement system, contact Messmer Mechanical today for the very best in indoor comfort, all year long.
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