In tropical Singapore, the electric fan is a must-have appliance. Whether it's the ceiling, floor or wall fan, they all serve a single purpose; and that is to ensure your home is as cool as possible during the sweltering months. They are also more cost-saving compared to air-conditioners, so your utility bills won't be much of a shocker even if you use the fans all day every day. Can't make a decision on whether to go for ceiling, floor or wall fans? Let's take a look at their main features.

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<h4><span style="color: #1fb8e6;">Ceiling Fan:</span></h4>
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	<li>usually placed in the middle of the room, which ensures a continuous air flow around the room</li>
	<li>for rooms with low ceilings, it's recommended to have a height of at least 2300mm from floor to fan blades for safety reasons</li>
	<li>if your room comes with a low ceiling of about 2600mm, it's advisable to go for hugger fans or fans that suspend from the ceiling with a short rod</li>
	<li>a bulky ceiling fan can create a false impression of a lower ceiling so be sure to choose fans that are compact-sized and have fewer narrow blades</li>
	<li>saves space, and are usually out of your children or pet's reach so it's generally safer</li>
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<h4><span style="color: #1fb8e6;"> Floor Fan:</span></h4>
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	<li>there are different types of floor fans; tower fan and pedestal fan being two good examples</li>
	<li>compact and mobile; you can move it to any part of your home without much fuss</li>
	<li>some floor fans can adjust their height to fit your needs</li>
	<li>others take up little space so they make suitable house-mates for small apartments</li>
	<li>yet others are designed with no blades, which makes them safe for both children and pets</li>
	<li>while convenient, some people may not like the trailing power cords behind the fan</li>
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<h4><span style="color: #1fb8e6;"> Wall Fan:</span></h4>
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	<li>usually placed on the wall, thus ensuring that it's out of your children and pet's reach</li>
	<li>some wall-mounted fans come with a blade-less design, which make them safer</li>
	<li>space saving and convenient for homeowners who prefer not to move their fans around</li>
	<li>no trailing power cords to affect the aesthetics of your home design</li>
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