Installing Fans: Ceiling, Floor or Wall?
- Dec 30, 2013
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.
Ceiling Fan:
- usually placed in the middle of the room, which ensures a continuous air flow around the room
- for rooms with low ceilings, it's recommended to have a height of at least 2300mm from floor to fan blades for safety reasons
- 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
- 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
- saves space, and are usually out of your children or pet's reach so it's generally safer
Floor Fan:
- there are different types of floor fans; tower fan and pedestal fan being two good examples
- compact and mobile; you can move it to any part of your home without much fuss
- some floor fans can adjust their height to fit your needs
- others take up little space so they make suitable house-mates for small apartments
- yet others are designed with no blades, which makes them safe for both children and pets
- while convenient, some people may not like the trailing power cords behind the fan
Wall Fan:
- usually placed on the wall, thus ensuring that it's out of your children and pet's reach
- some wall-mounted fans come with a blade-less design, which make them safer
- space saving and convenient for homeowners who prefer not to move their fans around
- no trailing power cords to affect the aesthetics of your home design
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