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Reversing the direction of the fan can help warm the room. In the winter months, hot air rises to the ceiling. Instead of leaving warm air trapped at the ceiling, the reversed blades will work to spread the air around the room. Fans with Built-In Lights Seeing as conservatories are often quite small spaces, one important benefit of this fan is how quietly it runs. Although not perfectly silent, if you did want to take a nap, or read a book uninterrupted, it’s unlikely to cause much of a distraction. The white LED light has the potential to be very bright. It has two brightness settings: full brightness, and half brightness. Both of these options are still a lot brighter than standard household bulb lights, and it may be a little excessive some of the time. You might find that the room will also benefit from a softer, warmer light for more comfort in the evenings.
Look out for fans with built-in lights . These are particularly helpful in conservatories because there’s not always space for a light as well as a fan. Be aware that these lights are often bright LEDs. Therefore, it can help if the light has different brightness settings or a dimmer switch . Cold white light may not appeal to everyone (although it can also be useful if you need to illuminate the space clearly). It can help to choose a light with a range of colour options so that you can be sure there will be some warmer/more neutral tones. There are a couple of additional things to consider, if you’re choosing a ceiling fan with a built-in light: The material the blades are made from can also affect the function of the fan. Here are the most common fan-blade materials, and some of their properties: Read the instructions thoroughly before you begin the installation. If there are videos available from the manufacturer, be sure to watch them so that you fully understand the process.
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Although wooden/MDF blades can look stylish, they’re not always suitable for conservatories because they don’t handle humidity well. If you like the appearance of wooden fans, I recommend looking for plastic that’s moulded to replicate wood . This will give the best of both worlds and won’t be as heavy either. It’s also possible to connect them to a dimmer switch, which isn’t possible with all of these units. Instead of using a remote control, the light has to be controlled by a switch, and the fan is turned on and off using pull cords that hang down from the fan. A conservatory is a beautiful place to relax in the spring and summer months, bridging the gap between your home and garden. Whilst all fans have blades, they’re not a one-size-fits-all design. There are a few different features you may wish to look out for, depending on what you want your fan for. Number of Blades and Blade Length Ceiling fans that are “down-rod” styles may not have room for the receiver unit. If that’s the case, you may have to push the receiver up into the ceiling. This will limit the range of the ceiling fan remote control. Key considerations Size
This might sound like nonsense, but bear with me; ceiling fans aren’t just for the summer! Those with reversible blades can be used on cooler days to bring hot air from the top of the conservatory down to the floor. This will save you money on your heating bill and allow you to utilise your fan year-round. It’s a method of using the heating that you’re already generating, without using an expensive air-conditioning unit for additional heating. Metal is one of the most popular choices. This is a good choice for conservatories as it’s durable, stylish and should be rust proof. Unlike some ceiling fan lights, this Moerun model had a good choice of lighting options available – you don’t just get lumped with one, uncomfortably bright, setting.
There are three LED light settings to choose between: ‘white’, ‘yellow’ and ‘natural’. For times when intense light is desired, the white light provides a bright option, but for other situations, the two warm lights offer a more comfortable alternative. Ceiling fan remote control kits can be universal or specific to a particular brand of ceiling fan. Most ceiling fan remote controls will list the compatible brands in their description. This makes it easier to determine if the receiver will fit inside the fan housing, but it isn’t a guarantee. Your best bet is a kit that is specific to the brand of your ceiling fan. Universal kits are usually cheaper, but they don’t always fit. Batteries
Some ceiling fan remote control kits include a wall mount for the remote. Mount it next to the wall switch where you’re used to turning the fan on and off, and you’ll be able to find the remote whenever you need it. Accessories Ceiling medallions MDF is commonly used for ceiling fans. This is affordable and very stylish. MDF blades work great in most rooms, although they will start to droop if exposed to moisture. Some conservatories can get damp, so this is worth bearing in mind depending on the humidity levels in your conservatory. The size of the receiver is more crucial. It has to fit inside the ceiling mount housing of your ceiling fan or in the ceiling itself. If the receiver is too big to fit inside the fan, you’ll have to remove the electric box, push the receiver through, then reattach the electric box. This creates an extra step during installation. Ceiling fans have a low carbon footprint, far lower than that of air-conditioning units. They use a lot less energy, which means less energy needs to be generated in the first place. When used as either a light or a fan, this unit works well and looks stylish. The unit has a minimalistic, modern appearance with a silver-coloured aluminium casing, PVC lampshade and a concealed LED light board.
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If you want a light that doubles as a fan, but you don’t want the fan to be visible all the time, you may choose to investigate a unit with retractable blades. When the weather gets warmer, using an air-conditioning unit can seem like a great idea. However, regardless of whether you already have one installed, or would consider a unite fitted in the future, you might be interested to read some of the benefits of investing in a ceiling fan instead (in fact, I say “investing”, but one of the primary benefits of ceilings fans is that they are a much more affordable alternative!) Nevertheless, more blades can increase the drag and air-resistance on a fan, so those with more blades may cost slightly more to run, as the motor requires more power. A ceiling medallion, like the Westinghouse Lighting Victorian White Finish Ceiling Medallion, is a great way to hide a hole in the ceiling that is too large for your fan to cover. You install the ceiling medallion between the fan and the ceiling. Light shades
Stainless steel fan blades are one of the best choices for conservatories. This is because they’re rust-resistant and can therefore handle damp and humid conditions. Alternatively, ABS plastic blades are ideal if you’re on a budget. They’re often a little cheaper, but still durable. As a fan, it measures 109 cm in diameter and has three speeds to choose from. Whilst some fans need to be used on their highest setting at all times to make a noticeable difference, the Moerun Modern Ceiling Fan is sufficiently cooling even on its lowest speed. It’s also quiet, rotating almost silently apart from when used on full power, which means it can be used when watching tv or listening to the radio. On a ceiling fan remote control, the controls for the fan speed should be separate from the controls for the lights to prevent confusion. Ceiling fans always have three different speeds. Your remote control should reflect that with three different buttons, one for each speed. ReversibleWood is a great option if you’ve got more money to spend. Fans with wooden blades are often more expensive than MDF and plastic, but they are solid and durable. Be aware that wooden blades can be heavy, so you will need to be sure that the ceiling is strong enough to take the weight of the fan (as is the case with all fans!). A remote control comes included, from which it’s possible to change the light colour, activate the fan, and control the fan speed. The light and fan can be used independently of each other and there is also a timer function; you can set the fan to switch off after 1/2/4/8 hours. On the first two speed settings, this is a very quiet fan. It gets marginally louder on the third (and fastest) setting, though not enough to be too disruptive – it just might disturb sleep. Ceiling fans usually have between three and five blades, although some may have as few as two. The number of blades doesn’t actually dramatically affect performance (in terms of cooling power); however, it can make a difference to the noise of the fan. Fans with more blades tend to be quieter. But conservatories aren’t the most practical of rooms, as on hot days when the sun shines onto them, they can get exceedingly hot. The interior traps UV and heat even if it’s overcast outside, and opening the windows tends to do very little!
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