Continue reading »]]> Motor Of a Ceiling Fan

A motor is a pivotal part of a fan. It converts electrical energy to mechanical energy and the energy transformed can be supplied to various loads as per requirements. A lot depends on it such as the efficient working of the fan, power of the fan, utility bills and more. These days motors being used in the ceiling fans are less noisy, bigger, and more efficient. The fans of higher blade pitches require powerful motors for smooth working. These motors elude overheating and other preexisting defects. Motors are also classified as:

• Motors having lubricated bearings (also, they are sealed). These motors use lubricants, which offer very efficient functioning and scanty maintenance. It also adds positive slope to the life of the motor.
• Oil bath bearing motors. These motors require few maintenance services like cleaning, oiling and more.

One of the the essential and vital components that accentuates the quality of a ceiling fan is sealed bearings of the motor. Rubbed flywheel controls the torque and thus prevents noises. Low quality fans are not provided with noise attenuating systems. The basic motor, which is used in a ceiling fan, is three phases induction motor. However, its different forms are also being used in the fans. Let us talk in detail about 3-phase motor and its types.

Three Phase Induction Motor

This type of motor can also be operated on single source of power, but it will not self-start then. One would have to do it manually, by rotating the starter in either direction. It picks up the speed in few seconds. The single coil produces a pulsating magnetic field and not rotating field. Some technical study will show you the torque is not developed at starting and hence it does not self-start. For these reasons, these motors are not preferred in ceiling fans as understandable so, one cannot afford to do all this manually.

The preferred motor is the three-phase induction motor with three-phase supply. It is being used widely in all parts of the world, especially in industrial applications. Some of the advantages of three-phase induction motor over the others are:

• Self-starting system
• No need of any starters to develop the starting torque
• Higher power factor developed
• Impressive speed regulation
• Robust construction

The working principle of this kind of motor is RMF (rotating magnetic field) RMF is defined as the flux having constant amplitude and its axis continuously rotates in a plane with some speed. If this arrangement is made to work in a permanent magnet, then it is called rotating magnetic field. Other types of motors being used in the fans are:

Permanent-split capacitor motor

This motor is developed to solve the problems of the single-phase. It is two-phase based system and take double phases supply from the single-phases. This type of motor requires two windings, and for current differences, a capacitor and inductors are used. The magnitude of the current is increased and it provides torque pulsations as soon as the picks up the speed. To minimize losses, the impedance should be kept small. Usually this motor is operated with 200 Watts. Connections can also be reversed if required.

Capacitor-start induction motor

In this type of motor, auxiliary winding is used along with a large capacitor. The auxiliary winding has much more turns than used in the split-phase motors. As soon as the motor picks up the speed, the switch may be used. Higher number of turns in the winding bigger magnitude of torque is available for starting of big appliances such as air conditioners.

Capacitor-run motor induction motor

The capacitor run motors uses two electrolytic capacitors. However, the capacitor used in the capacitor-start motor was a bit large but emphasized on improving the running characteristics. The working of capacitor run motor is a bit complex and it is used for large appliances. It uses electrolytic capacitors in series connected systems. These have greater magnitude of losses and thus are preferred only for starting the motor.

Resistance split-phase motor induction motor

This type of motor has less turns in the auxiliary winding. It uses no capacitor, has high value of resistance and lower value of inductance. The coil produces starting torque lower medium magnitude and it can be switched off if required. It is usually used for loads of around power 250 Watts.

Shaded Pole Motor

This type of motor has simple structure and is not very expensive either. It has limited applications though because of its low starting torque. A shade winding is provided in the motor at each corner. These windings generate magnetic fields. These motor are also not equipped with starting switches, which is one of its demerits. The rotor of the motor is made is highly resistant. It enhances the magnitude of the torque produced. These motors are best suited to low torque applications and should never be used to replace the single-phases motors. It can be easily operated with appliances requiring low power such as hair dryers, electrical trimmers and more.

Continue reading »]]> Selection, Advantages, and Instructions for a Ceiling Fan

Since past few years, taste of people has changed a lot regarding ceiling fans for their decors and manufacturers too have obliged to it. People these days look for lavish, contemporary pieces with shady blades and woody looks. Obviously, a clean kitchen and a stylish interior need something that suits best and even looks better than before. The fans these days are not very expensive if you visit the right place and opt for the appropriate brand. Your budget constraints will not affect that much. Fans are available ranging from 150-1000 dollars with few new and ever exciting features installed in it. Here are few things that need to be considered while shopping and using a fan:

• You must know what is the actual size of the interior in which you want to install your fan and thus choose a fan accordingly
• Look out for additional features such as illumination fixtures and remote controls
• Choose the paddle size accordingly
• Look out for the total cost
• Look out for the construction and structure of the fan as airflow efficiency depends on it
• Check whether the fan is energy star rated or not. It can save you utility bills of around 50%
• Look out for best brands such as Modern Fan Company, Hunter Fans, Fanimation and more. You can search internet or interact with your mates to get the best results
• Look out for the appropriate mounting system
• Check whether the blades being used in the fans are straight or not, fix them otherwise
• Number of blades
• Length of blades
• Pitch of the blades
• Look out for the best place in the interior for mounting the fan. Usually people place it in the center
• Always read the set of instructions, which comes with the product
• Distance of the fan from the ceiling fan
• Speed of the motor
• Big blades and strong motors provides good services
• • Lights: almost all the fans are provided with illumination fixtures. The choices of the bulbs usually ranges from incandescent to halogen forms. You can also opt for the more than than one illumination regime in a single fan; it requires the use of the fitters. One can also look for uplights and downlights as and when required.
  • Finishes: The finishes of the fans accentuates its classy look. Therefore, be precise in your selection.
  • Mounting hardware: There are a few types of of mounting system available for the fans. These systems include standard mount systems, extended mount systems, flush mount systems, and slope mount systems. Ceiling fans are usually provided with a 6-inch downrod. Hugger mounts can also be used for the reducing the distance between the ceiling and the fan.
  • Warranty: It is a prominent feature of a ceiling fan. Warranty is required so that you can have any defects fixed if persists while using your product. Confirm it, it is available only for fixed span of time and some brands make it available for motors, some for body, some for both and some offers it for different span of time on either the motor or the body. Duration of the warranty period can vary too.
  • Controls: Standard controls usually involve the use of the pull chains. Generally, the wiring of the switch is done to the wall switch to avoid any defects in the pull chains.
  • For ultimate comfort, a remote control is recommended. It comes in two forms, the wireless device and the wall mounted. Is should control all the features of the fan including illumination fixtures. Remote controls have advanced features these days like sleep mode, security settings, speed varying mode and more. Sleep mode switches the fan of according to a set time by the user while speed-varying mode changes the speed accordingly at nights.

Few advantages of Modern Ceiling Fans

Here are few merits of ceiling fans:

• For areas having many seasons in a year, a ceiling fan is advantageous as it offers cooling in summer. It saves you a lot of power and you do not need to use thermostat.
• During winters, you can alter the wirings of the fan; it makes the fan rotate clockwise. This clockwise motion moves the generated hot air above the fan and besides the ceiling. As a result, interior becomes warm. It saves you bills for lowering thermostat in winters. Some fans come with already fitted system for warm air in winters. These are effective in high or vaulted ceilings. However, not all fans are fitted with these systems, therefore you should check and confirm at the time purchasing it.

Continue reading »]]> One of the leading brands: Hunter Ceiling Fans

Hunter is one of the leading brands of ceiling fans. It is known worldwide for its wide range of products and exceptionally good services. Let us have a look at some of the best pieces of hunter fans.

HUNTER HOTEL ORIGINAL

This fan comes up with adaptair, which gives you comfort to adjust your fan’s blade pitch accordingly. The cumulative effect is the adjustable atmosphere in winters and summers. It keeps you super cool in hot melting days and gives you warm air in winters. Adjusting the blades is quite easy. The adaptair technology is one of the latest innovative inventions of hunter fans. View link to buy the hunter hotel ceiling fan.Some of the other features of this fan are:

• Mounting requires mounting parts
• Availability of cast iron (CI) housing
• Availability of oil bath
• Availability of stylish and matching light kits
• Black body finish
• Cherry blades finish
• Warranty on motor

HUNTER ORIGINAL 42″ FAN

It is a compact structured fan having some deviations from the classic piece. Its other features are:

• Bronze body finish
• Walnut and Cherry blade finishes
• Oil Bath system
• Warranty on motor

HUNTER FAN WHITE

It has all the same features as mentioned in the above fan. The difference is only in its white body finish. It has oil lubricating system and warranties available on the motors.

HUNTER FAN BROWN (52”)

Some of its features are:

• Availability of chestnut Brown body finishes
• Availability of Oak finish
• Warranty on motor
• It is energy star rated
• 52” blades available
• Requires additional parts for mounting

HUNTER FAN BLACK (52”)

It is a classic fan and has almost same features as mentioned above. The body finish available is antique black.

HUNTER FAN WHITE

It has all the features same as described above. It is available in white body and blade finishes.

HUNTER OUTDOOR FAN

It is a unique and well-engineered fan suited best to greenhouses and with many more interiors. Some of its characteristics are:

• Bronze body finish
• Teak blade finish
• Warranty on motor
• Availability of CI housings
• Availability of Oil Bath System
• UL Listed
• Requires additional parts for mounting

HUNTER OUTDOOR TEXTURED BLACK

This fan can be assembled accordingly as per the requirements. It provides a great blend of blades and accessories to match the interiors. Some of its features are:

• Textured Black body finish
• Availability of CI housings
• Availability of oil bath system
• UL Listed
• Warranty on motor available
• Availability of accessory blades with different sizes and finishes

HUNTER OUTDOOR WHITE

It has almost all the features same as described above. However, it is available in white body finish and white plastic blade finish.

HUNTER BEAR CREEK

It is an attractive piece because of its looks and design. Its metalwork is unique and accentuates its class and it is best suited to casual and informal interiors. Some of its features are:

• Availability of large 52 inch blades
• Availability of veneer blades
• The blade pitch is 14 degrees
• Availability of strong motor
• Good options for mountings are available
• Availability of bowl light system
• High class bulbs
• Availability of unique pull chains

HUNTER CORONADO FAN

Is has a compact motor and many other features such as:

• Availability of very unique amber bronze body finish
• Availability of banana leaf blade finish
• No wobbling in ceiling canopy
• Warranty on motor available
• Availability of 3 choice system for mounting: one can choose which suits best

HUNTER CORONADO FAN (SAND)

It has almost all the features same as described above. The difference is in the provided finishes only. It is available in the sand body finish and sand carved wood body finish with 56 inches span.

HUNTER ROYAL PALM

As the name reflects, it is a royal piece. It reflects royalty and its manufactured have made it by conceiving a fan that might have been used by the royals of ancient times. It is symbol of class. Some of its features are:

• Availability of wide range of light kits
• Availability of Faux Leather body finish
• Availability of Cherry Veneer finish for blades
• Availability of Real Rattan finish for blades
• Availability of Candelabra bulbs
• Availability of bowl lights
• Light kits are optional
• No wobbling in ceiling canopy
• Warranty on motor available
• Three choices available for mounting
• 56 inches blade span available

HUNTER ALCHEMY FAN

It is a modern piece and offers contemporary designs. It is known for its strong airflow and other techniques of regulating air in the room. Some of its features are:

• Availability of 54 inches blades
• Availability of veneer blades
• Blade pitch is 15 degrees
• Big strong motor
• Availability of good options for mounting
• It is a energy star rated fan
• Indoor ceiling fan
• Availability of three speed for motor

HUNTER EURUS FAN

The Hunter Eurus Ceiling Fan for online purchase

This fan is named after a Greek god. It is a contemporary fan along with awesome looks and few awesome features. These are:

• Availability of 54 inches span for blades
• Availability of veneer blades
• Blade pitch is 17 degrees
• Big strong motor
• Availability of good options for mounting
• It is a energy star rated fan
• Availability of light kits
• CFL bulbs
• Myriad remote control features available
• Availability of 5 inch downrod for altering the length of the fan
• Three coffee bleach blades
• The body finish is brushed nickel

HUNTER LUGANO FAN

It is the most famous design in Europe and come up with some exciting features such as:

• Availability of 56 inches span for blades
• Blade pitch is 15 degrees
• Big strong motor
• Availability of good options for mounting
• Availability of light kits
• Halogen bulbs
• Myriad remote control features available
• The body finish is brushed nickel
• Lugano Ceiling Fan in Bengal (wooden style)
• Lugano Brushed Nickel
• White Hunter Lugano

HUNTER ORBIT FAN

The orbit fan has good airflow efficiency and is one of the best fans in the business. It is simple, sober, and attractive ceiling fan. Few of its characteristics are:

• Availability of  Brushed Nickel body finish
• Availability of Maple blade finish
• No wobbling in ceiling canopy
• Warranty on motor available
• Good range of options available for mounting
• 36 inches of blades span available

HUNTER TRIBECA FAN

This fan reminds you about the urban designs. It is a contemporary and sleek design fan along with some awesome fashionable looks. Some of its bold features are:

• Availability of 60 inches of span for blades
• Blade pitch is 15 degrees
• Big strong motor
• Availability of good options for mounting
• Myriad remote control features available
• It is recommended for use of ceilings of height nine feet or above
• Body finish available is Satin White

HUNTER 1886 LIMITED EDITION

It is truly a gem of a fan. It has a good design, strong motor and is an enduring piece. It is known for its airflow efficiency and is a good mover of air in the room. Some of its features are:

• Availability of unique Midas Black body finish
• Availability of Dark Cherry blades finish
• Availability of two carved blades
• Provided with additional decorative downrods
• Warranty on motors available
• Availability of 60 inches of span for blades

HUNTER COVENT FAN

This fan is a blend of sophisticated elements and new technologies and is a Victorian style. Few of its features are:

• Availability of 56 inches span for blades
• Blade pitch is 15 degrees
• Big strong motor
• Availability of good options for mounting
• Availability of light kits
• Light kits are optional
• Candelabra bulbs
• The body finish is burnished brass
• Availability of veneer blades

HUNTER KILLINGTON FAN

It is combination of good finishes, designs and looks. It is a simple piece along with some awesome features. These are:

• Availability of 56 inches span for blades
• Big strong motor
• Availability of good options for mounting (three choices)
• Availability of light kits
• Candelabra bulbs
• Bowl lights are available
• The body finish is leather brown
• Cherry and walnut veneer blade finish options are available
• No wobbling in ceiling canopy
• Warranty for motor available

HUNTER ST. MICHAELS FAN

It is a classic fan having traditional looks. It is lavish and luxurious in looks and few of its bold features are:

• Availability of Egyptian bronze body finish
• Availability of 52 inches span of blades
• Availability of scavo light fixtures

Therefore, on overall basis conclusion is quite simple that Hunter is one of the leading and best brands in the market and you all should look to but their products.

For more information on ceiling fans, please visit modern ceiling fans for a full collection or Just Hunter Fans

Continue reading »]]> Best Places to Buy Ceiling Fans and Light Fixtures

There are quite a few hubs of ceiling fans, light fixtures and other related accessories. however, you all need to choose the correct place to get all the required things. Let us have a look at few of them:

Dimmers.net

The dimmers are usually related to the brightness of the lights. The lutron dimmer is a core foundation product of dimmers.net Their main function is to change the brightness accordingly. The process involves varying of the voltages to change the intensity of the output. Dimmers.net offers a wide range of products; some of them are listed below:

Maestro Dimmers: Single Pole

These are the dimmers possessing high microprocessor technology. Some of the special characteristics regarding their functioning are:

• Availability of easy operations for increasing the brightness to full intensity by pressing the switch two times
• One gets the option to set the delay for switching off the lights. Just tap and hold the switch for this purpose.
• Light emitting diodes displays the required light level.
• Availability of single pole wiring
• Single gang wallplate

CFL and LED dimmers

From past few years, it has been noticed that CFLs and LEDs are much more energy efficient than halogen sources and hence preferred these days, but their dimming is a bit difficult. New CFL·LED dimmers with HED Technology easily eradicates these problems.

Lutron C·L dimmers

It operates on HED Technology and provides dimming for halogen and incandescent bulbs. It is also capable of dimming mixed sources.

Maestro IR Dimmers

These dimmers possesses following categories:

• Easy adjustment and setting up of the lights from anywhere
• Silver button indicates favorite light level
• Compatible with remote controls
• LEDs glow soft
• Availability of customizable delayed fading of light
• Availability of full dimming
• Power failure memory

Maestro Wireless

It gives you full control over lighting with enlisted characteristics:

• Very easy to set up
• Addition of required components any time you want
• No need of extra wiring
• Compact structure
• Control of lights from any place
• Energy efficient

Modern-Fans.com

Modern Fan Company is one of the biggest and best companies all across the globe to sell ceiling fans and other accessories with such great control over the market. This company not only cares about your pockets but also provides you with the best options that you could get. Ron Rezek produced this company. Ron hated copying ideas of other people and therefore applied unique techniques and ideas in products of Modern Fans. All fans are exceptionally good with unique features having great magnitude of compatibility with all kind of interiors. It has a bunch of sleek, contemporary, lavish ceiling fans.

Some of the best pieces of Modern Fan Company are:

Halo fans

The Halo ceiling fans have quite good air moving efficiency. It is suited to high ceilings and is a slim model, luxurious in looks. It provides quite good circulation of air. It has a contemporary look, which is preferred these days.

Lapa fans

This fan is a simple and sober form of a ceiling fan differing to some extent from the traditional ones. Its air moving power and efficiency are its plus points. Along with its awesome fashionable looks, it also is a great mover of air in the room and hence has quite a bit high air moving efficiency. Its contemporary look suits best to offices and business firms.   Here at unique fans we highly recommend the Lapa based on an excellent motor and great over all design which just showcases class and sleekness.  View to purchase the Lapa Ceiling Fan

Nimbus fans

It is a compact and uniquely manufactured ceiling fan, which can entice anyone by its looks. It provides air in all the directions and operates quite smoothly. It has aerodynamic design along with sleek looks.

Stella fans

Dave Ellis designed the Stella ceiling fans. The Stella fan is simply manufactured with contemporary looks. It has fashionable looks and good air moving efficiency.

Flute fans

While manufacturing Flute, the airflow efficiency was kept in mind. It has a simple design, which may look like a traditional piece.

UFO fans

The UFO fan is unique piece differing largely from standard fans. It is a great mover of air in the room and has quite a bit high air moving efficiency. It generates good cooling effect and is preferred for modern interiors.

Modern-Fans.com also sells fans of other brands as well (it is not only modern fan company blades). For instance, the Nantucket Savoy House and the Celion, the Casablanca fans and hunter brand is also a prominent part of it. At Modern-Fans.com, one could get all the required accessories as well, like flush mounts, downrods, light fixtures and more. This company provides you the best designs by best brands available. Anyone having queries regarding fans and accessories can contact on this number 1-800-447-5240 and clear them.

Lighting4art.com

Lighting4art is one of the biggest sellers of light fixtures and other ceiling fan accessories. It starts its database of products with picture lights having a large variety in that. Picture lights are very easy to install, the owner even can do it on own. All picture lights are provided with mounting hardware, which may be directly mounted where required. You may need a screwdriver and a tool to make the required hole. Lighting4art provides picture lights such as LED Picture Lights, Classic Contemporary, SL Series, XL Series, Mantel, Gemini Picture Light, Horizon LED, Hyde Park, Monopoint, Framers, Track Lighting and many more.

It also features the display lights with a wide range of options such as Line and low Voltage Clamps, Portable Spot Lights, Surface Mount, Lite Clamp, Surface Flexible and many more.

Another spot to buy ceiling fans would be the Hunter fans website.

Continue reading »]]> Top Brands of Ceiling Fans

There are quite a few ceiling fan brands active in the world. However, it is not required to get details about all of them. Here is a little discussion and details about the best brands regarding ceiling fans:

Casablanca Ceiling Fans
Casablanca is considered as one of the biggest sellers of ceiling fans. Its fans are known for their strong airflow and ever-lasting quality. Their characteristic has been to make the world move with them by creating unique pieces every now and then. This company is always striving to make a trend and let every other person to follow it. Quality of the fans is quite exceptional. Along with the outstanding services mentioned above, they also offer reasonable prices, good warranty periods and free home delivery services.

Craftmade Ceiling Fans
Craftmade Company is known worldwide for its variety in pieces with some of the best unique styles. This company not only provides with good pieces but also keeps an eye at the pockets of its customers. It is always offering affordable rates. Quality is exceptionally good and other services such as warranty, free deliveries are very good.

Ellington Ceiling Fans

This company is active since last 25 years. It is known for its innovative designs of ceiling fans and lighting fixtures. The focus of the company has always been to create attractive, reliable, and strong pieces. Normal fans are not preferred these days be people, advanced versions are being used in all households. Not only in households but these are being used in offices and companies. It provides you with fans of advanced features, which increases efficiency and comfort level. Other services such as warranty periods, free deliveries and more are very good reliable.

Emerson Ceiling Fans

J. W. Emerson was the founder of this company, which brought a huge revolution in elements of a ceiling fan. The most prominent ceiling fan element is obviously its motor. Emerson furnished some of the best motors and launched them in the market. These motors used advanced technologies, which got rid of many demerits such as heating, noise and more. Other services such as free deliveries, warranties are always there to be taken.

Fanimation Ceiling Fans

Fanimation is one of the biggest sellers of ceiling fans in past few years. It offers its customers with a wide range of ceiling fans with contemporary touches or old-fashioned modified versions. Fanimation manufactures its fans with very good quality equipments and sophisticated elements. Overall, fanimation provides many options for the ceiling fans and one can choose according to the type of interior s/he is living in. Warranty periods, free home deliveries and other services are quite good and reliable.

Hunter Ceiling Fans

This company is in this world since past 100 years. It invented its first piece 100 years back and since then has never looked back. It has become a huge revolution in ceiling fan field. Hunter manufactures myriad fans today, keeping an eye at the cost of all of them. It produces low budget fans for households and high-class fans for modern interiors. It is quite good and reliable at other prominent services such as warranty, free deliveries and more.

Kichler Ceiling Fans

This company came into existence past 70-80 years back. It is originally not a ceiling fan company. It started its innings selling light fixtures. It is always been known for its unique products and quite outstanding services for its customers. Since past few years, it has started selling ceiling fans as well and has been quite successful in this business. It has been selling good quality products and is competing very hard with some of the other big brands. All styles and designs are available in this company. Services such as warranty periods and other ones are quite good.

Matthews Ceiling Fans

Matthews Company has revolutionized world by bringing some of the best fans ever. It is known for producing unique pieces having innovative contemporary styles. Some of its achieved feats are:

• Dual Head fans, which rotates on its axis
• Handmade pieces

Brazilian and Indian versions of the above-mentioned fans has also been quite a huge success in the world. Matthews Co. also offers good services such as warranty periods, home deliveries and more.

Minka Aire Ceiling Fans

Minka Aire has been known for its originality and unique designs and styles that it has launched in the market. It has got over 30-40 different styles for your interiors. It also offers quite good services of warranty periods, free deliveries and more.

Modern Fan Ceiling Fans

A genius Ron Rezek introduced this Company. He emphasized on creating unique pieces and no copying of others. Modern Fans Co. is the biggest and most reputed company in selling ceiling fans. Its fans are quite outstanding with a wide range between them. Contemporary, hugger versions, traditional versions are its product themes. It also offers reliable services for warranty periods, free deliveries and serves its customers with the best of its abilities.

Montecarlo Ceiling Fans

Monte Carlo Fan Company is surely a ceiling fan company, not that of jeans. It has changed meaning of design and style by upbringing attractive pieces, which never have been seen before. There natural style fans are being loved by everyone and are in demand these days. It also offers best of services for warranty, deliveries, and other prominent ones.

Tommy Bahama Ceiling Fans

Tommy Bahama is known worldwide for its branded styles that really stamps authority on its products. It has been manufacturing ceiling fans since past few years and has become quite a big success in short time. People who loved Tommy Bahama products have shown a huge amount of interest in its fans. It offers great services for warranty periods, free home deliveries, and more.

Continue reading »]]> Future and New technology of Ceiling Fans

Past

Ceiling fans have become a huge success since they were first produced back in 1880’s. At that time, they were used commercially in markets but there breeze applications made them to be installed in domestic interiors. A time came when one would have thought about vanishing future of ceiling fans because of the invention of air conditioners. However, it did not happened as some of the new companies revolutionized field of ceiling fans by innovating new designs, new technologies and more. At beginning of the usage of ceiling fans, people were not advanced enough. Wobbling, brass motors, glass lights were common in all fans. It persisted until engineers started innovating. By making use of new, advanced motors and different materials along with some new techniques, ceiling fans were revived. Since then blokes have never looked back, new technologies and designs are coming out each day.

Future and changing Technology

Manufacturers these days emphasize on people’s needs. They then manufacture their products filling all the required elements. Future of ceiling fans with invention of many new technologies is surely bright as Sun. Some of the clinching changes and innovations that are affecting future of fans are:

• Quick installation of the fans: Some of the manufacturers promised that there fans can be installed in as less as 15-20 minutes. It sounds unbelievable to install all the elements such as light fixtures, motors, wiring and more in this much less time. However, it has been made possible to do so. All the improvements are needed in ceiling boxes.
• James Dyson has revealed a ceiling fan that has no blades. It is astonishing, but it is true as well. It operates on air multiplier technology and can move gallons of air. He believes that blades can cause uneven air movement therefore developed this model.
• Availability of good electrical elements: The electrical elements being used in the fans are such that it increases the efficiency in all aspects.
• Usage of ceiling boxes, junctions and more such elements has made life easy for labors. This takes less time and is even more accurate.
• Fan Rated boxes are advised to consumers.
• With such easy set of instructions, anyone can install a fan. For this purpose, a leaflet is given by the company, which clears all your doubts and confusions.
• Development of direct current motor systems has contributed substantially towards development and efficient working of the ceiling fans. DC motors are more expensive than AC motors as they use sophisticated circuits, which are costly. However, it is obviously not a waste to spend on DC motors, as they are much more efficient and saves you a lot of energy.

Continue reading »]]> New technologies for ceiling fans

One of the most revolutionizing ideas to run a ceiling fan was to use a DC motor. It has removed AC motors in ceiling fans to wide extent. Some prominent differences make DC motors better than AC motors. These differences are:

• DC motors have in-built mechanism of magnetism while AC motors make use of electric field to generate the same.
• Consumption of electricity in DC is much less, than AC motors.
• DC technology has been providing electricity since past many years but AC has replaced it in household in recent times. That makes one think: Why it was not started earlier. The reason is simple. Simply putting a DC motor into a ceiling fan and make it operate with standard AC supply would not work that easily. There are certain mechanisms that need to be followed in order to accomplish so. These electronics were too costly to get them installed in a ceiling, but it has been made possible these days.
• A company few years back, brought DC motors at reasonable and affordable price range for consumers. That evoked a sense of competition among companies and almost all manufacturers started working on it. Soon after, there were many DC motors available at affordable ranges. This spark leads to the development of eco fans. You can have desired motors from Modern Fan Company.

Which is expensive?

DC motors are more expensive than AC motors as they use sophisticated circuits, which are costly. However, it is obviously not a waste to spend on DC motors, as they are much more efficient and saves you a lot of energy.

Other New Inventions

James Dyson has revealed a ceiling fan that has no blades. It is astonishing, but it is true as well. It operates on air multiplier technology and can move gallons of air. He believes that blades causes’ uneven air movement therefore developed this model.

Working

Its working is quite simple and easy to comprehend. Firstly, air is forced into a cylinder. It is installed with an impeller, which uses jet system. The air is the made to flow in the hollow ring and then is forces out of a slit, which provides cooling. No use of blades has few merits as well:

• This regime avoids use any safety grills in the fan
• Less parts are in the fan
• Easy cleaning and dusting of the fan
• Small motor is good for great airflow efficiency.

Continue reading »]]> Ceiling Fan Facts and Myths

Here are some important facts that one needs to be taken care of while using a ceiling fan:

Mounting

A ceiling fan should be installed on a joist, as weight of a ceiling fan is not too low. It may range from 40-50 pounds. If the joist is not in the center of the interior, then the patterns can be used between the joists. One of the prominent things is to choose the correct mounting system. Fans should be mounted in the center of the interior with at least 7 feet being the distance between the ground and the fan. Mounts can be chosen from the list as follows:

• Standard: These are available with downrods of dimensions 3.5-5 inches having diameter of either 0.5 or 0.75 inches.
• Extended:  This system is used for height of high ceiling dimensions. In this, fan can be mounted having 8-9 feet distance from the ground. Dimensions of downrods available are 6-12 inches, depending on the height of the ceiling. One can confirm the desired length from the company manufacturer.  For more information on modern fan down rods.
• Flush: In this system, the fan is directly attached with the ceiling. Standard fans mostly use the flush mounting system but companies these days are selling the hugger versions of ceiling fans with flush mounting system such as the ball hugger ceiling fan. Its blades are too close to the ceiling, resulting in a less circulation of air, but it is perfect for 8 feet ceiling where a fan with lights would hang too low and may not look good.
• Sloped: As the name suggests, sloped mount system is used for ceilings, which are in the form of arc.

Wobbly Fan

All ceiling fans by the Modern Fan Company are checked prior to the delivery for any defects. In case, fan is moving unsteadily sideways, there are numerous techniques to get it back to steady state. Here are those techniques:

• The first thing to do is to check all the connections. It should be installed very well, correct the connections otherwise.
• Misalignment of blades may result in wobbling of the fan. One should check for it and try to fix it. It can be done by using a straight stick. Compare the straightness by placing the stick on the blades vertically. If any of the blades is misaligned, then one should try to bring it to straight condition, but it should be done very gently. Avoid breaking of the blades. If this not works, then one can make use of balancing kits, which usually come with the product. It fan was not provided with balancing kit, the one can ask manufacturer to provide it. It will be provided free of charge.
• You can search YouTube for fan fixing videos.
• If any of the techniques does not work with you, the one should file a complaint to their fan manufacturer and ask them to send a mechanic or employ the services of a local mechanic if this is not possible.

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Concept

For having energy efficient setup in your home, ceiling fans are preferred these days. A ceiling fan not only cools the interiors on a hot melting day but it also warms it at the time of chilling winter and is functional since past many years. In summer, a ceiling fan creates breeze and sets your interior with soft cooling while in winter its function should be opposite. In winters, all the warm air is collected at the top of the ceiling. Therefore, if the ceiling fan is made to rotate in other direction, it will circulate the warm air collected at the top of the ceiling, which makes your interior a bit warmer.

How to make them Efficient?

Here are some of the key points that one should take care of while using ceiling fans in order to make them as much efficient:

• There are myriad options available for light fixtures, which can be replaced as well.
• Power of a ceiling fan differs in terms of accessories such as light kits and motors. One should keep these factors in mind while assembling a fan.
• A fan without a light fixture certainly draws much less power that one having a light fixture. It needs to be selected very precisely.
• Enormous amount of power could be saved if one installs Star Rated light kits in their ceiling fans. Average value of power saved is almost 50 %. Moreover, a fan with energy star ranking also regulates air much efficiently than a traditional piece. That is the ultimate reason why manufacturers like Modern Fan Company are providing ceiling fans and light kits with Star Ranking.
• The easiest way to save power is to switch off the fan when not in use. It also adds positive slope to the life of the fan.
• The light should be used very precisely. Things such as switching on and off the light or altering the speed many a times will surely consume more power. These types of things should be avoided.
• One of the prominent points is the placement of the fan. Usually, the best place is the center of the interior. You must use a ceiling fan down rod of reasonable length so that blades work efficiently and provide good air circulation. Mounting of the fan should be done at reasonable height to avoid any kind of tragic incident. Lower mounting may result in an injury.

The featured ceiling fan in image is the Altus by modern fans

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