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Ceiling Fans – a Size for Every Space
One of the best things about ceiling fans it that they are
available in a variety of colors, types, sizes, and prices.
You can find a fan that will look great with almost any type
of room décor, and by having one you will learn just how
valuable they can be in circulating the air in your home. It
is far less expensive to run ceiling fans than it is air
conditioning, and there are many days that you can get by
with air movement instead of needing a lot of cooling.
Ceiling fans even have a place in smaller rooms in your
home, because they come in very small sizes for just such
reasons.
A ceiling fan can make a vast difference in the environment
of your kitchen. Kitchens are prone to a lot of build-up of
everything from odors to heat. By keeping the air moving
with a small ceiling fan, you will decrease these build-ups
and make working in your kitchen a far more enjoyable
activity. Any time the room feels small and stuffy to you,
you’ll be able to flip the switch and bring the feeling of
an outdoor breeze right on in.
The majority of ceiling fans range in size from a blade span
of 44 to 52 inches. Obviously, not all rooms can accommodate
a fan that size. That’s why manufacturers have started
producing what they call “micro” and “petite” fans, because
they know that smaller rooms can need even more ventilation
than larger ones do. As a result, there are now numerous
smaller fans on the market in many different styles to meet
your needs in your den, office, kitchen, or bathroom. A few
of these models and brands are listed below.
Monte Carlo Fans
Monte Carlo has a line of damp rate fans they call micros,
because the blade span is only 24”. Models with a UL or CUL
listing are appropriate for use in damp areas, such as
bathrooms or patios. With a 60-watt bulb, you can light up
the space. The blades are water-resistant so they won’t warp
and become unbalanced. For versatility, these small fans are
available in brushed nickel with mahogany blades, royal
bronze with teak, and white with white.
Westinghouse
Westinghouse calls their smaller fans the Petite collection.
The 30” reversible blades on the fan with the white housing
can be switched from white to whitewashed pine to fit in
with the look you are trying to achieve. If you choose a
brass finish, it will come with 2-sided oak and walnut
blades. The light kit holds a 60-watt bulb which provides
plenty of light in most rooms. In addition to the small fans
listed above, the Westinghouse collection also includes 30”
brass fans and one with an aluminum housing with light maple
blades.
Hunter
Hunter gives you some mid-range fan choices. Their lines of
36” Bainbridge and ORBit fans fall comfortably in between
the tiny 20” models and the huge ones with 52” blade spans.
The white Bainbridge comes with reversible blades that can
be turned to either white or bleached oak, a frosted globe
light kit, and flush- mount hardware. The sophisticated
ORBit fans are available in choices such as a brushed nickel
housing with cool grey/maple reversible blades or a white
housing with white blades. You can also purchase a light kit
and a remote for the ORBit series.
Casablanca
Wailea is the name Casablanca has given their line of
smaller ceiling fans. These high-quality fans have
moisture-resistant, direct drive motors backed by lifetime
guarantees. The blade span on these models is 31 ¼”. These
fans look truly elegant even though they’re very small. The
housings come in antique brass or brushed nickel and have
black matte blades. A Casablanca fan is sure to make a
positive statement in any small area where you hang it.
Adding extra fans in your home can efficiently increase the
amount of air that circulates and make sure the cooler air
gets to every corner of the house. If you’ve ever tried to
put on make-up or shave in a hot, stuffy bathroom, you’ll
understand why these smaller ceiling fans are virtually a
necessity. There’s no reason to feel stuffy and hot any
longer. You can go out and buy an affordable small ceiling
fan and install it yourself.
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