Improving energy efficiency and saving money is something most homeowners strives for. Most can achieve their goals by ensuring they invest in quality installations, maintenance, and repairs for their home, especially when it comes to electrical systems. Delaying repairs for electrical needs or ignoring them all together may not seem like something that can have residual effects, but the truth may surprise you. Ceiling fans are one of the most common electrical repair that gets delayed or ignored that can significantly impact the HVAC system and your utility bills. When you have one or more ceiling fans that are not working it needs to be addressed as soon as possible as the source of the problem could be frayed or damaged wired that is resulting in a safety hazard. Getting the ceiling fans repaired is essential and we at Simon Electrical would like to take an opportunity to discuss how ignoring the repairs will impact the utility bills.
Advantages of Ceiling Fan Installations in Summer
Very underrated, ceiling fans are actually a great companion to HVAC systems year-round to assist in the heating and cooling of the home. As the ceiling fan circulates the cool air that the air conditioner created and delivered throughout the house, it helps keep the rooms cooler. Forced-air HVAC system are especially benefited from the usefulness of ceiling fans by making a room feel six to eight degrees cooler without changing the thermostat temperature. During the summer months, the heat rises naturally inside, which is why in two story homes can find a challenge in keeping the second story cool. To help you save money on the utility bills as well as put less wear on your central air system, ceiling fans will circulate the cool air faster, which will then cause the air conditioner to shut off sooner. People also feel cooler under fans because it expedites the evaporation of sweat from the body, helping people cool down quickly as well; making ceiling fans on patios and decks an equally ideal option.
Benefits of Ceiling Fans in Winter
During the winter months, much to some homeowner’s disbelief, ceilings fans enhance the HVAC heating performance. You can keep the warm air from rising by simply switching the direction of the ceiling fan’s blades. The switch that allows you to change the ceiling fan’s directions is found on the portion of the mounted light fixture, near the center of the fan. The blade directional switch may be mounted on the wall switch or on the ceiling fan’s remote control as well with some advanced ceiling fan models. The ceiling fan will aid your heating system essentially as it helps the air conditioning system. Ignoring the repairs of the ceiling fan when it is no longer functioning will cause the HVAC system to work a little harder, increasing the energy use, thus raising the bill as well as adding the additional wear on the system; leading to more repairs.
Residential Electrical Wiring & More in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter & Boca Raton & Palm Beach County, Florida
To ensure the safety and quality of your ceiling fan installation or repair, you need a professional electrician. With Simon Electric, our specialists will come to your home to install additional ceiling fans and/or make the needed electrical repairsfor your ceiling fans so you can enjoy the benefits they provide. Contact us today!
