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Record Heat Wave Boosts Power Use and Churns Ceiling Fan Demand
Ceiling Fans provide homeowners with an air conditioning alternative to beat the heat wave.
(PRWEB) July 29, 2005 -- High temperatures in Tucson, AZ have been over 100 degrees for over a month, making it ones of the hottest periods on record. While Arizona is often hot in the summer time, the heat has even extended to the east coast. With temperatures approaching 100 degrees along the major east coast cities, residents are looking for ways to cool off. Clearly air conditioning and staying indoors are effective ways to cool down. However, air conditioning uses a lot of electricity in order to provide these cooling effects for a home or business. When many people use this electricity, it can strain the power grid and run up energy bills for everyone.
One alternative to straight air conditioning use during a heat wave is to combine some air conditioning with ceiling fans. During the heat of the day, running the air conditioner is a good idea for safety considerations during extreme heat. However, during the evening and early morning hours, a person can obtain many of the cooling benefits by running their ceiling fans along with light or no air conditioning use. Ceiling fans help to circulate cool air during the summer time. This enhances the affects of air conditioning. For more details on how ceiling fans can cool the air and cost comparisons with air conditioning, review this guide http://www.ceiling-fans-ceiling-fans.com/resources/efficiency_Energy.htm
Selecting the right ceiling fan is important. If you select a ceiling fan that is too large, you will use more electricity than you need to in order to cool the room. The length of the blades is also an important concern and should be designed to match the room size. The speed and power of the motor is important too - the ceiling fan needs to be able to circulate enough air. A home contractor or ceiling fan retailer can provide a calculation that can help you determine the ceiling fan features that you require. This helpful guide can also provide some quick hints http://www.ceiling-fans-ceiling-fans.com/resources/Guides_Fan-Fundamentals.htm.
In addition to saving energy and reducing heating bills, ceiling fans also make great decorations and can help to enhance the appeal of a room or home. In addition to many different colors, materials, and styles of fan blades there are many accessories that are available for ceiling fans. Lights are often a great way accessory for ceiling fans. Many people like to have their light sources hang down from the ceiling in order to create an effective lighting scheme. There are many different lighting types and decorative accessories available for ceiling fans. For more information on ceiling fan accessories, you can review the following accessories guides: http://www.ceiling-fans-ceiling-fans.com/resources/Ceiling-Fan-Accessories.htm.
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