3 Unique Areas Ideal For Ceiling Fan Installations

Ceiling fans are common in kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms, but you can dramatically change the airflow of your house with the installation of fans in other areas. A trained electrician can wire and install a ceiling fan virtually anywhere in your home and help with airflow during all four seasons.

Learn about a few unique locations and the benefits a ceiling fan can have in these locations.

1. Attics

Even if you do not use the attic space in your home, a ceiling fan installation can go a long way to improve the temperature of your house. During the summer, attic temperatures can get extremely hot, and the heat will seep and impact the home — especially for rooms directly underneath the attic.

With a ceiling fan, you can help move the airflow around and prevent a lot of the humidity and moisture from impacting the attic space. You can also pair the ceiling fan with an attic fan. An attic fan is installed in an attic window or vent and helps push air directly out of the attic. When paired with the ceiling fan, you will dramatically reduce the hot air in the attic space.

Along with the ceiling fan installation, an electrician can install an operation switch panel in your home below the attic. Not only can you manually turn the fan on and off but you will also have the option to set digital timers so the fan does not run all the time.

2. Porches & Patios

It may seem weird to consider outdoor ceiling fan installations, but if you have a roofed patio or porch, ceiling fans can increase the comfort of the space. You can enjoy the outdoors without the direct heat on your body.

The fans will push the air around and provide a cool space, especially in shaded areas. If you have pets who enjoy the outdoors, the fans provide a cool location out of the direct sun as well. A quietly operated ceiling fan will still allow you to enjoy the outdoor sounds of nature.

Additionally, if you like to grill and cook outside, the ceiling fans provide a little extra relief from the grill heat you expose yourself to. Depending on the size of the porch or patio area, you may consider more than one fan installation.

3. Garages

A garage is a similar location to an attic where you do not have as much air flow and circulation. During the hot months, humidity could have a direct impact on your car, tools, and other items you keep in the garage. And a ceiling fan can fit in the back area of the garage beyond the location of the garage door.

Additionally, the open space of the garage gives you the opportunity to install a large ceiling fan. The larger fan blades will help with airflow.

When you are home on a hot day, you can keep the garage door open and run the ceiling fan to help disperse the air out of the garage. The natural flow of air will provide relief as you work on cars and complete other projects in the space.

Like an attic, you can pair the ceiling fan with an exhaust fan to help expel hot air for the space. If your garage has a loft or a crawl space, the exhaust fan can make a big difference in the overall temperature of the area.

For more information on ceiling fan installation, contact our experienced electrical team at Beckstoffer-Welsh Inc. We will help you with every step of the process, including fan selection and installation location.