Energy Efficient Homes: Ceiling Fans
One of the myths about ceiling fans is that they lower the temperature in a room. Actually, ceiling fans do not lower room temperature. However, they do create a breeze, making room occupants feel cooler and more comfortable. When a ceiling fan is operating, you can usually raise the thermostat sett...
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| description | One of the myths about ceiling fans is that they lower the temperature in a room. Actually, ceiling fans do not lower room temperature. However, they do create a breeze, making room occupants feel cooler and more comfortable. When a ceiling fan is operating, you can usually raise the thermostat setting by up to four degrees during the cooling season with no reduction in comfort. Increasing the room temperature by even two degrees can cut your cooling costs by at least 4%–6%, and in some cases by as much as 8%.
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| spelling | doaj-art-26a7c1f1fe2445929ee35118eeb2ece22025-02-08T05:42:21ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092022-12-0120226Energy Efficient Homes: Ceiling FansKathleen C. Ruppert0Wendell A. Porter1Randal A. Cantrell2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5132-9330Hyun-Jeong Lee3Giovanna Marie Benitez4University of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaOne of the myths about ceiling fans is that they lower the temperature in a room. Actually, ceiling fans do not lower room temperature. However, they do create a breeze, making room occupants feel cooler and more comfortable. When a ceiling fan is operating, you can usually raise the thermostat setting by up to four degrees during the cooling season with no reduction in comfort. Increasing the room temperature by even two degrees can cut your cooling costs by at least 4%–6%, and in some cases by as much as 8%. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/117272FY1029 |
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