Ceiling Fans
Price vs. Performance
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Until
a few years ago, I wore soft contact lenses and couldn’t stand being in a room
with a ceiling fan. Thankfully, I no longer wear contacts but have reached that
wonderful age where I can’t live (comfortably) without a ceiling fan. I now
know, first hand, the difference between a good-looking fan that costs a little
and a good-looking fan that costs a little more.
After recently moving into our new home, my impatient “other half” purchased a
couple of really nice-looking, inexpensive fans from the local “home center”
since I couldn’t decide which ones to order from the line we sell. Not only do I
have to leave “his” fans on high in order to feel a breeze, but I just know that
they are going to wobble themselves out of the ceiling any day now! All of the
fans I have purchased from Monte Carlo, including the ones with the same motor
size as “his” fans, do not wobble and provide excellent air movement.
Below are some guidelines to help you choose the best fan for your room.
For the best air movement choose a fan with a 14º blade pitch and a motor size
of at least 188mm x 20mm. This will move about 8,000 cubic feet or more of air
per minute. Precision bearings provide the lowest resistance for the quietest
fans. Monte Carlo uses only stainless steel roller bearings of quality carbon
steel.
Fans with a 172mm x 14mm motor and 12º blade pitch will provide good air
movement while a 53mm x 14mm or 153mm x 15mm motor and 11º blade pitch will
provide medium air movement. 153mm x 12mm or 153mm x 13mm motors generate very
little discernible air movement at all however, in a really small room they may
still provide enough for comfort.
Other elements such as RPM’s (revolutions per minute), the shape of the blade
and its composition may also affect the cooling effect of the fan. Highly
decorative fans like the banana or palm leaf style wood blades typically produce
a gentle breeze, even on high. It’s most important to find out how many CFM’s
(cubic feet per minute) the fan is capable of moving and the quality of the
construction. The best made fans will not only give the best performance, but
will last for many years.
The cheaper fans I own from the “home center” have the same motor size and blade
pitch as the 2 Monte Carlo fans I purchased here. I paid more for the fans we
sell, but the construction is far superior and that makes all the difference in
the world.
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Great Rooms
Great Rooms are the warmest, most inviting room of the
house. The selection of the correct ceiling fan for this
area will set the mood as well as add comfort and style to
your home. Great rooms require larger fans. Choose from 56''
to 72'' ceiling fans for a welcoming breeze. Don't forget to
choose the correct down rod length and sloped ceiling adapter
to assure proper hanging of this fixture.
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Large Rooms 15' x 15'
Large rooms can be easily styled by selection of the right
ceiling fan. Choose 52'' to 56'' ceiling fans that will help
provide a cooling breeze.
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Small Rooms 10' x 10'
Small Rooms need cooling breezes as much as any room in your
home. Select 38'' to 48'' ceiling fans to assure a perfect
fit.
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Small Spaces - Utility
Small spaces and utility rooms can be difficult. Monte Carlo
can assure the perfect fit with their 24'' to 34'' ceiling
fans. Don't forget to use a flush mount adapter in
situations where ceiling height may be an issue.
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Outdoor
When using a fan that is exposed to the elements make sure
to choose a fan rated for wet or damp locations. The choice
of a Monte Carlo outdoor fan will assure your fan investment
will hold up to the elements year after year.
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Low Ceilings
Low Ceilings can be difficult when a ceiling fan is needed.
Monte Carlo has a wide selection of motor and blade finishes
in their Hugger Collection that will help you cool every room.
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