Why Energy Star Fans Contribute to a Better Planet?

All Energy Star Ceiling fans feature energy efficient technology that is a cut above the rest in the ceiling fan industry. The fans are designed with maximum energy conservation in mind every step of the way. What this means to the final consumer is that by using an Energy Star rated ceiling fan in the home you are not only afforded comfort and style, but you are saving the planet at the same time.

By using an Energy Star ceiling fan and conserving energy, you are helping to reduce the overuse of fossil fuels that cannot be replaced in the environment. The reduction of energy consumption over time can greatly reduce the amount of pollution that is released into the atmosphere. Reduced pollution results in an increase in the chance that the planet will last for many years to come.

With an Energy Star fan you get to save money, save electricity, reduce consumption of valuable fossil fuels, prevent harmful pollution from corroding the atmosphere, and add class to any room in your home. Although there was a time when energy efficiency meant that you had to sacrifice style or beauty, that time has long passed. Today, Energy Star fans are both beautiful and stylish while maintaining energy efficiency standards.

Energy Star Fans Feature Energy Efficient Technology

Energy Star fans also operate more efficiently thanks to improved blade designs. The blades of an Energy Star fan are pitched at precisely the right angle for maximum energy efficiency. Most Energy Star have blades that are pitched around 14 degrees. The blade pitch makes for excellent air movement efficiency when paired with a motor that is equally efficient and powerful enough to move the blades without overworking.

A curved fan blade design will move more air per minute than flat blades. In addition to greater air movement, these blades will put less wear and tear on a motor. The fan motor can operate at a lower speed with curved blades and still achieve adequate air movement in a room.

Energy Star ceiling fans use improved motors to increase overall energy efficiency. These motors are built to last longer, run quieter, and use less energy than a standard ceiling fan motor. A conventional ceiling fan motor is only able to convert 1-2% of the energy it uses into beneficial air movement while the average energy star rated fan is able to convert about 50% of the energy that the motor uses into air movement.

Energy Star fans come with advanced remote control that can be used to turn the fan on and off or adjust the speed based on room temperature. Some fans even come with motion sensors that will automatically turn the fan off or on when someone walks into the room. This feature will help eliminate even more wasted energy by making sure that a fan is not left on when there is nobody in the room to enjoy the benefits.

Energy Star Fans Save You Money

Energy Star rated fans move air up to twenty percent more efficiently than conventional ceiling fan models. This means that an Energy Star fan can move the same amount of air as a standard fan while using as little as half of the electricity that a standard model would use. The result—increased comfort for a fraction of the price.

Energy Star ceiling fans consume about half of the power that a conventional ceiling fan would consume through average daily use. This amounts up to an annual savings of approximately $15-20 or as much as $30 depending on the region that the fan is used in. Even more savings can be realized overtime with the use of multiple Energy Star fans in a household.

Another way that an Energy Star ceiling fan save money is through the additional air conditioning and heating savings that can be realized when a ceiling fan is in use. With a ceiling fan in a room moving adequate air, the thermostat of the air conditioner in the summer months may be increased about 5 degrees and the room will still feel comfortable. The same savings may be seen during the winter months when the use of a ceiling fan allows you to lower the heating by 3-5 degrees.

Not only do you save on your utility bill when you install Energy Star ceiling fans in your home, you can also save even more money with an Energy Star qualified fan just because the fan is backed by an excellent warranty. In order for a ceiling fan to receive the Energy Star approval it must come with a minimum warranty of 30 years on the motor and at least one year for all other parts and components. What this means to the consumer is that every Energy Star fan that they purchase will carry a minimum warranty with many models offering increased warranty coverage.

Tips for Conserving Energy with an Energy Star Ceiling Fan

Some of the best blade and motor designs are said to be 3-9 times more efficient than the worst models. What this means is that although there are many Energy Star fans on the market, there is still a very vast range between the most efficient models and the least efficient models. There are a few things that you can consider when making the decision to purchase an Energy Star ceiling fan, such as air flow efficiency and blade pitch as well as motor efficiency.

When looking to purchase an Energy Star fan to conserve energy, pay close attention to air flow efficiency of the fan. Airflow efficiency is measured in Cubic Feet per Minute per Watt otherwise known as CFM/watt. This measurement of efficiency is given at each of the fans three speeds—high, medium, and low. You can find the air flow efficiency measurement in a special information box on all Energy Star labeled fan packages.

The air flow efficiency makes it easy to compare models side by side. The energy savings over the life of the fan can be greatly increased just by using a fan with a higher air flow efficiency factor. Keep in mind that in order for a fan to be considered for the Energy Star rating it must have an air flow efficiency of at least 155 CFM/watt at low speed, at least 100 CFM/watt at medium speed, and at least 75 CFM/watt when operated on high speed.

Turn Fan Off When Leaving the Room

Ceiling fans cool by creating a low-level “wind chill” effect throughout the room. In rooms where indoor humidity is not really high, the “wind chill” effect that is produced by a ceiling fan can be very comforting. Just remember:

A ceiling fan only cools your body temperature and not the air within the room. The circulation from a fan creates a wind chill effect that is felt on human skin and does not actually lower room temperature. This wind chill effect is only noticeable if you are in the room so it is important that when trying to conserve energy you only use a ceiling fan when you are in the room.

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Save Even More with Energy Efficient Lighting

While ceiling fans can be substantial energy savers, the use of an Energy Star rated ceiling fan with lighting that is not energy star qualified can substantially increase energy use. It is important to use an Energy Star qualified light kit in order to keep the energy savings.

Energy Star.Gov states that you can dramatically increase the energy savings by not only using an Energy Star rated ceiling fan but also by using an Energy Star qualified light kit with the fan. Since most ceiling fan lights are used an average of 4 hours or more a day, the savings that can be realized through the use of Energy Star lighting attached to a ceiling fan can be very significant.

The average ceiling fan light kit consumes approximately 300kwh/year while the average Energy Star rated light kit cuts consumption to approximately 120kwh/year. About 80% of the possible energy savings from a more efficient ceiling fan come from the lighting. By using Energy Star lighting with your Energy Star fan, you will save 60-80% and you will change light bulbs less often.

Just like the stringent requirements that are required of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Energy Star Ceiling fans and the new EPACT many similar requirements must be met when qualifying a compatible light kit. The following is a list of the requirements for ceiling fan lighting to receive the Energy Star logo.

• All Light bulbs that come with a qualified Energy Star ceiling fan light kit must have a minimum average rated life of greater to or at least equal to10,000 hours

• All lamps should include a manufacturer designation that states manufacturer name, wattage, correlated color temperature, and color rendering index that must be labeled on the lamp or base

• Light kits which include dimming must be able to be dimmed from a factor of 100% down to 30% or less of maximum light output, or be able to be switched from three levels of brightness not including the off position.

• All ceiling fan light kits must come with a minimum of a two year warranty in order to be qualified to receive the Energy Star. This warranty should cover repair or replacement of defective parts of the light kit

Energy Star Fans Add Style to Any Room

Increase the comfort and style in any room of the house with an Energy Star ceiling fan. Not only will you be saving money and the planet, but you can add beauty and class to just about any space with the addition of an Energy Star ceiling fan.

Modern Fan Company offers numerous Energy Star fan styles that fall within varied price points that are sure to be acceptable to most consumers. Currently, over half of Modern Fan Company’s products meet or exceed the criteria set by Energy Star.

Sophisticated designs such as the Altus fan with a blade pitch of 12 degrees are commonplace from Modern Fan Company. The Altus features a shape that is geometrically attractive and natural in appearance. This fan is perfect for just about any room in the home and will not take away from the décor.

For damp or humid environments such as the bathroom, kitchen, or even a covered porch area, the Ball comes in a UL damp rating which makes it safe for use in such environments. This popular model incorporates the simplicity of a perfect sphere that houses the motor. Four blades pitched at 12 degrees and spanning 52 inches make this fan an excellent choice for air movement.

Other Energy Efficient models fall within styles ranging from traditional to contemporary. Such styles add class and comfort to any room in the home without sacrificing energy savings.

For a contemporary look, the Alchemy ceiling fan from Hunter Fan Company is the way to go. Featuring five blades and four finish options this fan is a great choice for a living area or bedroom. The 15 degree blade pitch paired with a light kit that is also Energy Star qualified allow for maximum energy efficiency.