Ceiling Fans

By scotto987

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Changing your filter is a simple task often overlooked. Sometimes its just because you forget or maybe you don't know where it is. This article will tell you how to change your filter... more »

How to install a fan by your self

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Installing a ceiling fan where there is existing wiring from a previously mounted lighting fixture involves basic electrical wiring and minor mechanical skills. Here are a few steps that we'll walk you through and soon you'll be enjoying cool breeze... more »

How to Know Which Way Your Ceiling Fan Should Run in Summer and Fall

By byllz

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Most people don't know that there fan should be running a certain direction during the summer and fall... more »

How to Survive the Summer without Air Conditioning

By Francine Sanchez

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To many, there is very little less appealing than a summer without air conditioning. In fact, 400 Americans died last year from over exposure to heat. Follow these tips to stay cool and refreshed during the summer months WITHOUT the costly AC... more »

How to install a ceiling fan

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This little number could not only add to the value of your home and the overall look but it could also lower your heating and cooling bills year round. Don’t be intimidated by the install this one man job can be done by even a novice in the ... more »

How to Keep Cool in Summer

By Aimee30

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This is a listing of many ways to keep cool in summer on those hot days... more »

How to Keep Your Home Cool During the Summer

By shadowynight23

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Air conditioners will keep your home cool, but they will also put a dent in your pocketbook. Here are a few ways to maximize your cool during the Summer... more »

How to Buy an Attic Fan

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you've had trouble insulating your home from hot summer weather, you might consider investing in an attic fan. While air conditioning can help to cool air in the livable portions of your home, most attics do not have air conditioning. After ... more »

How to Remove a Ceiling Fan

By Dave Donovan

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Removing a ceiling fan can be an intimidating thought to some people who have never done it before, but in truth, it is a quick and relatively easy job. Having a second pair of hands to help you is ideal, but even the inexperienced ... more »

How to Choose a Ceiling Fan

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Call it good wind chill. Since the breeze a ceiling fan generates makes you feel 2 to 6 degrees cooler, you can raise your thermostat that amount and save 16 to 48 percent on air-conditioning. What makes some fans sell for $50 and others for $500 ... more »

How to Install a Ceiling Fan

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Ceiling fans are great for circulating air in any room whether it’s the summer or winter. Because some ceiling fans can weigh anywhere from 10 to 40 pounds they need to be fasten to the ceiling correctly. If the electrical box in the ceiling is ... more »

How to Stop a Ceiling Fan From Wobbling

By Murray Anderson

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During the heat of the summer (and even in the winter) ceiling fans are a great way to ensure your home is comfortable. A ceiling fan will keep the air is a room circulating, ensuring the room feels cool in summer while in the winter it will ... more »

How to Use a Ceiling Fan to Cut Heating Costs in Winter

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Using a ceiling fan is one of the best ways you can control home heating costs in winter. Fans use very little electricity and can make a big difference in your comfort and in your electricity usage... more »

5 Tips to Selecting a Ceiling Fan

By ~My Design Secrets~

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In addition to adding a dose of style, an attractive ceiling fan comfortably circulates air in a room and can help reduce your electric bill. But it seems to me that many people have a hard time selecting one that is an appropriate size and ... more »

How to Buy a Ceiling Fan

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Ceiling fans serve two main purposed-they keep you cool in hot weather and they look beautiful in a room. You can buy ceiling fans in every shape and size, so you may feel a little overwhelmed when at a store, but in reality, it is pretty easy to ... more »

How to Decide to Install a Ceiling Fan

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Want to save money on utilities or make your heating and cooling systems more efficient? Maybe you just want to make a low-cost design statement in a certain room. A ceiling fan - or several - might be just the ticket... more »

How to Fix a Wobbly Overhead Fan

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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When a ceiling fan wobbles, the vibration can damage the fan and shorten its life. Usually you can trace the problem to one of three sources: The fan isn't securely fastened to the ceiling, the blades are unbalanced or the blades are warped... more »

How to Install a Ceiling Fan

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A ceiling fan can bring comfort to a room. This guide will walk you through installing a ceiling fan anywhere in your home... more »

How to Mount a Ceiling Fan

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Installing a ceiling fan is not difficult if you have all the parts and tools. To mount a ceiling fan, follow the instructions below... more »

How to Set Ceiling Fan Direction for Summer

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A ceiling fan can be a subtle and inexpensive way to make a room feel cooler or warmer. While it's unlikely that a ceiling fan will replace your need for an air conditioner during summer's most brutal months, it can help to circulate cooled air ... more »

How to Add a Brace for Installing a Ceiling Fan

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A ceiling fan with a light can bring a level of comfort to a room without sacrificing your lighting. One of the first steps in installing a ceiling fan is to install a brace to keep the fan secure... more »

How to Determine the Right Size Ceiling Fan for a Room

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Ceiling fans can drastically reduce the need for air conditioners in mild climates and significantly reduce their use in hot weather. Choosing the right size for a ceiling fan will optimally cool the room. Here's how to do it... more »

How to Install a Ceiling Fan

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Installing a ceiling fan where there is existing wiring from a previously mounted lighting fixture involves basic electrical wiring and minor mechanical skills. Here are a few steps that we'll walk you through and soon you'll be enjoying cool breeze... more »

How to Install A Ceiling Fan Where A Light Exists

By w1z111

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Today's ceiling fan designs make it feasible to install these units in homes with standard-height ceilings (seven to eight feet). There are numerous options, and installing one where a light fixture now exists is not that difficult to do... more »

How to Install a Ceiling Fixture

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Adding a ceiling fixture to a room isn't difficult, and it can make a lot of difference in your room. A ceiling fixture can be used for a regular overhead light, or to suspend track lighting or other lighting options. It’s a great way to ... more »

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