Marta Pia wrote:
Hello,

I'd love some advice regarding ceiling fans. I am buying a new house
which has no central air and no ceiling fans. Central air is too
expensive a proposition at this point, so I was considering putting
ceiling fans in all the major rooms to improve air circulation and
cooling. Downstairs doesn't present a problem, but upstairs the
ceilings are just 7 feet high. There are three rooms upstairs =
15x15, 12x10 and 10x8. Are ceiling fans an option here? I've heard
about the 'hugger' models, but are they going to be effective,
espcially in the smaller room? If I do put them in, what do you
suggest for a blade length?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Take Care,
Marta

Frankly I think ceiling fans are overrated. They can be convenient in
some situations and you may well have that situation downstairs, but with 7
foot ceilings, I don't think I would want one, even a hugger.

Any number of appliance fans are made. I suggest considering some sort
of fan designed to sit on the floor. Depending on your location, you may
want a window A/C for a bed room. I really hate trying to sleep when it is
warm and humid. A mobile fan will allow you to try it out in different
rooms so you can decide if it will work and if so you can buy more like it.

In any case good luck and stay cool.


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