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What is a ceiling fan?

Contrasted with air-conditioning, a ceiling fan does not lower temperatures in the room through releasing chilled air. Rather, the fan comforts people in rooms through releasing a breeze. The breeze from an average sized and mounted ceiling fan cools people by circulating the inert tiers of air that face occupants, reducing heat residues. The ease of the latitude of sweltering air prompts a person’s heat diffusion to create a sensation of less heat.

Heat reduction (cooling) manifests separately: chilled air directed at skin reduces heat through convection of relatively moist-free air that is directed towards skin, lowering volumes of perspiration released. This minimizes perspiring. As a ceiling fan blows at people, not rooms, it is wise to switch off a ceiling fan when rooms are not occupied, unless air convection is required for non-humans.

Ceiling fans are ubiquitous appliances in Singaporean households. Many homes install a minimum of 2 ceiling fans and the number may increase according to number of rooms. A ceiling fan is low cost and consumes lower amounts of electricity, compared to air conditioners.

Ceiling fans are a great choice for cooling, with the average temperature in Singapore hitting 27 to 30 degrees Celsius per day.

Ceiling fans are great emergency cooling solutions, especially for large rooms with better ventilation or cavernous spaces. They also consume less energy than air conditioners.

The heat in Singapore can be very unforgiving. On April 2020, the temperature went up to 35 degrees Celsius, adding more discomfort to our daily and sleeping routines. 

Fortunately, there are many options to cool your environment down. 

Today, we’re talking about ceiling fans. They help circulate the stale air around the room to produce a breezy feel. Modern ceiling fans are an excellent alternative to air-conditioners – ceiling fans consume lesser energy and are cheaper to maintain. 

Ceiling fans: How many blades?

The ceiling fan blades affect the quality and output of a fan, though modern ceiling fans do not seem to perform very differently. In fact, innovations in home ceiling fan contours, low resistance blade contours, velocity, and volume improve the performance of residential ceiling fans. Whether you choose 3, 4 or 5 blades, ceiling fans usually cool sufficiently.

While blades might not affect your purchasing decisions, they do improve presentation and output of the fan. Also, every room demands different degrees of cooling. Several demand heavy cooling, while a single fan will suffice for others.  Thus, it is essential to weigh blade numbers when selecting ceiling fan models. 

With less blades, there is usually less weight on the appliance motor. It can thus speed up and release breeze more effectively. Thus, there is better air circulation and enhanced convection of air. This creates a cooling sensation. Also, the individual contour of the blades guarantees that air is circulated well.

A fan with less blades usually rotates faster with a bigger motor. This releases more chilled air. If you seek a low impact breeze, you require a fan with more blades attached. 

Fans attached with more blades produce less noise. Also, fans with more blades are more stable and generate less noise. 

3-blade ceiling fans are lower in cost. They also look more aesthetic. 3 blade fans generate high velocity, take up less electricity, thus saving costs. But these fans are likely to be noisier.

4-blade ceiling fans release less noise and complement rooms with air conditioners, to circulate breezes. They are visually pleasing. But 4 blade fans may circulate air with less speed than a 3-blade fan and cost more than 3 blade fans.

The greatest difference between 4 and 5 blade ceiling fans is usually one of appearance and design. Also, the more blades a fan has, the less noisy it turns out.  However, many blades can slow down motors. Typical ceiling fans deigned for homes come with 4 to 5 blades for enhanced air circulation, less noise emission.

Wait! I have an air-conditioner at home! So is there no use for a ceiling fan?  

The good news is, this isn’t an either-or situation. If you’re on a budget, choosing one over the other makes sense. However, if you have some extra cash to stretch, ceiling fans and air-conditioner can work hand-in-hand. The fans within the air-conditioner aren’t strong itself. Hence, the ceiling fan can help circulate the air-conditioner’s drafts around the room. While the ceiling fan does not lower the temperature, the winds it brings over your skin can give you a cooling sensation. Hence, you’re able to enjoy the cold air quickly, no matter where you are in the room.

In this aspect, you can also save air-conditioning costs by increasing the temperature on the thermostat! 

Ceiling Fans vs Other Kinds of Fans 

I’m sure that most of you have at least one electric fan at home. However, how does a ceiling fan measure up against your typical fan? Is it time for you to change your fan?

Let’s find out. 

Ceiling Fans vs Standing Fans

A ceiling fan helps to disseminate air around the room so that everyone can enjoy the coolness. The standing fan, on the other hand, can only bring that coolness to certain parts of the room. It is highly suitable for any spacious rooms that host a fair amount of people. Modern ceiling fans may also come with smart technologies which you can also integrate into your home. 

On the other hand, ceiling fans are pricier to procure. Despite offering better aesthetics, a ceiling fan requires more tremendous effort and skills to install. Chances are, you’ll need to hire someone to do that for you, incurring set-up cost. Buy a standing fan only if lesser than 3 people are using it, as it can provide a stronger concentration of wind within a small area.  

Ceiling Fans vs Tower Fans 

Aesthetic wise, a ceiling fan gives off a grander look, thanks to its lights fixtures. In contrast, a tower fan offers a minimalistic feel. 

Like the standing fan, the tower fan is portable and works well in a smaller room. Best of all, many tower fans also have a built-in air ioniser that aims to improve your overall respiratory system.  

With that being said, a tower fan cannot hold a candle to a ceiling fan when it comes to cooling down a high-ceiling large room filled with many people. 

Before you purchase your ceiling fan, consider…

The Room’s Size vs the Fan’s Size  

According to fan manufacturing giant, KDK, a large bedroom, such as the living room would require a ceiling fan with a blade length of 56 to 60 inches (142 to 152 cm) to effectively circulate the air. For smaller spaces, such as the bedroom, the fan blade length should ideally fall between 44-56 inches (112 to 142 cm).

You can also get a guide from your vendor. If you’re willing to spend an extra $30, you could even invite one of their contractors down to offer a better gauge.

Fan’s Design 

Since a ceiling is a permanent fixture, choosing a design that will blend in well with the overall aesthetics of your room is essential.

The Ceiling’s Height 

I’m sure you don’t wish to encounter any hazards around the house. According to real estate portal, iProperty, the ceiling fan should be placed at least 2.3 meters to 2.8 meters away from the floor.

The Blades 

It’s not about the number of blades that makes a better ceiling fan. It’s also about their design which could maximise the air circulation. Find out from your vendor which fans offers these superior blades.

Ceiling fan cost estimates in Singapore by model, brand:

Ceiling Fan Installation Cost

•  Average Cost $713
• Average Range $491-$1162
• Minimum Cost $451
• Maximum Cost $1262

Ceiling Fan by model

• Type Fan Cost
• Standard $50 to $300
• Low Profile $50 to $300
• Hanging Propeller $150 to $550
• Directional $150 to $800+
• Rotational $200 to $1,500+

Ceiling fan by size

• 29”-36” 75 or less $67-$267
• 36”-44” 76-144 b $67-$508
• 44”-54” 145-225 $94-$682
• 50”-72” 226-400 $87-$756

Top Ceiling Fan & Lighting Shops in Singapore

• Regal Lighting Gallery
• KDK Singapore
• Light Makers Singapore
• Decor Fan SEA
• L&H Lighting
• Sembawang Lighting House
• Yafen.sg
• Philips Lighting
• Home First
• Lights N Showers
• Three Cubes Singapore

Best-selling models of Ceiling Fans in Singapore

• Spin Quincy Ceiling Fan (comes in 43”, 52” and 60”)
• Crestar Airis 56” 5 Blade Ceiling Fan with LED Light
• Fanco F-Star DC Motor Series (36,46,52 inch)
• Acorn Futuriste AC-308 50” ceiling fan
• Amasco Wale Ceiling Fan 41″
• KDK Ceiling Fan U48FP 48″
• AeroAir Ceiling Fan AA-120 42”/52”
• Samaire Frankfurt Ceiling Fan SA575 57”
• Fanco Acon Ceiling Fan 42”/52”
• Fanco B-Star DC Motor Series (36,46,52”)

How Much Does It Cost to Install A Ceiling Fan?

$75 – $150

The usual price of ceiling fan installation is $75 to $150 with spending around $150 to $350 for both parts and labour. Hiring a technician to install your ceiling fan might cost $50 to $75 per hour and may take 1.5 to 2 hours. If an electrician is summoned, the hourly rate is $40 to $100 per hour, taking at least 2 hours to install.

Ceiling Fan installation costs

• Ceiling Fan unit :  $50 – $320
• Labour  :   $75 – $150
• Mount  :   $8 – $15
• Down rod  :   $6 – $80
• Wiring   :                   $210+
• Parts & Labour   :   $150 – $350

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