Consumer Reports: Ceiling fans can bring cool savings

by Jennifer Emert

Thu, June 10th 2021, 7:17 PM UTC

To optimize the power of your fan - hang your fan high - they work best when the blades are 7 to 9 feet above the floor and from 10 to 12 inches below the ceiling.(Photo Credit: Consumer Reports)

Ceiling fans cost very little to run, and when used with your air conditioner, you can actually raise the thermostat by about 4 degrees and feel just as cool.(Photo Credit: Consumer Reports)

And CR says your energy savings doesn’t end with using ceiling fans. Choosing an LED or CFL light will last longer, use less energy and save you money.{ } (Photo Credit: Consumer Reports)

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To optimize the power of your fan - hang your fan high - they work best when the blades are 7 to 9 feet above the floor and from 10 to 12 inches below the ceiling.(Photo Credit: Consumer Reports)

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