Earning
the ENERGY STAR
While ENERGY
STAR qualified
ceiling fans use
improved motors
and blade
designs, you can
dramatically
increase your
savings with
ENERGY STAR
qualified
lighting. If
your fan doesn't
include
lighting, be
sure to purchase
an ENERGY STAR
qualified light
kit. This
lighting is
efficient and
long lasting, so
you won't have
to make frequent
bulb changes.
Remember, saving
energy prevents
pollution.
To save energy
while using a
ceiling fan,
whether with a
standard or an
ENERGY STAR
model, (use the
following tips):
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Ceiling
fan
performance
and
energy
savings
rely
heavily
on the
proper
installation
and use
of the
ceiling
fan.
Here are
a few
tips to
ensure
quality
and
product
performance.
Note:
consumers
should
read and
understand
manufacturer
instructions
before
attempting
to
install
a
ceiling
fan.
-
Choosing
the
Appropriate
UL-Rated
Electrical
Box.
Make
sure
that
you
use
the
appropriate
UL-listed
metal
box,
marked
"For
Use
With
Ceiling
Fans."
This
outlet
box
is
mounted
above
the
ceiling
and
also
is
the
point
where
the
fan
is
attached.
This
box
houses
all
wiring
needed
to
operate
and
connect
the
ceiling
fan.
If
you
are
replacing
a
ceiling
fixture,
most
likely
you
will
need
to
replace
the
electrical
box.
-
Mounting
the
Ceiling
Fan.
If
possible,
the
ceiling
fan
should
be
anchored
to a
ceiling
joist.
In
the
case
that
the
joist
is
not
located
in
the
center
of
the
room,
a
special
ceiling
fan
mounting
bracket
with
spiked
ends
should
be
installed
between
joists.
Keep
in
mind
that
ceiling
fans
can
weigh
as
much
as
50
pounds!
For
tips
on
installing
a
ceiling
fan,
click
on
the
file
below.
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Balancing
a
Wobbly
Fan.
All
fan
blades
should
be
balanced
prior
to
shipment;
however,
if
the
fan
is
wobbly
after
installation,
there
are
ways
to
fix
it.
First,
make
sure
that
all
connections
are
properly
aligned
and
tightly
fastened.
Check
the
alignment
of
the
blades
by
holding
a
yardstick
vertically
along
the
edges;
you
may
be
able
to
gently
bend
a
misaligned
blade
holder
back
into
proper
place.
If
all
blades
are
aligned,
a
balancing
kit
can
then
be
used
to
pinpoint
the
culprit.
These
kits
are
either
provided
within
product
packaging
(e.g.,
balancing
clips
and
blade
weights)
or
can
be
sent
by
the
manufacturer
free
of
.
-
Turn
Off
When
not
in
the
Room.
Ceiling
fans
cool
people,
not
rooms.
If
the
room
is
unoccupied,
turn
off
the
ceiling
fan
to
save
energy.
-
Using
the
Ceiling
Fan
Year
Round.
In
the
summer,
use
the
ceiling
fan
in
the
counter-clockwise
direction.
The
airflow
produced
by
the
ceiling
fan
creates
a
wind-chill
effect,
making
you
"feel"
cooler.
In
the
winter,
reverse
the
motor
and
operate
the
ceiling
fan
at
low
speed
in
the
clockwise
direction.
This
produces
a
gentle
updraft,
which
forces
warm
air
near
the
ceiling
down
into
the
occupied
space.
Remember
to
adjust
your
thermostat
when
using
your
ceiling
fan
-
additional
energy
and
dollar
savings
could
be
realized
with
this
simple
step!
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Want to
improve your
heating and
cooling
performance at
home? ENERGY
STAR can help
you improve your
home. |
