Energy experts agree that a ceiling fan will reduce your energy bills by providing additional cooling and better circulation so you can lower air conditioning costs. Before you choose a fan, measure the room’s length, width and ceiling height so you’ll choose the correct size fan for the space. You don’t want a fan to overpower the room. And for safety’s sake and fan efficiency, don’t install a ceiling fan lower than 7 feet from the floor. If the room has a low ceiling, choose a fan that hugs the ceiling.
A fan should be sized for the square footage of a room. For a room less than 50 square feet, use a 29-inch fan, for a room 75 square feet, use a 36-inch fan, for a room 100 square feet, use a fan 42-inch fan, and for a room 225 square feet, use a 52-inch fan….