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There are a couple of additional things to consider, if you’re choosing a ceiling fan with a built-in light: Some ceiling fan remote control kits include a wall mount for the remote. Mount it next to the wall switch where you’re used to turning the fan on and off, and you’ll be able to find the remote whenever you need it. Accessories Ceiling medallions Of course, the choice is up to you, depending on your preferences and which style you prefer, but it’s good to have an idea of everything that’s available on the market.During hotter weather, the remote-control fan can be set to one of six wind speeds to provide either a subtle, gentle breeze, or a stronger circulation of air around the room. There’s a timer as well, which can be set to either 1 hour, 3 hours or 6 hours, to avoid leaving the fan on for longer than necessary by accident. It’s a five-blade fan, with the additional benefit of having a built-in frosted-glass light. The overall appearance is modern, with a satin-chrome finish and silver blades; if you have other steel- or silver-coloured fixtures in your conservatory, this won’t look out of place. In fact, it will add to the overall room décor. Cold white light may not appeal to everyone (although it can also be useful if you need to illuminate the space clearly). It can help to choose a light with a range of colour options so that you can be sure there will be some warmer/more neutral tones.

But conservatories aren’t the most practical of rooms, as on hot days when the sun shines onto them, they can get exceedingly hot. The interior traps UV and heat even if it’s overcast outside, and opening the windows tends to do very little! It’s also possible to connect them to a dimmer switch, which isn’t possible with all of these units. Instead of using a remote control, the light has to be controlled by a switch, and the fan is turned on and off using pull cords that hang down from the fan. Instead of a bulb, the light uses a long-lasting LED light board, so there will be no inconvenient bulb changes required either. Also, the light and the fan can be used independently of each other when only one function is required. There are several reasons why ceiling fans have stayed popular for so long, and one of these reasons is because there’s very little that can go wrong! Unlike air conditioning units, which have a lot of different components (and also require frequent maintenance) fans have a much simpler design. The higher the number of blades, the more natural balance there is within the fan. This means that a fan with more blades tends to produce less noise than one with fewer blades.MDF is commonly used for ceiling fans. This is affordable and very stylish. MDF blades work great in most rooms, although they will start to droop if exposed to moisture. Some conservatories can get damp, so this is worth bearing in mind depending on the humidity levels in your conservatory. Ceiling fans usually have between three and five blades, although some may have as few as two. The number of blades doesn’t actually dramatically affect performance (in terms of cooling power); however, it can make a difference to the noise of the fan. Fans with more blades tend to be quieter.

Read the instructions thoroughly before you begin the installation. If there are videos available from the manufacturer, be sure to watch them so that you fully understand the process. Larger blades are also better at softly circulating air around a larger space. Shorter blades are great for smaller rooms as the airflow is more direct. If you are sitting directly underneath a fan with very short blades, you may get a little chilly, whereas a fan with large blades will spread the movement of air. Blade MaterialNot all fan/light units will be compatible with dimmer switches. If you know that having the choice to dim the light is important to you, make sure it’s compatible before you buy it. You may need to message the manufacturer if there isn’t sufficient information about the product available online. Metal is one of the most popular choices. This is a good choice for conservatories as it’s durable, stylish and should be rust proof. One of the main downsides to this fan unit is assembling and fitting it. The included instructions are quite basic, but there is an assembly video online that helps make the process easier. Moerun include two ceiling rods, of 15 cm and 20 cm, to make the fan compatible with different ceiling heights. A rod of 50 cm can also be requested separately. There are three fan speeds, and two light settings, as well as the option to run the fan and light independently of each other – they don’t both have to be on at the same time. A remote control comes included which makes it easy to operate all of the functions from any part of the room. Thanks to the design of the remote control, it’s also simple to turn the fan on and off at night time without being able to see the controller, meaning it would be suitable for use in a bedroom as well.

Whilst all fans have blades, they’re not a one-size-fits-all design. There are a few different features you may wish to look out for, depending on what you want your fan for. Number of Blades and Blade LengthWood is a great option if you’ve got more money to spend. Fans with wooden blades are often more expensive than MDF and plastic, but they are solid and durable. Be aware that wooden blades can be heavy, so you will need to be sure that the ceiling is strong enough to take the weight of the fan (as is the case with all fans!). Suitable for medium/large conservatories, the 132 cm Westinghouse Bendan Ceiling Fan comfortably cools rooms of up to 25 m². The size of the receiver is more crucial. It has to fit inside the ceiling mount housing of your ceiling fan or in the ceiling itself. If the receiver is too big to fit inside the fan, you’ll have to remove the electric box, push the receiver through, then reattach the electric box. This creates an extra step during installation.