Ceiling fan installation

Pandilex

Hello

I want to get a ceiling fan for my living room because it has a high ceiling and so the heat rises up.

Does anyone know if they actually work at pushing hot air down or if the breeze they create cancels it out?

I can buy these from B&Q but I am totally useless at DIY so I think I would need to pay someone to install it. Are they easy to install? What kind of tradesman should I look for to install it?

Thank you for any advice.

StuC75

Ceiling fans will have a switch to change the direction that they spin in, and because the blades are angled it will either push the air down (that's warmed up) from the ceiling or draw It up and circulate it around.

That way you have it running in one direction in the summer and the other way in winter...

Assuming you are a competent DIY'er & understand basics of electrics - its easy to install if replacing an existing light.. They do have a bit of weight & force when spinning so need to ensure they are fitted securely (into a ceiling joist\beam as opposed to rawl plugs into plain plasterboard,that other fittings might be ok with...)..

Waldir

Hi Pandilex,

I just installed one 2 weeks ago in my living room, and I am delighted! ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/Westinghouse-52-inches-Ceiling-Fans-Chrome-White/dp/B002028GI4 )
It does circulate the air nicely, and is completely silent.
For winter, make sure you choose a fan that turns as slowly as possible, to avoid feeling drafts.
And as StuC75 said, the fan needs to have reversible direction for winter, to pull the air up, otherwise it would feel cold under the fan even with heating on.

I'm not sure which trade is needed, as I managed to install it with my wife... so it's not too hard. It was just heavy to hold while screwing, and took some time locating a strong beam to screw into.

Waldir