Summer is knocking at our doors and so it is time we prepare for the rise in the mercury levels over the next few weeks and months. While an air conditioner can definitely help tackle the treacherous heat, installing an AC in every room and running them all day long is not an economically viable option. And that’s when fans come to the rescue. They are not only economical in terms of their running cost but they also cost far less than an air conditioner. But before you buy a fan for your home, you should know what type of fan you should buy and the things that you should look for when you buy one. Let’s see what they are.

1.    Determine the type of fan you should buy.

The first thing to do is to determine the type of fan that you should buy. This would majorly depend on the room that you want to install it, the size of the room, and your requirement. For example, if you want to buy a fan for a standard size living room or bedroom, it is best to go with a ceiling fan. However, if the room is too big for a ceiling fan to deliver enough air, you should either install two ceiling fans or install wall fans or pedestal fans in addition to a ceiling fan. Similarly, if you want a fan for personalized cooling, one that you can place on your table or a kitchen countertop, you can buy a table fan.

2.    Calculate the size of the fan.

Once you have determined the type of fan that you should buy, the next step is to decide the size of the fan. The size of a fan (also known as sweep size) is measured in mm and it depends on your room size. Let us take a look at the room sizes and the corresponding ceiling fan sizes.

1.    Look for a fan with high air delivery.

The amount of cooling a fan provides depends on its air delivery. The same is measured in CMM or Cubic Meters per minute. It is the volume of air a fan displaces every minute. The higher the air delivery, the more the air a fan displaces, the more the cooling. If you are looking to buy a ceiling fan for a standard size living room (75 to 120 sq. feet) then you should go for one with an air delivery around 230-250 CMM.

2.    Go for a feature-rich fan.

The new-age fans are rich with features. For example, the smart fans that come with smart control options are the new buzzword. Similarly, ceiling fans with integrated LED lights are a craze among ceiling fan buyers. Energy efficiency is another important feature that one must look for in a fan as it not just helps save on energy bills but also helps contribute to the environment. The features may vary depending on the type of fan. For example, a pedestal fan’s most unique feature is the oscillation feature that allows uniform air delivery to all parts of the room.

3.    Check the warranty the seller is offering.

Whether you want to buy a ceiling fan or a pedestal fan or any other fan, you must always check the warranty offered by the manufacturer. That’s because warranty offers peace of mind that if anything goes wrong the manufacturer will take care of the same. The longer the warranty, more the confidence manufacturer has in their product. But don’t just buy a fan because a manufacturer offers a generous warranty. Read online reviews to find out if the manufacturer honors the warranty by offering good after-sales support.

Last But Not Least

No matter what fan you buy, it is important that you by from an established brand that has a good reputation in the market. We, therefore, recommend our readers to check out Luminous India fans before they make a final buying decision. That’s because Luminous is one of the most reputable brands in the fans industry in India and it offers a wide range of superior quality products that too at reasonable rates.