Our tests have found that even cost-conscious options can provide great airflow CR engineer Bernie Deitrick tests ceiling fans by measuring their airflow and speed, among other things. By Mary H.J.

Unlike air conditioners, ceiling fans don’t lower a room’s temperature. But running a ceiling fan can save energy and money by allowing you to turn your thermostat up a few degrees or even shut your ...

Ceiling fans look attractive and can also make your utility bill look less daunting throughout the year. For instance, if you have central air conditioning and also run a ceiling fan, you can raise ...

If you’re still using traditional ceiling fans at home, why not make the upgrade to smart ceiling fans? These devices offers lots of benefits, starting with compatibility with digital assistants and ...

An air conditioner may be the first appliance you think of as a respite from the heat, but it isn’t always the smartest (or cheapest) fix. Nor does it have to work alone. Turning on a ceiling fan at ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

For the warm spring days before you’ve pulled your air conditioner out of storage, a ceiling fan is a time-tested way to stay cool. Far from the noisy, pull-cord-operated fans of my childhood, there ...

Almost 90% of American households use air conditioning, and 66% of that is central AC. The regions with the most AC use are the Midwest and South, according to the U.S. Energy Information ...

Ceilings don’t get much attention until a room feels short and closed in. You can’t raise them without a major remodel, but you can trick the eye into seeing more height and breathing room. A few ...

If you’re furnishing an outdoor or semi-outdoor porch, patio, or veranda where you’ll lounge on warm spring days, you may want to supplement the shade with a ceiling fan — it’s a great way to keep ...