We have been using fans in most of our rooms for years. A fan is an inexpensive way to keep a room cool. But is it worth it to install ceiling fans in kitchens? If you have been mulling on whether you should get a kitchen fan, this blog will help you. You will find out how having a fan in your kitchen can be helpful.
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Advantages of having ceiling fans in kitchens
There are five major advantages of installing a fan in your kitchen. Read on to know more about each benefit.
Keeps the kitchen odorless and smoke-free
Whether you are an expert cook or a newbie, you will accidentally burn the food you prepare at some point. Also, it is common to have your kitchen smell bad on some days. This can be due to a food item that has gone bad or a kitchen bin that you forgot to empty last night.
If you have a kitchen window, you can open it to let smoke or odor escape. But it will dissipate faster if you switch on your kitchen’s ceiling fan. The fan will circulate the air in the kitchen, pull it up and blow it out of the room.
Keeps the kitchen temperature tolerable
The kitchen becomes hot when you cook on a fire. The heat can make you sweaty and uncomfortable. Operating a stove and an oven makes the kitchen temperature higher than the rest of the home. It makes the kitchen stuffy, and even an exhaust fan doesn’t help in summer.
This is why adding ceiling fans in kitchens is worth it. A fan may not be able to lower your kitchen temperature very fast. But it will provide a steady breeze which will cool the kitchen enough for you to not feel unwell while cooking. This can avoid false fire alarms.
Keeps insects and mosquitoes away
Having a ceiling fan in the kitchen can be partially helpful in seasons when mosquitoes and insects visit it. When the weather is warmer, for instance, in summer or spring, you might prefer to keep the kitchen window open. This will allow air circulation naturally.
But the downside is it can also work as an open invitation to flies. Insects and mosquitoes not only come to the kitchen for the smell but also prefer the lack of air. But if you switch on the kitchen fan, the smell of any odor which helps mosquitoes will be dispersed. Also, the strong wind will put off the insects.
Keeps the power bill low
You might, like many others, make your AC or HVAC unit work harder when you are slogging in the kitchen. You want the cool air to float in there too. But this requires more power. When you use a fan to cool the kitchen, it will also lower the energy bill. A ceiling fan consumes much less electricity and will keep a steady breeze flowing in the kitchen.
Can make the kitchen brighter
A kitchen should have plenty of light. You should have no difficulty seeing while you do all the chopping and cutting. Having a well-lighted kitchen will make the room appear big and keep you cheerful.
While preparing mac and cheese, you will also be able to see if you have achieved the precise color it should be. Some ceiling fans come with a light fixed on them. This kind of fan can be an additional light for your kitchen. The fan will circulate the air in the kitchen, and also be an overhead light source.
Helpful tips for picking a ceiling fan for your kitchen
There are things you need to think about before fixing a fan to your kitchen ceiling. These things matter in a fan’s installation and how it is going to perform after installation:
Features
Ceiling fans come with varying features. You must select a fan that has user-friendly controls. The best fan would be one that would allow you to have both a downdraft and an updraft. Having a fan with this setting would keep your kitchen well-ventilated. Also, you can opt for a remote-controlled fan which would make operating it a breeze. Some can even be operated from your phone!
Location
By location here, we mean the exact place where the fan should be. Placement is essential for enjoying the benefit of a fan to its fullest, and also for safety. Other light fittings should be at a safe distance so that the fan’s blades don’t touch them. Furthermore, if there are overhead cupboards in your kitchen, there should be a proper distance between them and the fan. A fan is often best placed in the middle of the kitchen. Your kitchen should be big enough as well.
Functionality
The blades of a fan play an important part in how the fan will function. So keep the functionality in mind while buying a ceiling fan for your kitchen. Choose a ceiling bad that has lengthy steep angled blades. If you install a ceiling fan with flat or short blades in your kitchen, the air won’t circulate either. You should keep the CFM of a ceiling fan in mind when you get one, it indicates how powerful it is.
Design
Ceiling fans are sold in different designs and styles, and you should select one thoughtfully. Keep in mind the style of your kitchen when you buy one. The ceiling fan should enhance the look of your kitchen. Its design should effortlessly blend in with your kitchen’s theme. Think beforehand if you would like a fan with smart controls, or a fan which comes with a light, etc.
Is it a good idea to install a ceiling fan in your kitchen?
Sure there can be a couple of negative sides to installing a ceiling fan in the kitchen. If you don’t install a fan properly, it can make noises. You have to hire an electrician to wire the power properly so your fan works. If your home has a high ceiling, you may need to hang your fan from a rod so that it is about seven feet above your head. Also, you may not feel the air of the fan if you move to a corner of the kitchen.
But the several advantages of installing ceiling fans in kitchens are worth it. Other than keeping your kitchen ventilated and cooler through air circulation, there will also be an additional light source. The steady breeze will repel insects and also disperse away strong or unpleasant smells. Now you have to judge whether you should get a ceiling fan for your kitchen or skip the idea.
We have discussed how a fan works in this article if you want to learn more about it.
Kitchen fans take up quite some space. You might already have an air conditioner or the ability to open a window instead. It has to be noted though that kitchen fans serve a unique purpose: they can remove odors and keep your power expenses down.
Resources
https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/39/395d063c-9d61-471b-93c3-d8d4b748ee06.pdf
https://www.delmarfans.com/media/catalog/product/pdf/fans/Hunter/Product-Manual/Type-5.pdf
