Ceiling Fans And Roof Turbines
Did you know that ceiling fans and roof turbines could be saving you a lot of money? They’re extremely efficient and can do a lot to improve the temperature of your home, winter or summer. Here’s a look at what you can do with your roof turbines and ceiling fans to improve energy efficiency and save money.
Most of us are used to turning on the ceiling fan to cool things down in the summer, but it can also be used during the winter. Turning the switch to make the ceiling fan run clockwise will pull warm air down from around the ceiling to lower levels. That means less energy spend heating. If you’re going to be buying a new ceiling fan, make sure it’s one that can be reversed. These very efficient fans can cut your costs by as much as ten percent.
During the summer, ceiling fans are an excellent way to cool, too. They work extremely well in areas where the climate is dry – by moving hot air around, they encourage sweat to evaporate. That has a cooling effect, and you’ll feel significantly cooler. Ceiling fans can be used to make areas of over a hundred degress Fahrenheit feel a lot more bearable. They can also be used along with evaporative air conditioning to improve the effectiveness of those devices. That’ll let you set the thermostat lower than you would be able to otherwise.
Roof turbines are overlooked, but are just as helpful as ceiling fans, if not more. Also called spinaways or whirligigs, these light spinning vents pull hot air out of the roof cavity. They’re waterproof, need no power, and spin in even a little bit of wind. However, any well built roof turbine will be able to withstand even high speed winds and hurricanes.
They’re useful because the area between the ceiling and roof can get very hot during the summer, even when insulated. Some of this heat is going to get into your living space unless you remove it, and that’s what roof turbines do. They’re easy to install, and you don’t need to be an experty to do it. Just measure with care and do some research before you start.
Roof turbines can also be a big help in the winter. They prevent the buildup of moisture in the roof area, keeping your wood from decaying. They also keep your insulation dry. Since wet insulation is a lot less effective than dry insulation, that’s a big bonus. A roof turbine is yet another inexpensive, easy to install device that can make a big difference in your energy costs all year round. You’ll pay less, and you’ll use less, reducing your carbon footprint easily.
