Ceiling Fans: Old School Teaches New Lessons

Keeping cool in the summer time has been made much simpler in
recent years. Rather than trying to keep cool with those
old-school cage-type fans, people can now enjoy the cool air
breezes of the everlasting ceiling fan. Of course, ceiling fans
can be considered to be “old-school” themselves as they were
initially invented in 1886 by John and James Hunter, a
father-and-son duo. The Hunters created the widely known Hunter
Fan and Motor Company which, today, still creates its famous
line of ceiling fans.
 
The Hunter ceiling fans have only recently changed design from
their original model which was essentially a cast-iron design
containing a heavy-duty motor and controlled by a belt.
Technology has played a major part in allowing the company to
modify their designs. In fact, various spin-offs of the
original design were created using a variety of materials
and consisting of a variety of features.
 
The Flywheel type ceiling fan, used primarily in the 1970’s,
were normally made of fiberglass or plastic and were considered
to be quite energy efficient. The gear-driven eiling fans were
quite uncommon and were basically operated by a set of gears on
the motor. These gears would be used to turn the flywheel. There
are also a variety of art-type ceiling fans which come in a
variety of models, shapes and sizes and are used primarily for
show.
 
Technology has also changed the way ceiling fans can be
operated. For instance, many fans now come with a remote
control applet. This allows the operator to change the speed or
reverse the fan’s direction by the click of a button. The remote
sends a signal to a sensor which is often located in the
switch-housing or the canopy.
 
Wall controls are also a modern touch added to some higher-end
fans. The wall control is normally a complex panel with buttons
that allow the user to operate the fan much as they would with a
remote control. However, these fans usually have a few more
functions such as more speeds or a climate control feature.
 
Finally, the new aerodynamic style of blades that you will find
on most fans are considered to be quite energy efficient. These
fans were created using an airfoil rather than the flat panels
of older models. With the increasing popularity of ceiling
fans, it is clear that technology has likely been a major
player. Technology has allowed users to enjoy an energy
efficient ceiling fan while being able to operate it from their

chairs. While newer models and designs are consistently being
researched, it is clear that the popularity of the ceiling fan
will continue to rise into the future.

About The Author: Christine Loxley writes for
http://www.fansvault.com, a website packed with information on
ceiling fans and cooling fans