Best Ceiling Fans With Lights

In a turbulent economy and with the US growing increasingly "green", new importance is now given to ceiling fans. Style was always important, but now consumers see ceiling fans as a cost-effective way to trim a little off the electric bill. Sorting through the hundreds of choices is sometimes difficult, but is not impossible.

First and foremost, the cost...

Like anything, a buyer gets what he or she pays for. Although a ceiling fan with lights is available for purchase around $100, do not expect it to last long. If you want a durable fan, expect to pay at least $200. Beacon Hill, Studio Series or Savoy products all fit the bill for cost and quality.

Online or in the store?

Online purchases almost outnumber in store purchases today, so when it comes to ceiling fans with lights, the choice is up to the buyer; however, consider the cost of shipping. If free shipping is not available, it could cost $50 to get the fan to the door, sight unseen. Menards, Home Depot and Sears have models up and running, ready to see and touch before you make a purchase.

Now for the installation...

The timeless question, should you install the fan yourself? Before making this decision, consider what is involved with installation. You have to cut through drywall, rewire the fan, and possibly rewire the switch. This might sound easy, but if you do not know what you are doing, it could get disastrous. Most stores can recommend an installer, or even do it themselves for a marginal cost.

Ceiling fans with lights represents one of the best ways to lower heating and cooling costs, and easily pay for themselves within a year or two. A decent fan with lights is available almost anywhere, as long as you do not go for a cheap model.

If you are not mechanically inclined, be careful when installing a fan