When buying a ceiling fan, the number of blades is also important. If the sound of a ceiling fan might bother you, choose one with more blades . Fans with five blades, for example, are quieter than those with two or three blades. That said, fans with fewer blades can turn faster, meaning they produce more wind chill whilst using less energy.

On a ceiling fan remote control, the controls for the fan speed should be separate from the controls for the lights to prevent confusion. Ceiling fans always have three different speeds. Your remote control should reflect that with three different buttons, one for each speed. Reversible One of the main downsides to this fan unit is assembling and fitting it. The included instructions are quite basic, but there is an assembly video online that helps make the process easier. Moerun include two ceiling rods, of 15 cm and 20 cm, to make the fan compatible with different ceiling heights. A rod of 50 cm can also be requested separately. When it comes to the light, it’s very bright – potentially too bright for some people to use later in the evenings. But it works well even in rooms with high ceilings, with enough potency to powerfully illuminate the room. Has a choice of two 'warmer' light settings, as well as a white light - these are less harsh and more comfortable Ceiling fan remote control kits can be universal or specific to a particular brand of ceiling fan. Most ceiling fan remote controls will list the compatible brands in their description. This makes it easier to determine if the receiver will fit inside the fan housing, but it isn’t a guarantee. Your best bet is a kit that is specific to the brand of your ceiling fan. Universal kits are usually cheaper, but they don’t always fit. BatteriesCeiling fans circulate the air in your room to keep you cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Designed to be installed in place of your central ceiling light fitting, they give you a fan and light in one - a great way to brighten your room and save on heating bills. Whilst all fans have blades, they’re not a one-size-fits-all design. There are a few different features you may wish to look out for, depending on what you want your fan for. Number of Blades and Blade Length Ceiling fans that are “down-rod” styles may not have room for the receiver unit. If that’s the case, you may have to push the receiver up into the ceiling. This will limit the range of the ceiling fan remote control. Key considerations Size Reversing the direction of the fan can help warm the room. In the winter months, hot air rises to the ceiling. Instead of leaving warm air trapped at the ceiling, the reversed blades will work to spread the air around the room. Fans with Built-In Lights When used as either a light or a fan, this unit works well and looks stylish. The unit has a minimalistic, modern appearance with a silver-coloured aluminium casing, PVC lampshade and a concealed LED light board.

When the weather gets warmer, using an air-conditioning unit can seem like a great idea. However, regardless of whether you already have one installed, or would consider a unite fitted in the future, you might be interested to read some of the benefits of investing in a ceiling fan instead (in fact, I say “investing”, but one of the primary benefits of ceilings fans is that they are a much more affordable alternative!) A remote control comes included, from which it’s possible to change the light colour, activate the fan, and control the fan speed. The light and fan can be used independently of each other and there is also a timer function; you can set the fan to switch off after 1/2/4/8 hours. A ceiling fan will remove unwanted heat from the conservatory, and they’re also surprisingly useful in the winter months too. Ceiling fans are much more cost-effective than air conditioning, and you don’t need a lot of space, as they are simply mounted to the ceiling.The size of the receiver is more crucial. It has to fit inside the ceiling mount housing of your ceiling fan or in the ceiling itself. If the receiver is too big to fit inside the fan, you’ll have to remove the electric box, push the receiver through, then reattach the electric box. This creates an extra step during installation. Before installing a ceiling fan remote control, use the pull chain to set the fan to its highest speed and use the other pull chain to turn the lights on. This is the required pull chain setting that the remote needs to work properly. FAQ Q. Where is the receiver box supposed to go? It’s a five-blade fan, with the additional benefit of having a built-in frosted-glass light. The overall appearance is modern, with a satin-chrome finish and silver blades; if you have other steel- or silver-coloured fixtures in your conservatory, this won’t look out of place. In fact, it will add to the overall room décor. Larger blades are also better at softly circulating air around a larger space. Shorter blades are great for smaller rooms as the airflow is more direct. If you are sitting directly underneath a fan with very short blades, you may get a little chilly, whereas a fan with large blades will spread the movement of air. Blade Material It’s also one of the more customisable options featured on this list (in case silver, chrome and steel aren’t your thing), with several different colours available to choose from. The fan is available with darker, wengue-wood-effect blades, as well as dark-pewter blades which create a more retro, ‘50s look (this option also complements modern spaces that favour neutral tones like creams and browns).

As a fan, it measures 109 cm in diameter and has three speeds to choose from. Whilst some fans need to be used on their highest setting at all times to make a noticeable difference, the Moerun Modern Ceiling Fan is sufficiently cooling even on its lowest speed. It’s also quiet, rotating almost silently apart from when used on full power, which means it can be used when watching tv or listening to the radio. Bring high-tech innovation to any Hunter fan by using our compatible ceiling fan remote accessories. Today, we're used to controlling almost every household appliance and fixture with the simple touch of a button. Hunter offers universal and replacement ceiling fan remote control options that make your fans both easier to operate and more energy-efficient. WALL-MOUNTED FAN REMOTESOn the first two speed settings, this is a very quiet fan. It gets marginally louder on the third (and fastest) setting, though not enough to be too disruptive – it just might disturb sleep. There are three LED light settings to choose between: ‘white’, ‘yellow’ and ‘natural’. For times when intense light is desired, the white light provides a bright option, but for other situations, the two warm lights offer a more comfortable alternative.