What happens if you leave a ceiling fan on all the time?

Leaving fans running when there is no one to benefit from the air is simply wasting electricity. Also, most fans run on motors that produce heat when running. This heat is small, yes, but a room where a fan is left running is literally wasting energy and adding heat to your home.

How do you measure the distance of a ceiling fan?

Standing on a step ladder as needed, hold one end of a tape measure to the tip of a fan blade on a fully assembled fan. If the unit has an even number of ceiling fan blades, extend the tape measure to the end of the opposite blade and record the distance from tip to tip.

What would happen if you hit your head on a fan?

If the fan’s center part hits your head. You’re in serious trouble. Even if it’s light, falling from a height would impart it with enough force to cause grievous head injuries. The wings at high speed can result in similar trauma to face and neck region.

How far does a ceiling fan have to be from the wall?

18 inches
Choosing the Appropriate Mounting System Ceiling fans should be installed, or mounted, in the middle of the room and at least 7 feet above the floor and 18 inches from the walls. If ceiling height allows, install the fan 8 – 9 feet above the floor for optimal airflow.

How is a 52 inch ceiling fan measured?

Ceiling fans are measured by the full size of their blade span (also called blade sweep), which is the diameter of the circle that you see when the fan blades are in motion. Or, in other words, fan blade span reaches from the tip of one fan blade to the tip of the blade directly across.

Can you get a concussion from hitting your head on a ceiling fan?

Household accidents that seem relatively minor can cause concussion. For example, striking your head on a ceiling fan while cleaning it or hitting your head while entering the attic or basement.