12 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Ceiling Fan
Important Factors to Consider While Purchasing a Ceiling Fan
While purchasing a ceiling fan, we only consider the color, design and price of the ceiling fan, but there are more attributes one must pay attention to.
Some more parameters that need to be considered for better performance and energy efficiency of ceiling fan would be the technology of the fan, BEE star, air delivery, etc.
With a better understanding of the below parameters, you will be able to choose the best ceiling fan as per your requirement.
- Sweep Size: Sweep is the length of one blade tip to the opposite blade tip. You can choose the sweep size of the fan for your room size by taking reference from the table below.
| Room Size | Fan Sweep | Our Model |
|---|---|---|
| up to 75 sq. ft. | 900 MM | Smart J1 |
| up to 100 sq. ft. | 1200 MM | Smart E1, A1, R1 |
| up to 400 sq. ft. | 1400 MM | Smart H1 |
- Watt: Higher the wattage, higher the electricity consumed. Always choose fans with lower wattage for energy efficiency.
- Technology: BLDC Technology consumes only 32W compared to ordinary fans (75W). It saves energy and cost.
| Technology | Watt |
|---|---|
| BLDC Technology Ceiling Fan | 32 W |
| 5 Star Ceiling Fan | 50 W |
| Ordinary Ceiling Fan | 75 W |
- BEE Star: Higher BEE star means lower electricity consumption. Always prefer a higher BEE star fan.
- Air Delivery: Higher air delivery ensures better airflow in the room.
- RPM: Choose higher RPM fans with balanced blade angles for efficient air delivery.
- Motor Winding Material: Copper winding provides better durability than aluminum.
- Ceiling Fan Controls: Options include regulator, remote, or smartphone controls.
- Noise: BLDC fans operate with less noise compared to ordinary fans.
- Heating of Motor: BLDC motors generate less heat, maintaining room comfort.
- Maintenance: BLDC fans require minimal maintenance, unlike normal fans that need capacitor changes and repairs.
- After Sales Service: Always choose brands that provide reliable customer support.
Comparison of Ceiling Fans
| Specification | Normal Ceiling Fan | OCECO BLDC Ceiling Fan |
|---|---|---|
| Sweep | 900, 1200, 1400 | 900, 1200, 1400 |
| Watt | 75 W | 32 W |
| Technology | Induction | BLDC |
| BEE Star | 1 to 5 | More than 5 |
| Air Delivery | 220 CMM | 220 CMM |
| RPM | 350 | 350 |
| Motor Winding | Copper or Aluminum | Copper |
| Controls | Regulator | Regulator, Remote, Smartphone |
| Noise | High | Low |
| Heating of Motor | Yes | No |
| Maintenance | High | Low |