Almost any room is a good candidate for a ceiling fan -- living room, dining room, great room or family room, porch, screened porch and bedroom could benefit from the air-moving properties of a ceiling fan. There are fans designed for porches or gazebos that have plastic blades and weather-tight housings.

What is the ceiling fan used for?

Ceiling fans are ideal for homes because they help to evenly distribute and circulate the air that's in the room. Essentially, the moving fan blades generate a wind-chill effect, and they truly make a room feel cooler.

Are ceiling fans used in USA?

Blame the 1970s energy crisis for igniting America's crush on the ceiling fan. Fans gained popularity because they were less expensive than running air conditioning. Today, they are staples of the American home, whirring away in millions of bedrooms, family rooms and porches.