Before you can determine which ceiling fans are the best, you must decide whether or not you want a ceiling fan or a portable fan. While this may seem like an obvious decision, it can take some time to decide which is best for you. For small rooms, both options offer a suitable amount of cooling. For larger spaces, a ceiling fan will provide greater circulation of air throughout a space, however, will not be as direct as what a portable fan could be. Another thing to consider is whether or not you would like the additional lighting available with many different ceiling fans. This is an additional benefit to ceiling fans compared to portable fans.
Also consider the size of your room. While a portable fan will cool down small spaces, they will also take up a considerable amount of space, while a ceiling fan is unobtrusive and can sit flush to your ceiling. Now you might be wondering, are ceiling fans expensive to run? Luckily, a new ceiling fan is quite economic to operate - especially if you opt for a DC Fan. A DC fan refers to the type of motor used to operate your fan, and will often be labelled on your fan as either this or AC.