Cool Down with FANtastic Savings!

  Hurry in to beat the heat with our in-store FANtastic Ceiling Fan Sale! Individual discounts applied to each fan purchased!  This is the time to change out those outdated ceiling fans for something more on trend and ENERGY EFFICIENT! In honor of our 90 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, every fan purchase qualifies you to win a $90 Creative Lighting Gift …

The Ceiling Fan Dilemma

It's the classic debate- to ceiling fan or not to ceiling fan...that is the question. Yes, the tell-old tale of two people who just cannot seem to decide on whether or not to install an air moving mechanism in the middle of their perfectly particular space- is still a common occurring debate today. When approached by customers struggling with this …

Ceiling Fans: A Crash Course in Selection

Looking for a fan can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Let us make it a fun and pleasurable experience! We have experts ready to help you sift through the process. We only carry the best brands, following strict motor quality guidelines including Minka Aire, Emerson, Monte Carlo, Fanimation and Kichler. There are many factors to consider …

Hinkley Lighting

* Hinkley Lighting is one of our most popular brands seen throughout our showroom. They are a fourth generation family lighting company that has developed into one of the most well-respected designers and manufacturers of high-quality lighting fixtures in the world today. Their lighting has been defined by superior materials, distinctive designs …

Ceiling Fans Save $$ in Winter Too!

Most people only think of ceiling fans for summer use, when in fact there are many benefits to using them in the winter.  In any given room there are layers of air with varying degrees of temperature; the warmest air  is near the ceiling.  In the winter months you should run your ceiling fan in a clockwise direction.  This pushes warm air up …

DC Fan Motors

  For 2011, manufacturers are concentrating on producing ceiling fans that offer better energy efficiency and quieter operation. In order to achieve these goals, most manufacturers are offering more choices utilizing DC motors. DC Motors have several advantages over the traditional AC motors commonly found in previous generations of ceiling …

Ceiling fans are cool

One affordable way to stay cool in the summer heat is to install ceiling fans. "The best way to understand the benefits is to do a few simple calculations," Joe Rey-Barreau, education consultant for the American Lighting Association, said in a news release. If the ambient air temperature is 80 degrees F, your body will feel as if it is 72 degrees …

Plan now for the summer heat: be a fan of fans

Ceiling fans — a technology used by our grandparents — are an effective and relatively inexpensive way to feel more comfortable. Energy Starfan-light combinations use about the same amount of electricity as a light bulb and are about 50 percent more energy efficient than conventional fans. In addition, according to the ceiling fan industry, “Using …

Ceiling Fan Motors…What makes a Difference?

The heart of every ceiling fan is the motor. The motor is responsible for producing quiet operation while driving the blades for air movement. Look for high-quality motors with heavy-duty windings and sealed bearings that are permanently lubricated. Smaller, less powerful motors found on lower quality fans may produce higher operating temperatures, …