A ceiling fan is an appliance that is used to circulate air in a room. It consists of a rotating assembly of blades attached to a rotating hub, which is mounted on the ceiling. Ceiling fans can be used year round and are an excellent way to keep cool during the summer months. The use of ceiling fans may reduce energy consumption by cooling people directly rather than heating them through their building’s heating system, which reduces the heat load on AC units as well as the electricity needed to run them. Some ceiling fans suffer from drooping after some time of usage. Let us see the cause behind this and how to avoid it.
Why do Ceiling Fan Blades Droop?
Using ceiling fans outdoors (high humidity place) when they aren’t rated for outdoor use is one of the most common reasons the blades sag. Cheap blade material, heat, humidity, and other weather phenomena can warp the blades. Cheap blades are made with processed sheets of particle materials (sawdust, byproducts of wood, and glue). Humidity causes the bonds in the blades to loosen, causing them to droop, and adding heat to the mix speeds up the process.
How do I stop my ceiling fan blades from drooping?
If you want to prevent ceiling fan blades from drooping then you should avoid purchasing a cheap quality ceiling fan. These cheaper fans have ceiling fan blades made up of low-quality material that gets affected under humidity and heat. Secondly, don’t use the ceiling fan in places having high humidity like outdoors.
