For hotels & catering

Ceiling fans are always a good way of creating a sophisticated atmosphere - not only in private homes but in public commercial areas as well, for example hotels, cafés, nightclubs. And why would they not be? Their demand is high due to their many uses: Ceiling fans reduce heating costs, give a refreshing breeze and are a decorative element.

Emphasise atmosphere in seating areas

The use of fans is very recommendable when it comes to the catering industry. A broad selection of diverse types with different shapes, sizes and designs ensures that every client definitley finds the fitting model. Depending on the establishment the suitable designs may vary, for example will a fan in plain white or stainless steel look out of place in a night club, where for example a model with bright coloured blades would be more appropriate. A combination of wood and metal would, however, be a great choice for that special, high quality feeling in a first class restaurant. In short, ceiling fans enhance a set up's very own atmosphere.

Ceiling fans with integrated lighting are a great asset for restaurants and cafés because it conveys a cosy, comfortable mood, at the same time they redundantise the need for an additional use of ceiling lights. One does not have to think of bright, distracting lights, as an installed dimmer provides a useful feature. Therefore the intensity can be matched to the ambience and current time of day.

Installing wall switches

Pull switches are to be exchanged for two wall switches when a ceiling fan is used in the industry of gastronomy. Though being a charming feature, they can prove to be quite a hassle when customers feel the need to pull the strings and turn the ventilation or light on and off. Wall switches prevent unpleasant incidents, allowing to control fan and light seperately. As guest areas will most like have more than one ceiling fan, owners will have to decide whether to control all devices at once or to operate each one individually. In case of the latter it is highly recommended to employ a savvy electrician who can design special circuit diagrams.

Saving heating costs with fans

Heating costs for hotels, cafés and night clubs heavily increase during the winter months as entrance doors are repeatedly closed and opened again, sometimes even staying in that position for a longer time. Cold air is let into the area, whereas warm air rises up to the ceiling. This physical phenomenon causes guests to get cold and the heaters to overwork themselves in order to compensate.

A ceiling fan is an excellent solution. When switched on it circulates the air, mixing warm air from the ceiling with the coldness of the floor, therefore regulating the temperature. This prevents the heaters from working too much and ensures that guests are be kept warm and comfortable. 

Refreshing breezes in summer

In summer ceiling fans provide a refreshing breeze. Opening windows due to high temperatures will not lead to cooling down but to letting the warmth in - the inside will become just as warm as the outside temperatures. Some ceiling fans that are used during hot months send a gentle breeze over the customers' exposed skin creating a comfortable, pleasant feeling, maybe even attracting new guests.

Choosing the right model

Furthermore, fans prove to be useful in restrooms as well. Air is exchanged much faster when the windows are open which is advantageous in case of unpleasant smells.

No matter which room is equipped with a fan it is always important to find the right and suitable power class as the device will not be of much use when chosen wrongly.