Air Conditioner vs Ceiling Fan

A fan on a hot day or air conditioning on a hot day? Here are the pros and cons.

Key Takeaways:

• While ceiling fans are cheaper upfront, they are less effective at cooling a space.

• Ceiling fans recirculate the same temperature around a space, whereas an air conditioning unit actively cools it.

• For true comfort, an air conditioning unit is the best way to go.

While some see a ceiling fan as a budget alternative to an air conditioner, the features and functionality of the two options couldn’t be further apart. Ceiling fans provide little temperature control while still drawing significant power for their motors.

However, an air conditioning unit is very effective at cooling and function with heating as well. Overall, an air conditioning unit is a no-brainer if you want to cool down (or warm up) your space.