A.D. Cantelmo Property Management
Our Business is Property Management in Orange County California
Ceiling fans enhance rental properties
First I have to disclose, I love ceiling fans. That being
said, ceiling fans are a practical upgrade for any rental property.
We could do a pros and cons comparison for installing ceiling fans,
but I really can’t think of any cons. Ceiling fans do have plenty of pros.
Looks Great
First, ceiling fans look great and take up no useful space. Ceiling
fans go where nothing else would, on the ceiling. Most upgrades take space that
something else could fit, but not a ceiling fan.
Low initial cost
Ceiling fans are inexpensive and if you as a Landlord are a
do it yourselfer, you can install the fans and save that cost. Fans have come a
long way as far as ease of installation. Home Depot and Lowes have a nice variety of fans to choose from
Saving energy
Ceiling fans save energy cost. Many people will use the
ceiling fans instead of the air conditioner and that will save money for the
Tenant.
Keep the air moving
Ceiling fans circulate the air in a room. I always have my
ceiling fan moving, even in the winter when I am not trying to cool the room, I
reverse the blade movement so it blows clockwise with a switch on the fan and
it blows up just to keep the air circulating in the room. It will also blow
warm air down in the winter to help warn a room.
Duel purpose
Ceiling fan can also come with a light, so it does two jobs;
it is used as a fan and also a light.
Change the decor in each room
Different ceiling fans can be used in different rooms to fit
a certain decor that you like and the different light kits can also give you an
option for lighting needs in any room in the house.
Move it outdoors
Ceiling fans can also be used in an outdoor patio to also
cool the outside area.
Oops, one downside
I feel like I am not being fair to the cons so I will come
up with one. You do need to dust the blades every once in a while.
As you can see, I do love ceiling fans, but I don’t think I
am alone and if you own a rental property, a ceiling fan can be a very
inexpensive upgrade that will make a big difference.
A.D. Cantelmo Property
Management Specializes in Property Management in Orange County
Ca.