Lack of sleep can contribute to a variety of health issues, including weight gain, an increased risk of heart disease, reduced productivity and concentration, depression, and more. Improving your sleep habits can help you avoid these risks.
We have ideas to help you sleep more deeply for longer. And ceiling fans can help all year round! Here are the top five benefits of sleeping with a fan.
1. AIR CIRCULATION
Having proper air circulation in your bedroom can help in several ways. It helps keep the room ventilated, reducing stagnant odors and promoting better air flow. It has even been shown that the air movement from a ceiling fan aids in your baby’s room by reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by 72%.
Ceiling fans provide air circulation support throughout the year. In winter, change the direction of the ceiling fan to keep warm air trapped at the ceiling circulating throughout the room. When you set your clocks back in the fall and forward in the spring, use it as a reminder to adjust the direction of the ceiling fan as well.
2. WHITE NOISE
There are sleep apps with a “ceiling fan” white noise option and YouTube videos with gentle ceiling fan sounds, but nothing beats the actual old-fashioned fan. We design our ceiling fans to be quiet, but the gentle and consistent hum of the ceiling fan blades can help mask sudden noises during the night, like a dog’s barking or a car alarm.
3. TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Temperature plays a key role in sleeping better. The National Sleep Foundation reported that most sleep experts agree that the ideal room temperature for sleeping is around 18 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit). Of course, having a ceiling fan in your bedroom can help you stay comfortable and cool
According to the National Sleep Foundation, your body’s temperature naturally rises and falls slightly throughout the day, and this pattern is tied to your sleep cycle: “As you feel sleepy, your temperature drops, reaches its lowest point around 5:00 am, and then slightly rises as morning begins. This is why the air in your room can impact the quality of your sleep: if it’s too hot, it can interfere with your body’s natural cooling and make you feel more restless during the night.”
If you’re someone who enjoys sleeping with the ceiling fan on high speed, you’ll love sleeping with one of our high-speed SureSpeed ceiling fans.
4. SAVES MONEY
During the warmer months, more energy is needed to cool a house, leading to higher electricity bills. Ceiling fans are one of the most cost-effective ways to keep yourself cool.
Ceiling fans create what’s known as a “wind chill effect”: the fan’s breeze cools you down without actually changing the room’s temperature. With your fan keeping you cool, you can lower the thermostat. Because your air conditioning won’t have to work as hard, it can help you save up to 47 percent on your cooling costs (this will vary based on local weather conditions and energy rates).
5. CREATE YOUR SANCTUARY
When you return home at the end of the day, you want a quiet place to retreat and relax. Comfortable bedding, a cozy chair, and a soothing color palette are a start, but a ceiling fan can be the finishing touch for the ambiance. Choose a ceiling fan based on your room’s lighting needs, the room’s size, and your style. Use our buying guide for a helpful overview on how to choose a ceiling fan.
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While sleeping with a ceiling fan on can be beneficial, sleeping with a dusty ceiling fan could trigger allergies. Make sure to regularly clean your ceiling fan.
We recommend cleaning your fan every few weeks; if you have asthma, you might want to clean it more frequently.
Check out some of our favorite bedroom fans or our tips for transforming your bedroom. Get one step closer to the sleep you deserve and the rest you need!
