Wether you’re spinning a ceiling fan in your Ashland condo or rocking a table fan in your Medford home, Aztec Electrical has the coolest solutions during the hot summer months! Call us to upgrade or install your electrical systems!
Pennies for Breezes!
Did you know a ceiling fan costs about 1 cent per hour to run? Table fans are even thriftier, sipping just 0.5 cents per hour at 30 watts. At Oregon’s average electric rate of 15 cents per kWh, you could run a table fan all day for less than a Medford latte! Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2024.
Cool Vibes Only!
Fans don’t chill the air—they create a wind-chill effect that makes you feel up to 4°F cooler by whisking sweat off your skin. Ceiling fans rule at spreading that breeze room-wide, while table fans are your desk’s personal AC. Perfect for those muggy Rogue Valley nights! Source: Department of Energy.
Meet the Fan Daddy!
Big shout-out to Schuyler Skaats Wheeler, who invented the electric fan in 1882. This guy took a motor, slapped on some blades, and—bingo! He gave us the desktop table fan. Oregon trailblazers, eat your heart out! Source: Family Tree Magazine.
Ceiling Fans Take Flight!
In 1887, Philip Diehl said, “Hold my beer,” and hung a fan on the ceiling, patenting the first ceiling fan. He even added a light fixture later, this is serious home grown energy management. Source: Family Tree Magazine.
From Hand-Wavers to High-Tech!
Fans started as palm fronds in ancient Egypt. Today, Oregonians love BLDC motor ceiling fans that use 50% less juice and smart table fans you can control with your phone. Evolution level: epic! Source: Orient Electric.
Stat Attack!
Ceiling fans move 287.8 cubic feet of air per minute per watt, which is way more efficient than table fans at 100-200 CFM. That’s why your living room stays breezy while your table fan’s working overtime on your desk. Oregon stats show 60% of homes have at least one ceiling fan! Source: EcoCostSavings, 2024.
Save Like a Superhero!
Running a 75-watt ceiling fan for 8 hours a day costs about $8.64 a month. Compare that to an AC guzzling $50-$100 monthly! Table fans? They’re the Clark Kent of cooling, costing just $3-$5 a month. Save green while staying green! Source: Magnify Electric, 2025.
Fan Fails?
Nope! Fans alone won’t freeze your room. Pair a ceiling fan with your AC, and you can bump the thermostat up 4°F, saving 10-20% on bills. Table fans keep it personal, so you’re not cooling the whole town! Source: Logan Services.
Oscillate & Celebrate!
In 1907, Diehl’s oscillating fan hit the scene, letting table fans swivel like a dance party. Ceiling fans joined the groove with reversible motors by the 1980s, pushing warm air down in winter. Source: Family Tree Magazine.
Eco-Warriors Unite!
Fans use 80% less energy than air conditioners. A typical ceiling fan sips 15-90 watts, while table fans hum at 10-60 watts. In eco-conscious Oregon, that’s like giving Mother Earth a high-five every time you flip the switch! Source: Renogy, 2024.
For sure, fans are your summer sidekicks for staying cool without breaking the bank! Call us to install, upgrade, or geek out about fans. We will keep you breezy! Talk with you soon: (541) 245-8560.