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Three things in particular have combined to make ceiling fans a far more common component in remodeling projects today than they used to be. Almost every home has at least one now and the first reason is the steadily rising cost of energy. Standard AC cooling systems are just more expensive to operate.

Then reason #2 is that homes have gotten larger with taller ceilings. Ceiling fans work great for pushing warm air down and pulling cooler up, keeping the air moving in a room. The 3rd reason is that ceiling fans are more affordable today than they used to be, when adjusted for inflation.

In fact would you believe that when they first were introduced to the market in the early part of 1800s they were seen as a luxury item. Certainly not something that the average family could afford. So as they've definitely risen in popularity, particularly in more recent decades more brands of ceiling fans have appeared on the market.

An surprisingly large number as a matter of fact, and while most really share more similarities than they do differences some manufacturers have gone out of their way to carve out their own distinct market niche. So it can be a bit of a balancing act as you compare brands to see which one best suits your specific requirements. Now Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fans just is one of those companies which brings us to the first “pro” for his brand.

The 1st Reason For Going With Them

If you can't find a more affordably priced brand of ceiling fans on the market today than they're probably free because it's hard to imagine a fan that can to be any cheaper than Harbor Breeze.

"Like most Home Center brands, Harbor Breezes offers ceiling fans in a vast variety of styles, finishes, and prices. In the $40-100 range fans are mostly simple and traditional designs in white and brass finishes. Some featured models include the Lakeside, the Cheshire, and the Calera. In this range they also offer some ornate models such as the New Orleans, and an Energy Start rated fan for $40 that is a particularly good deal."

Of course most competing brands do have their budget models but what sets Arbor Breeze apart in this area is that everything they carry is a budget model, with most of what they carry hovering between $100 and $200.

They start out on the bottom as low as $40, and you can occasionally even find some on sale even cheaper than that.

The 1st Reason for “Not Choosing” Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fans

Even so, the flip-side of low pricing is lower quality with fewer features. Now this doesn't mean that these fans are necessarily poorly made. They're not. It's just that just like so many other things that you'll be buying for your remodel project you really do get what you pay for in ceiling fans.

For instance this is why Harbor Breeze only offers a limited guarantee while so many other more high-priced brands come with a lifetime guarantee. Also the more affordable models that they offer also come with smaller motors, so they push less air.

The 2nd “Pro” Going for this Brand

This brings us to the second “pro” or reason in favor of going with this brand on a home
remodel project, and that is that they're the store of official store brand for the Lowe's warehouse hardware store chain.

"Buy a basic ceiling-fan or light-fixture installation service, and take 30% off each additional installation. Let our certified electricians take care of the job from start to finish."

This means that you have easy access to a wide selection to choose from that you can “actually see” hung up and spinning.

Models that you contrast test drive, so to speak. Then the fact that you'll be shopping for them at a fully stocked hardware store like this means that anything else that you need that's connected to their installation is also readily available. Hand tools, a ladder, paint for touch ups, or “whatever”.

Being able to simply head down another aisle to pick up something you need sure beats having to head out in your car or truck. This also gives you ready access to advice from a “real person” if he should run into any problems or have any questions during the installation process.

Then if you should run into any problems that require that you return or exchange a ceiling fan or any of the lighting components you don't have to pack it up and ship it off or take a long drive because Lowe's has an easy exchange and return policy.

The 2nd Con for “Not” Choosing this Brand

Then the second big downside that you may want to take into consideration before deciding which brand you'll eventually go with is that harbor breeze lags behind somewhat with regards to new technologies. For instance while most of the major ceiling fan companies today feature at least a small selection of solar powered models, Harbor Breeze has not one.

Solar technology only continues to expand in popularity and not just because it's carbon friendly either. For instance a solar powered fan can be this perfect solution for a quick installation job on gazebo, outbuilding, back deck, or pool cabana where there's no access to an existing power source.

This particular brand also comes up a little bit short in the area of indoor-outdoor models. Ceiling fans that can be mounted either inside or outside your home because they're manufactured to withstand moist conditions. Now they do have several models to choose from, but not nearly as many as you can find with some other manufacturers.

The Third Big “Plus” Going in Favor of Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fans

Even so, while Harbor Breeze may have a more limited selection in weather resistant models and for sure comes up extremely lacking in the solar arena there is something that they carry that puts them ahead of most other competing brands.

"The harbor Breeze bathroom fans is a very contemporary ventilation fan that comes with a very attractive glass cover that allows for easy removal to facilitate cleaning. It's designed for using over a bathtub or Shower enclosure that is fitted with GFCI Circuit. It comes with two light that uses a 60 watt incandescent light,this is normally not included ,but it can be easily obtained at any home and garden store such as Lowes."

That is that harbor breeze features a wide selection of ceiling and wall mount utility fans for bathrooms and laundry rooms.

They also come in a sufficient range of power options starting out with models that move 70 cu. ft./m. up to their top-of-the-line model the blues 110 cu. ft./m.

Third Reason Why “Not” to Go With Them

Finally while all other major ceiling fan manufacturers have adapted in new easy installation technology this brand particular seems to sidestep the issue altogether. Easy to install fans require fewer screws, and go together quicker. Now if you've never installed a ceiling fan before then it's difficult not fully appreciate what this means.

For starters a standard ceiling fan requires two people to hook up. One to hold the fan assembly and the other to hook up the wiring and screw the base components it's in place. A job that can take up to half an hour, all the while someone has to hold the weight of the fan up in the air.

Some of the more advanced easy installation systems that have been developed almost eliminate screws altogether. Those assemblies essentially “snap together” which for sure makes a huge difference for someone who's lacking in previous fan installation experience. Try to understand that a standard ceiling fan goes on in sections, so they're more difficult to install than can appear on the surface to the novice.