A ceiling fan can have light fixtures attached to it.
A ceiling fan can be a very useful addition to the more highly trafficked areas of your home. A ceiling fan can generate quite a bit of cool air and, in some climates, it can make your home cooling system almost completely unnecessary. Part of purchasing a ceiling fan is picking a ceiling fan light kit to go with it. This kit will dictate the type of fixture you have with your ceiling fan, which should give you the light you need and the design you want.
Instructions
1. Figure out how you want to pick the ceiling fan light kit. You can pick a light kit that is already mounted to the fan -- this is the most convenient option but has the least choices -- or you can pick a light kit that comes with the ceiling fan when you purchase it and which you need to attach yourself. You can also pick a light kit sold completely separate from your ceiling fan. This option gives you the most choices but can be the most difficult to install.
2. Look into the various types of kit. An uplight kit, for example, is mounted on top of the ceiling fan, meaning the light shines up at the ceiling. A bowl light kit tends to be more energy efficient and is attached below the ceiling fan. The bowl acts as a shade. A branched light kit includes lights that fall from stems or arms. These can face up or down.
3. Consider the by each type. An uplight kit will create a soft light with more ambiance. Bowl light kits create light based on the type of shade attached. For example, a more intricate glass shade can create dazzling light patterns, while a standard clear shade will simply be one central light. The light created by branched light kits depends on the number of stems, usually three or four, and the direction they point.
4. Check to see that the light kits you're picking from are compatible with the ceiling fan. This is not necessary if you're picking a light kits that's pre-mounted. In many cases, the light kit must be the same brand or come from the same retailer as the ceiling fan. Check with the retailer or manufacturer.
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