Energy Star Ceiling Fans with lights Avoid them or by all means get one? 1 or 2?

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I am in the market for a ceiling fan (with light)
Some of the Ceiling fan's are listed as "Energy Star Compliant"
As far as the light is concerned, it's not much of an issue, Most people are using CFL's but what about the fan itself?
Do the Energy Star Fans really save that much vs a new fan that is not marked Energy Star Compliant?
Do the Energy Star Fans move less air due to a weaker motor or blade design?
I am wanting to save money, but I'd also like to keep cool do they really save that much?
What's Your Verdict on Energy Star Ceiling Fans?

1. Avoid them they are not worth it they don't save that much, or move that much air. or

2. Definitely get one, They will save you money, and they will cool just as much as others.

Wired · Accepted Answer

Reading a few descriptions says they move just as much air as the non Energy Star rated fans but use less energy to do so.  So their motors are more efficient or they have better blades.  I believe I would go with option 2.
Edit:  Read an article in today's newspaper talking about ceiling fans.  The motors are definitely more energy efficient than they used to be and energy star rates them as being more efficient.  So, once again I would go with option 2.

? · Answer

The fan motors are the same its the lighting they are referring to. Ceiling fans come with different lighting efficiency. So when you choose an energy efficient ceiling fan its the light that's energy efficient not the fan motor.

Energy Star Ceiling Fans with lights Avoid them or by all means get one? 1 or 2?

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