A ceiling fan is a type of large fan mounted on the ceiling that circulates indoor air to create a comfortable interior, keeping the room cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Once installed in sweltering Southeast Asian resorts and in European and American homes with high ceilings, ceiling fans have recently moved beyond being a simple household appliance to be recognized as beautiful objets that elevate the character of a space, gaining the spotlight as a must-have item among consumers.
The most fundamental reason for installing a ceiling fan is air circulation. In homes with high ceilings, air does not circulate properly even when heating and cooling devices such as air conditioners are running, reducing their effectiveness. A ceiling fan helps improve heating and cooling efficiency by forcibly circulating the air. In particular, in Korean homes this reflects not only the practical reasons of ventilation and saving on heating and cooling costs, but also consumers' desire to achieve an exotic and distinctive interior effect. On top of this, home interiors that create a soft ambiance using recessed lighting or indirect lighting instead of a main living-room ceiling light have recently grown popular, and cases of a ceiling fan taking the place of the main light are increasing.
▲LG Electronics' premium ceiling-mounted fan, the 'LG Whisen Ceiling Fan,' was designed to narrow the gap between the ceiling and the fan in consideration of the low ceilings of homes, while optimally circulating air to suit the living space. The product can be installed even where the ceiling height is as low as 2.3m. It keeps indoor air comfortable throughout all four seasons, while boosting heating and cooling performance and lowering energy consumption. The German certification body TUV Rheinland certified that when the LG Whisen Ceiling Fan is used together with a heater or air conditioner, the set temperature is reached 25% and 19% faster respectively than when the ceiling fan is not used, and that running a heater or air conditioner together with the ceiling fan for two hours reduces power consumption by 13% and 8% respectively. LG Electronics applied its own differentiated technologies—Dual Wing and a humpback-whale bump design—to the ceiling fan. Dual Wing increases the airflow at the center of the blades to aid air circulation, while the bump design reduces the noise produced as the fan blades spin. The product's minimum noise level is around 25㏈, similar to a whisper. Ease of use is also an advantage. Equipped with wireless internet (Wi-Fi) functionality, customers can remotely control the fan using the LG ThinQ app on a smartphone or tablet, even without a remote control.
▲Fan&Co. developed two models and obtained eight domestic certifications after repeatedly analyzing overseas products and producing samples during its first two years in business. In addition, as a result of devoting effort to every area—including cutting-edge quality, diverse designs, and after-sales service—in order to win recognition from Korean consumers accustomed to the quality and after-sales service of top brands such as Samsung and LG, the company grew into a truly noteworthy player in Korea's ceiling fan industry over the course of 2021 and the first half of 2022. Fan&Co. broadened consumers' range of choices by offering products in a variety of sizes, materials, and colors that can be applied to challenging spaces—from low, narrow master bedrooms to commercial facilities with ceilings over 6 meters high and sloped gable roofs. In particular, the company recently released a Korean-style ceiling fan reflecting the low ceilings of Korean apartments. The product lowers the ceiling fan's height from 21㎝ to 18㎝ and reduces the blade size from 52 inches (132㎝) to 44 inches (110㎝), giving it proportional stability even in a home's master bedroom. Fan&Co. explained, "Because ceiling fans were originally commercialized to suit the environment of overseas detached houses, Korean consumers had difficulty applying them to their spaces when purchasing them through overseas direct buying," adding, "Fan&Co. newly introduced the Korean-style ceiling fan 'Mini Lena' by changing the form of the receiver attached to the motor and investing in a new mold to reduce the size of the motor cover."
▲AirBlow supplies ceiling fans tailored to Korean homes that can be installed even in low ceilings. AirBlow introduced products that can be installed even at the average low ceiling height of 2.3m in Korean living spaces, thanks to a 17–19㎝ low-profile housing design. In addition, AirBlow provides a comfortable indoor environment by applying a noise standard differentiated from low-cost products, at 35㏈ at the maximum sixth speed setting. With AirBlow, in summer you can enjoy not only cool natural breezes but also the effect of every corner of the room becoming cool through wide air circulation, while in winter it operates in reverse rotation so that, although no breeze is felt, effective heating is achieved through air circulation. With low power consumption of up to 30W, the product places little burden on electricity bills even when used together with an air conditioner, fan heater, air purifier, or dehumidifier. In particular, you can choose from a variety of sizes, bodies, colors, and blade designs to match your interior style. Using an extension kit, it can also be used with high ceilings.
▲Lucci air is the luxury-line brand of Beacon International, a major Australian ceiling fan company. Since the Lucci air brand was first launched in 1980, it has long been loved by consumers around the world for its trendy designs and excellent performance. Beacon International, which started its business in 1967, is regarded as one of the most successful companies in the lighting and ceiling fan industry. Having built a reputation as Australia's leading lighting company, Beacon provides high-quality products and services and has accumulated over 50 years of know-how. With Lucci air, when ventilation is needed due to fine dust or when the air feels stuffy, the ceiling fan circulates the air to keep the interior comfortable, and its rapid air circulation effectively saves heating and cooling energy. Using a ceiling fan together with an air conditioner saves up to 40% of energy. With a single remote control, you can simply and conveniently adjust the airflow, rotation direction, and lighting.
