Thoughts on a ceiling fan in the basement.

[Wildo]

I just came to the conclusion that a ceiling fan in the basement might really help any thoughts?

We already have one on each of the other floors.

Or is cold air returns and simple convection the way to go in the basement?

Would the turbulence block the flow of cold air down or would it enhance it depending on blade direction?

Note that this is the current set up(no forced hot air or water).

 

[realstihl]

I have a ceiling fan in the basement. It doesn't work well with the woodstove if you're trying to get heat to the second floor. That's the way it works in my basement.

 

[savageactor7]

I think your on to something Wildo. If your basement can safely accommodate a ceiling fan than go for it. As a long time 24/7 firewood burner we appreciate the utility of fans...they do even if marginally, make primitive heating better as far as moving the air around.

 

[begreen]

A ceiling fan is best for breaking up heat stratification during the winter. Usually this is not an issue in a basement which has a goo convection path to upstairs. If not, improving convection will have better results. If you do put one in, watch the ceiling height or someone may get an unwanted haircut.

 

[Wildo]

A ceiling fan is best for breaking up heat stratification during the winter. Usually this is not an issue in a basement which has a goo convection path to upstairs. If not, improving convection will have better results. If you do put one in, watch the ceiling height or someone may get an unwanted haircut.

I was wondering if the extra turbulence would get more heat moving up the stairwell which is in the sw corner about 10 off the left side of the stove. The basement runs in the 90 temp. range now.

A fan that can flush mount will fit between the joists (24 on center) and its a full 8' to the bottom of the joists so no hair cuts plus I'm almost bald now anyway.

 

[savageactor7]

A set up like that would restrict the draw of the blades and overheat the motor...you don't want to do that.

 

[Wildo]

A set up like that would restrict the draw of the blades and overheat the motor...you don't want to do that.

crap didn't think of that, thanks

 

[Wildo]

What if it is mounted like that right next to a large cold air return???