Yes or No to ceiling fans in rentals?

[Vincent Donato]

I have a rental duplex in Lakewood, Ohio. This older home has older ceiling fans in the bedrooms.

I'm planning to replace all the fans with LED light but wanted to hear peoples experiences on this.

My thoughts are, ceiling fans are another object in a rental that break a lot, they get dusty and gross, and these don't provide much light to the rooms. Tenants never change the lightbulbs on them, and not sure if they even get used. An LED lights up the room so much better and does not get dusty.

No, the house does not have central air, but this is Ohio so A/C window units are commonly used for the couple months of the year they are needed.

[Taylor L.]

I vote absolutely yes on ceiling fans. They really don't break all that often and they're not particularly expensive anyway. Window a/c units are all the more reason to keep ceiling fans, as ceiling fans can help a room feel quite a bit cooler. 

Yes, yes, yes, ceiling fans. Go to Lowe's and get some cheap Harbor Breeze units. Less than $100 apiece and they'll help keep your tenants happy. Get the kind with pull cords rather than remotes, as remotes can absolutely break and will for sure get lost. 

They're not expensive, they're pretty reliable, and they'll keep your tenants comfortable & happy. Win win win.