Key Findings

• Based on the overall test findings, Crompton is the only top performer among the brands tested. It is also the ‘value for money’ brand. • Crompton complied with all the requirements specified in Indian Standard for ceiling fans as well as BEE’s five-star rating. It scored the highest marks in air delivery and service value and was second in input power. However, it fell short of its claims on air delivery (215 m3/min against the claim of 220 m3/min), service value (4.0 against 4.4), and power input (52.6 against 50 watt). • It may be noted that higher the ‘service value’, better the energy efficiency and air delivered. Also, lower the ‘power input’, less the electricity bill. • Input power of all tested brands was found to be higher than their declared value (50 watts), consuming between 51.9 and 59.7 watts, though all were rated five stars claiming 50 watts. • Five brands did not comply with key requirements of Indian Standard in terms of service value and air delivery. They did not fulfil all criteria of five-star rating as their service values were lower than the minimum requirement of 4.0. • Luminous, Bajaj and V Guard were ISI-marked but did not meet the key requirements of Indian Standard as well as BEE five-star rating. • None of the brands provided regulators along with the ceiling fans as a package. Consumers have to buy and pay extra for the regulator.