Choosing the size of your ceiling fan depends on many factors. The size of the room, the height of the ceiling, as well as the type of room. We hope to guide you in finding the perfect fan for your rooms!
For maximum efficiency, choose a fan to fit your room size.
| up to 42″ | 6×8 / 40-60 sq ft |
| 44″ – 50″ | 8×10 / 70-90 sq ft |
| 52″ – 58″ | 10×12 / 100-150 sq ft |
| 60″ and above | 12×15 / over 160 sq ft |
CEILING HEIGHT. The height of the fan will allow for proper air flow. If it is too high on the ceiling you may lose the cooling effect. Generally you want the blades 8 to 11 feet off the floor. This is determined by the height of the ceiling, the room dimensions, and the type of room. The best mounting height is 8 to 9 feet above the floor, with a minimum of 7 feet to the bottom of the blades for safety. A short stem is included in your fan, however, you can buy longer stems depending on the height of your ceiling. If you have low ceilings you want to choose a low profile fan. These fans do not have stems, rather they are mounted directly on the ceiling to allow for a low height dimension.
MOTOR AND BLADES are what make the fan quiet and efficient. The motor is responsible for producing a quiet operation while driving the blades for air movement.
CEILING FAN LIGHTS. If you choose to have a light on your fan, LED integrated lights are becoming more popular. They are built into the fan giving the fan a more streamline look. You also may add a light kit to just about any fan that doesn’t have one integrated.
OUTDOOR CEILING FANS are designed and approved for damp/wet locations. These fans are sealed properly and have blades to withstand damp/wet locations. When installing a fan outdoors, make sure they are damp/wet rated.
RECESSED LIGHTING and FANS. Be careful not to mount a fan over or near the beam spread of a recessed light. This will cause a strobe effect in your room when the fan is on!
AIR MOVEMENT for winter and summer months.
Clockwise in Winter. It may seem a bit odd to use a ceiling fan in the winter, but most fans are built for year-round use, saving you money on both heating and cooling costs. This is done by changing the direction of the ceiling fan and set the fan at a low speed. It forces warm air that is trapped in the ceiling down to your living space and in turn, allows for the thermostat to be lowered. Rooms with high or vaulted ceilings will notice a big difference. Depending on the model, the ceiling fan’s direction can be changed through the reverse switch on the fan’s motor or on a wall/remote control.
Counter-Clockwise in Summer. This direction will create a cool downward breeze and allow for the thermostat to be at a higher setting. Even just a 2 degree increase in the setting will save on energy costs.
CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) is determined by the fan’s motor, the blade size, and the blade pitch. Greater CFM’s will have more air movement. Just keep in mind, you could have a fan that moves a lot of air (with a high CFM), but does so at a high wattage. So, the fan may not be considered efficient. Look for fans that operate at a high CFM and low power usage.
VAULTED CEILINGS need a fan that would be compatible with a ceiling fan adapter. Many ceiling fans can handle a small pitch. If not you would buy a sloped ceiling fan adapter, as well as a longer down rod. Most fans come with a 3” down rod, longer ones are available to match the finish of the fan. Pay attention to the width of the blade and the position of the fan on the ceiling … you want at least 18” min from the wall to the blade. Check with the manufacturer for specifics of the adapter and down rods.
