How low should a ceiling fan be on a 10 foot ceiling?
You will want your new ceiling fan to hang between 8′ and 9′ above the floor, regardless of ceiling height. Most fan bodies (including mounting hardware) are 8 to 12 inches. So, whatever your ceiling height is in feet, buy a downrod that will put the top base of the fan at 10 feet.
What size downrod do I need for a 10 foot ceiling?
12 inch
This downrod, a 12 inch downrod, is perfect for a 10 foot ceiling. For an 11 foot ceiling, we recommend an 18 inch downrod and this will have your blades 8 ½ feet off the ground.
What is the largest size ceiling fan you can buy?
The ceiling fans category start with blades spans of 60 inches, and the most immense ceiling fan is our Fanimation Palmetto, which can span up to 50 feet accross the room.
What size ceiling fan moves the most air?
A flush-mount ceiling fan with a high CFM will move the most air for you. You’ll want to look for a high-flow model that has a 7000 CFM rating at minimum if you want a lot of air movement in your room.
Do hugger ceiling fans work?
Hugger fans are ideal for rooms that have ceilings under 8 feet in height or in situations where a fan with optional light would hang down too low. Hugger fans will not move as much air as a regular fan because the blades are closer to the ceiling.
What is the legal height for a ceiling fan?
The standard installation height for ceiling fans is at least 2.1m from the floor to the blades of the fan, and at least 300mm from the ceiling.
How do I choose a downrod length?
The most common method used to find the right downrod length is to take the ceiling height, subtract the height of the ceiling fan (most fans are between 12 and 18 inches in height depending on the fan), and then subtract the desired hanging height (usually eight feet).
Can I use any Downrod for ceiling fan?
Can I purchase any type of downrod for my ceiling fan? Most of all downrods are manufacturer specific and not likely to be found at local hardware stores. Some downrods can be used with other manufacturers but is not recommended. Some fans have exclusive downrods which may only be used with specific models of fans.
Who makes the largest ceiling fan?
Minka Aire
The largest fan on our list is the Minka Aire Ninety-Nine ceiling fan. It gets its name from the massive 99 inch blade span.
Which is better a 3 blade or 5 blade ceiling fan?
When it comes to design and aesthetic look, the 3 bladed ceiling fan is more pleasing than the 5 bladed. Generally, the more blades the ceiling fan has, the quieter it is and circulates less air. Ceiling fan with more blades can increase the drag on the motor and affects its movement.
Are ceiling fans a thing of the past?
The truth is, American Made ceiling fans are a thing of the past. There simply are no longer any ceiling fans that are Made in the USA. Furthermore, with only one exception that I am aware of, ALL ceiling fans sold in the USA are either partially or completely manufactured in China or Taiwan.
How do you replace a ceiling fan blade?
According to the Home Guide at San Francisco Gate, a ceiling fan blade can be replaced using a ladder or a set of steps and a screwdriver, along with the new blade. The old blade needs to be unscrewed and removed prior to the new one being set in place.
What are the benefits of ceiling fans?
Ceiling fan doesn’t really reduce the space air temperature but actually circulates the air inside the room which creates a cooling effect. Using ceiling fan has lots of benefits like: 1. Ceiling fan makes room windy and breezy. 2. Ceiling Fans can improve the décor of the rooms while delivering reliable and efficient performance.
What is the pitch of a ceiling fan?
The optimal blade pitch for a ceiling fan is typically between 12 and 15 degrees. Blade pitch is only as good as the motor. The greater the pitch, the stronger the motor needs to be. So, really inexpensive fans have a very flat blade pitch.