Best Ceiling Fans For High Ceilings
What You Should Look For When Searching for a Ceiling Fan for Your High Ceiling
In spaces with high ceilings, the ceiling fan you select needs to meet certain criteria in order to provide the comfort and convenience you’re looking for.
Ceiling Fan Size
Ceiling fans work just as well in rooms with high ceilings as they do in rooms with standard heights, however, they may need to be larger to provide the best airflow. The fan’s size will vary according to the room’s square footage. For rooms that are larger than 325 square feet, we recommend a large ceiling fan with 60- to 90-inch blades. This size is ideal for large rooms, open floor plans, and high ceilings.
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Proper Mounting
Most fans come with standard down rod mounting that’s three to five inches long — an ideal length for rooms with a standard ceiling height of eight to nine feet. Ceilings that are over nine feet tall are considered high ceilings. For these rooms, your ceiling fan will need an extension pole or down rod — its length will vary according to your ceiling’s height.
- 10 foot ceiling height: 12- to 18-inch downrod
- 11 foot ceiling height: 18- to 24-inch downrod
- 12 foot ceiling height: 36-inch downrod
- 13 foot ceiling: 48-inch downrod
- 14 foot ceiling: 72-inch downrod
If your ceilings are vaulted or angled, you will need to use a sloped mount to install your ceiling fan. For the highest efficacy and safety, ensure your ceiling fan is mounted at least seven feet above the ground and 18 inches from the walls.
Convenient Features
For increased convenience, choose a fan that comes with aremote control that enables you to change its speed and direction. Changing the rotation direction is especially helpful as the seasons change. Since hot air rises, in the winter months, you want your fan to rotate clockwise so that it pulls the cool air upward and circulates the warm air back into the room. In the summer, rotate your fan counterclockwise to keep the cool air circulating.
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