Ceiling Fan Guide

Having a ceiling fan keeps you feeling cooler in the summer and warmer in the
winter while cutting down on energy costs. When buying a ceiling fan, these are
important points to have in mind.

EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE

CFM or "Cubic Feet per Minute" is the measurement
of how much air is being moved. The other
measurement you want to know is the "Air Flow
Efficiency." AFE is the airflow on high divided by
the watts used. The higher the number, the more
efficient  the fan. This information is on top of the
fan box as it is required by the EPA.

Ceiling fans can complement every design taste
with varieties of colors and finishes. No longer is
the ceiling fan the ugly duckling of home décor.
Ceiling fans can be as simple or as ornate as the
perso choosing them.


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SIZING YOUR FAN TO YOUR ROOM

0-75 square feet
36" diameter fan

76-144 square feet
42"-50" diameter fan

144-225 square feet
52"-54" diameter fan

225-400 square feet
54"-72" diameter fan

400+ square feet
54"-72" diameter fan using more than one fan if the space calls for it.      

CEILING                   DOWNROD
HEIGHT.........................LENGTH

8'.................................Flush Mount or Hugger

9'..........................as pakaged with Fan 3" - 6"

10'...................................................12" TO 18"

11'...................................................18" TO 24"

12'...............................................................36"

13'...............................................................48"

14'...............................................................60"

15'...............................................................72"

 

 To assure the best airflow, your fan must be at the          
correct height from the floor. When a fan is too
high, you decrease the airflow and lose the cooling
effect. Setting the proper height of a ceiling fan
will vary in every room. The general rule of thumb
is to set the blades 8-11 feet off the floor, and this
is determined by the height of the ceiling, the
room dimensions, and the aesthetics. The optimum
mounting height for a ceiling fan is 8 to 9 feet above
the floor, with a minimum of 7 feet to the bottom of
the blades for safety.

TIP: Fan motors spin in two directions;
clockwise in the winter and counter-clock-wise
in the summer

The American Lighting Association
recommends that fans be a minimum of 7 feet
off the floor.

 

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