How to Choose a Ceiling Fan

A ceiling fan adds function and beauty to a space. It can help keep your room cool during sweltering days while providing visual interest.

Choose Hugger Fans for Low Ceilings

A hugger fan is a flush-mount ceiling fan that’s perfect for people who live in homes that have low ceilings that are eight feet high or shorter. When the fan is installed, there’s no space between its motor and the ceiling, successfully making use of every inch of space. The fan is high enough to maintain a safe distance from the top of people’s heads while successfully creating a steady flow of air in the room.

Use a Sloped Ceiling Adapter on a Sloped Ceiling

If you’ve got a sloped ceiling, it will take a bit more effort to install a ceiling fan, but it’s totally possible. You’ll need to install a sloped-ceiling adapter so that the ceiling fan hangs straight. Before you make your purchase, however, make sure that the ceiling fan you’re interested in works with a sloped-ceiling adapter. Not all of them do

Choose Between a 4-Blade and 5-Blade Fan

Generally speaking, the only difference between four-blade and five-blade fans is how they look. You simply have to choose the one that looks the most aesthetically pleasing to you. The general rule of thumb is that the fewer the blades, the more powerful the air flow. The difference, however, is usually only noticeable when you’re dealing with powerful two-blade and three-blade industrial fans.

There Are Several Types of Ceiling Fan Controls

There are several different types of ceiling fan controls. A regular hand-held remote allows you to control the fan from any place in the room. A wall control is essentially your remote control on the wall. It’s helpful for people who lose remotes all the time. A wall/hand combo is a combo of the two, giving you the best of both worlds. You can also get a smartphone app that allows you to control the fan with your mobile device.

Consider a Light Kit for Low-Light Rooms

You should consider purchasing a light kit to go along with your ceiling fan if you have a room that’s low on natural light or one that has very little lighting. A lamp kit will allow you to bring overhead lighting into your room without sacrificing any space. If you purchase a light kit that’s compatible with a dimmer, you can easily control the amount of light in the room, switching back and forth between cozy ambience and bright and cheery.