Tips For Purchasing The Correct Ceiling Fan Size
Ceiling fans are a great addition to any room. If you want to maximize its use, you must buy the correct size of the ceiling fan for a room. Ceiling fans come in a wide variety of dimensions, therefore consider the following tips to assist you to determine what ceiling fan size you require for the room and the kind of ceiling you have.
Ceiling Fans for Small Rooms
Not surprisingly, smaller rooms require smaller ceiling fans. The size can be determined by measuring the width and height of your room. In case you are hanging a ceiling fan in a small bedroom, patio, or bathroom, it is necessary to measure the height of the ceiling. If you have a low ceiling you need to purchase a flush mount ceiling fan. Flush-mount fans hug the ceiling so they don't hang too low when the ceiling is shorter than 8' high. Low ceiling downrods are accessories specifically created for ceilings lower than 8'.
In case you have a regular 8' ceiling, you probably want to search for a fan with a short downrod rather than a flush-mounted version because airflow is normally better when the fan blades have a little more distance from the ceiling. Most fans come equipped to hang on a regular 8' ceiling.
The room size is important as well. If you have a tight room or a very small area, a fan with a short blade span is recommended. Those mini ceiling fans are excellent for small areas such as stairwells, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. For a room size 9' x 9' ceiling fans with a blade span of 40" to 48" is recommended. Those small room ceiling fans are perfect for smaller bedrooms and home offices.
Ceiling Fans for Large Rooms
Larger rooms can suit nearly any ceiling fan size. If you want the air to flow everywhere in the room it is probably best to buy a ceiling fan with a longer blade span. Regular room ceiling fans with blade spans between 50" and 56" are ideal for medium to large rooms like larger bedrooms, dining rooms, kitchens, and living rooms. That size will be enough to distribute the air without being overbearing in the room. In case you have a big living room but want the air mostly directed over the seating space, a medium-size ceiling fan will be sufficient.
In more spacious living rooms where you want the air to circulate in the entire room, you will want a large ceiling fan with a blade span of about 60" to 72". This blade span will create higher airflow and will be capable to push the air through the whole room efficiently. Another alternative for extremely large rooms is to use multiple fans equally spaced throughout the room to ensure consistent air comfort in every section of the room.
The downrod is another essential factor to consider when purchasing the right size of ceiling fan for your room. The downrod is the shaft that enables the fan to hang from the ceiling at different lengths. Optimally, the ceiling fan should be mounted 8' to 9' from the floor to maximize airflow. In case a fan is too close to the ceiling the airflow will decrease. Ensuring that the fan is about 18 inches away from walls or other lights will help ensure its performance.
Ceiling Fans for Vaulted Ceilings
In case you have a vaulted ceiling the guidelines toward ceiling fan size and downrod length will be different. You need to make sure that the downrod is long enough so that the fan blades are about 18" from the sloped side of the ceiling closest to it and should still allow the fan to hang 8' from the floor.
Determining the correct ceiling fan size can be challenging as well. The blade spread of vaulted ceiling fans can range. If your vaulted ceiling is low and your slope is small, you should choose the fan dimension based on the room size. In case that you have a higher ceiling and want a longer downrod, it's best to buy a fan with a longer blade span that can thoroughly circulate the air.
