Ceiling Fan Flush Mount Vs Downrod

Mounting hardware included.

Ceiling fan flush mount vs downrod.

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If you live in a home where the ceilings are 8 feet high you should either choose a flush mount ceiling fan or fan with a short down rod as tall people may be at risk of bumping their heads on a moving fan ouch. Many ceiling fans include a downrod. Since flush mount fans are anchored directly to the ceiling they require an adapter and downrod to fit vaulted or sloped ceilings. Many flush mounted ceiling fans are designed to move the same amount of air that ceiling fans with a down rod can move.

Domed lights can be quite attractive adding a soft light to the room. And in most states code requires that the blades be at least seven feet off the ground. Led indoor brushed nickel flush mount ceiling fan. A flush mount light hugs the ceiling keeping wasted space to a minimum.

If your ceiling is lower than 8 you should get a flush mount fan. Made for rooms with low ceilings where a low profile is wanted or required. A downrod on the standard mount typically measures about 3 to 5 inches. For a ceiling below 8 feet we recommend a flushmount or hugger fan.

We also recommend the standard downrod on a 9 foot ceiling. They are able to do this because subtle adjustments to their design and the installation process have been added to maximize airflow in a minimum amount of space. Although a ceiling fan is a low energy way to cool the home the body of the ceiling fan takes up a lot of room. Average high ceilings.

Flush mount fans work best on a flat ceiling flush mount ceiling fans are meant to be used on flat ceilings. To hang a fan at the appropriate height in a room with a ceiling nine feet high or higher a ceiling fan that uses a downrod is the right fit. Ceiling fans are generally mounted at least 7 feet above the floor area. Since these fans do not have a downrod and sit very close to the ceiling they provide the maximum safety distance between floor and fan but they don t always have the best airflow since there is often not enough air space between the blades and the ceiling.

This is a fan without a downrod. Flushmount fans should be reserved for rooms with low ceilings flushmount fans should really only be used for rooms with. The adapter and downrod both add height to the ceiling fan which may defeat the idea of a flush mount ceiling fan for your purposes. If you are not seeing the benefits of your fan you may want to replace it with a light.

These ceiling fans are mounted flush to the ceiling with no extra attachment. On an 8 foot ceiling we recommend the standard pole which is a 3 4 inch downrod that comes with the fan. By hunter 672 79 97. In order to achieve their short height these flush mount fans do not incorporate downrods in their design.