Homes these days come in all shapes and sizes. Many homes have high vaulted ceilings, some have high flat ceilings, some have average height ceilings and still others may have low ceilings. Low ceilings are especially common in apartments, condos, town homes, and single story older model homes.
Although a standard model ceiling fan is a great source of airflow for a home with ceilings that are at least 8 feet, what about all of these spaces that have low level ceilings such as apartments and older homes? For these spaces you can still install a ceiling fan for air movement without sacrificing safety as long as you choose the correct ceiling fan model. Standard ceiling fans are not built for every home situation and it is sometimes necessary to use a hugger or low profile ceiling fan.
Low ceilings do not mean that style should be sacrificed in any way. Just because you live in an apartment, condo, town home, older home, or any place with a low ceiling does not mean that you have to choose a fan that does not come fully equipped with style. Today’s hugger ceiling fans come is hundreds of styles that are sure to compliment the décor in your low ceiling living space no matter what your tastes are.
Don’t be fooled into thinking that you can’t have a ceiling fan in a room just because the ceiling is not a standard 8 feet from the floor. Definitely don’t be fooled into thinking that you can’t be comfortable. Most of all, don’t give up style for comfort. You can have it all with a hugger ceiling fan—comfort and style in a room with a low ceiling.
Hugger Fans are Constructed Similar to Standard Ceiling Fans
Hugger fans look very similar to standard ceiling fans. They are constructed much like a standard ceiling fan model with a few small exceptions. Hugger fans do not hang from a downrod the way most standard model ceiling fans do. They are constructed such that they mount flush with the ceiling for maximum distance between the blades and the floor.
Most hugger models are built much like standard models with the exception of the downrod. Some have smaller fan motors or blades with less pitch to reduce the amount of reverberation that is often the effect of a fans blades being too close to the ceiling. Unfortunately the lack of space between the blades and the ceiling result in a lack of air movement efficiency when compared to standard model fans.
Hugger Fans Save Space
Hugger fans were built for space conservation. They are flush mounted to the ceiling to conserve as much floor to blade height as possible. This makes hugger fans perfect for use in areas with low ceilings.
A hugger fan can be placed above a table or bed to reduce the amount of space that is vitally important beneath the fan itself. By placing these fans over a table it is less likely that the fan will ever be directly walked under so the need for maximum distance between the blades and the floor is not as important.
In order to check the floor to ceiling height for proper placement of fan blades, you must take into account the distance that the fan hangs from the ceiling. While many traditional or standard model ceiling fans hang 12-24 inches from the ceiling a hugger fan typically hangs less than 12 inches from the ceiling with the blades themselves at approximately 8 inches from the ceiling reducing the amount of floor to ceiling height that is necessary for fan safety.
When is it Necessary to Use a Hugger Fan?
For safety purposes it is generally necessary to use a hugger fan in any room where the ceiling is lower than 8 feet tall. Fan blades should be no less than 7 feet from the floor in any circumstance unless the fan is positioned over a bed or table in which case amount of clearance from floor to ceiling is not a big factor.
Many building codes require that ceiling fan blades are a minimum height from the floor no matter what the circumstance. Codes are different in all areas so it is important to check these codes before choosing a ceiling fan such as a hugger fan for areas with low lying ceilings.
Many Hugger Fans Have Light Kits
When choosing a hugger fan for a room you may want a fan that includes a light kit. There are many low profile fans available that have light kits included. Although a light kit will add to the fans overall length from the ceiling they are still safe for use in most areas where a normal hugger fan would be used.
Keep in mind that adding a light kit to a fan will also add 6-10 inches or more to the fans total length from the ceiling. If the fan will be walked under then in many cases adding a light kit is not the safest decision.
Hugger Ceiling Fan Brand Review
Every home has its own special style or décor. Some boast a tropical setting while others are traditional. Many homes today feature modern décor and still others are 100% contemporary. No matter what style your home renders there is a hugger fan that is both suitable and beautiful for those smaller spaces. We have reviewed the following two brands to identify their best hugger ceiling fan.
Tropical style is one of the most popular design styles today. It features jungle themes, restful colors, and natural textural elements. With the tropical style your home should feel like an oasis where you can relax and enjoy the comfort of ocean breezes. A low lying ceiling should not prevent you from enjoying the feel of an ocean breeze that you can create at the flick or a switch.
For tropical style breezes in rooms with low ceilings the Las Islas ceiling fan from the Minka Aire brand is a beautiful choice. This fan was inspired by the Caribbean Islands with comfort in mind. The unique motor finish features a background of textured leaves with the look of bamboo.
The fan blades are a beautiful sand dune finish with lots of detail and texture. The blades feature long textured lines that add to a restful look that is perfect for a tropical theme.
Including the light kit, the Las Islas fan in the Baracaro finish from Minka Aire only hangs a total of 11 inches from the ceiling. The downlight features an Integrated 100watt Halogen Light in Double French Scavo Glass.
For rooms with low ceilings and low lighting, it is important to use a hugger fan that has a good source of light without taking up the added space that many light kits need. From Modern Fan Company, the Aurora Hugger ceiling fan was designed specifically with low ceilings and maximum light in mind.
The Aurora Ceiling Fan hangs only 13 inches from the ceiling and features a high-output, indirect light source. The light uses a 40 watt Circuline Fluorescent bulb which is comparable to a 180 watt incandescent light.
The Aurora is available in two finish options to coordinate in any room of the home:
Gloss White—perfect for a bedroom or living area
Brushed Aluminum—perfect for a more contemporary look
For homes with a traditional décor, the Calais from Minka Aire is a beautiful choice for low lying ceilings. A traditional style room should feel comfortable and familiar. No stainless steel or brushed aluminum looks here, just good old woods with a mixture of both straight and curved lines.
The Calais ceiling fan comes in three finish options to coordinate perfectly with traditional furnishings
Tuscan Patina
Belcaro Walnut
Golden Bronze
The motor finish features an elegant etched leaf design in a warm wood grain finish. The soft smooth edges of this fans blades will create a sense of comfort and home in any room.
Including the light which features Venetian Scavo glass, the Calais ceiling fan hangs a short 12 inches from the ceiling making it a great choice for a traditional space that does not feature a high ceiling.
No matter what your homes style is, there is a hugger fan that will look beautiful in any room of the home. These fans are a great choice for comfort in any home with a low ceiling. There is no longer a need to sacrifice comfort, style, or beauty due to low lying ceilings. Low ceiling adapters are available with many fans as well. Hugger fans are a safe and beautiful addition to a home.
Casablanca Fans are designed with quality in mind. The company's commitment to quality and style go above and beyond during the design process to ensure a final product that is both beautiful and durable.
In an interest to find out what truly goes into the designing of a Casablanca Ceiling Fan, DelMar Designs recently interviewed the product designer at Casablanca Fan Company, Jeff Busta. He was able to give some great insight into the many important ideas that make up a beautiful Casablanca Ceiling Fan.
The following is the exclusive DelMar Designs interview with Jeff Busta:
How did you get into the field of product design?
Like most guys I love cars.
When I was trying to decide what to do with my life, a man named John Delorean was building his own cars. I didn’t like the car, but I liked the idea of designing them. After some research I found out that the best car design school in the world was only about 15 minutes from my home – I rarely get that lucky, so I had to do it.
Anyway, I attended Art Center College of Design, found out that most car designers move to Detroit, live in the snow and sit in studios sketching bumpers and rear view mirrors for months on end…..no thanks! So I decided to design products rather than cars, because all products should look as beautiful as cars do, and there are many more opportunities…
Why did you choose design as a career?
I am an entrepreneur, and ultimately would like to start a brand designing and manufacturing my own products.I chose industrial design because it is a challenging mix of art, research, innovation, marketing, engineering, manufacturing and business.
How long have you been with Casablanca Fan Co.?
Almost two years
What type of evolution have you witnessed in the company?
We are picking up speed, and there is a higher energy level and sense of urgency. We are in a very competitive mode right now that is both challenging and exciting. We are definitely in an upswing and gaining momentum. Overall the company has a sharper focus...
Where do you get your inspiration from for a new ceiling fan design?
Everywhere. When you are designing a new product, you are conscientiously looking at many things, but subconsciously, your eyes are seeing EVERYTHING…even when you sleep.
Typically, I am flying around on my motorcycle, or driving in my truck and WHAM! Three or four objects floating around in my head collide, and then I see it...
What is your favorite ceiling fan design so far?
The Chrome Vita!!! It ships in a couple weeks, and I am really proud of it.
It is what I came to Casablanca to do.
What elements are most important to you when designing a new product?
Let’s face it, we develop products to make money, grow the company financially, and build brand equity. It is very important that all of the money and resources that go into developing my designs meet or exceed the business expectation. These products need to be beautiful, inspired and very well refined, but they also need to address the market requirements and consumer needs. Each product has an ideal aesthetic, an ideal feature set, and an ideal price point that makes it a more compelling package than the competitive offering. That’s how you win, and I like to win!
Have those elements changed with changing trends within the economy?
Absolutely, but not equally across the board. It is price point sensitive…
High end flagship products are still the same. The customers who purchase those products do not have the financial restrictions that most people have these days, and as a premium brand we need to develop products for those customers who still have the capacity to afford the best.
But at the same time, we need to offer high quality products to our customers who have had to tighten the belt a bit…
Process and material selection, the number of components within the assembly, the finishes applied to them are all analyzed to provide a high quality, yet affordable product.
In the end it’s about providing value at any price point. You want your customer to feel like they made a wise purchase, and traded their hard earned money for something they value more.
Can you tell me what’s new for 2008?
This year we made a strong push to strengthen our outdoor offering. Most of the products we developed were either damp location or wet location UL rated. The outdoor category was still in a growth mode, and our product offering did not adequately reflect the needs of the market.
I am very pleased with our outdoor line at this point. The products truly reflect the best in casting quality, and the details are rich, timeless and beautiful.
We also wanted to introduce one very strong contemporary design which we did – The Vita.
There were several others, but due to circumstances beyond our control they have been pushed into 2009.
How do you keep up with the latest trends in home décor while maintaining efficiency and quality?
As the premium brand, I focus on timeless design. Fads come and go before I can develop a product. I focus on a five year lifespan. If the design cannot sustain a minimum five year lifespan with some finish modifications along the way, it is not right for our brand.
What do you like most about working for Casablanca Fan Company?
I like the history of this company and the way it was founded. I also like the size of the company. It is large enough to do some great things, yet small enough to get your arms around and have a big impact.
Truthfully, I never really dreamed of working for a ceiling fan company, but it is an interesting category. Ceiling fans are EVERYWHERE once you begin to notice them. There is a great design opportunity combining the elements of lighting and air movement.
Right now we are focusing on creating the industries most competitive line – front to back. But soon I will be able to expand the definition of what a ceiling fan can be, and I am really looking forward to getting to the next level…
Designers shop at various designer market locations where they have the ability to access thousands of products under one roof. Florida Designers shop for designer lighting and ceiling fans at the Design Center of the Americas fully enclosed four story mall that consists of more than 150 showrooms which represent more than 5,000 designer products.
Designers choose to shop these markets for the various benefits that are afforded through such shopping. The often shop the markets largely in part due to the designer discount they are offered. A designer discount is given strictly to designers or industry professionals and is not something that the average civilian can receive. At many markets the price of an item is stated in two terms—list and net. The net price is the price given strictly to designers while the list price is for the average consumer. The significance of the net price given to the designer versus the list price given to the average consumer is such that it is definitely beneficial to receive the designer discount.
When a designer can’t make it to a market to find a deal, they often shop via the internet. Designers can purchase designer lighting, designer ceiling fans, and other related products online and still receive a designer discount such as the one that they would receive if they were to make the purchase via the market. The internet has afforded many designers a one stop shopping experience at the click of a mouse.
DCOTA the Design Center Of The Americas
Located in Dania Beach, Florida, the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA)is the premier design center and shopping destination in the United States for designers, architects, builders, decorators and their clients looking to find exclusive products to complete interior design projects of any kind.
The center which opened its doors in 1985, is the largest of its kind showcasing over 775,000 square feet of extraordinary interior design need for any home, office, yacht. The Design Center of the Americas offers many amenities such as luxury hotel, various restaurant options, on-site parking, valet services, as well as an education staff that is there to serve.
Unlike most design centers that are similar to DCOTA, this to the trade facility is not a “trade only” facility, which means it is open not only to design professionals but also directly to the public. They do offer a design referral program which allows the public the opportunity to experience the benefits that a design center and an experienced designer can afford. Through the design referral program, individuals are assisted in locating independent design specialists that suit their needs based on project scope, budget, and most importantly—Taste.
There are also many benefits to having a designer to assist you with purchases. Besides the obvious—the fact that a designer is usually familiar with the DCOTA, other advantages include the huge designer lighting discounts on purchases, as well as the increased buying power of shopping with a professional.
Whether you are building a new home, renovating an older home, decorating a single room or an entire estate, the Design Center of the Americas Design Service Center is there to help you every step of the way. Homeowners can connect with the ideal designer for their project through the design referral program. Design professionals that participate in the Design Services Referral Program represent a very broad range of styles and have been recognized by national trade associations and publications such as Architectural Digest.
Brands that you will find at DCOTA
At the Design Center of the Americas one can find fine furniture, fabrics, flooring, lighting, kitchen and bath accessories, art, antiques, appliances, window treatments, decorative hardware, paint, surfacing and so much more can be found throughout the 150 showrooms.
The center has thousands of brands from various designer lighting manufacturers, designer ceiling fan manufacturers, as well as many other designer manufacturers for products such as art and furniture. If it is found in a home, there is likely a designer showroom at the DCOTA that showcases the product in some form.
Looking for designer lighting? At the DCOTA designer lighting manufacturers such as
Ambience
Fine Art Lamps
Tech Lighting
Minka Lavery
showcase their products in various showrooms throughout the facility. These lighting manufacturers offer a way to turn an ordinary room into an extraordinary space.
Need a designer Ceiling fan? The DCOTA features designer ceiling fans from
Fanimation
Modern Fan Company
Minka Aire
as well as various other designer ceiling fan manufacturers.
Of course the Design Center of the Americas also showcases many other designer brands such as Versace, Ralph Lauren, Paloma Picasso, Valentino, Fortuny, Bergamo, Trisha Guild and other fashion icons that have been prolific in their fabric and furniture designs. Many of the worlds leading brands in fine luxury furnishings are available at the DCOTA.
Where Online can Industry Professionals Shop at a Discount
Industry Professionals can shop for Designer Lighting Discounts from the privacy of their own home or office online. In a few select places online, designer discounts of up to twenty percent off the already low prices that are guaranteed on brand name lighting and ceiling fans.
Once you register with as an industry professional you will have access to the benefits of American Lighting Association trained customer services specialists and sales associates that are available to offer you some of the best technical advice in the industry. The ALA offers lighting and ceiling fan training for anyone in the lighting and ceiling fan industry. Some online dealers make it mandatory for there sales staff to be ALA trained.
Some of the most unique designer products in the lighting and ceiling fan industry are available Online.
What Lighting Brands will you find at Discount Prices?
At online lighting websites you will find thousands of designer lighting products and designer ceiling fans. The best brands we have reviewed that carry designer lighting are:
Light Concepts
Minka Lavery
ET2
Tech Lighting
WPT Design
Ambiance
Monte Carlo
Lutron
Satco
Lithonia Lighting
Fine Art Lamps
Whether you are looking for designer lighting for a home, an office, a commercial building or just one room there is no job that can not be solved online. Online dealers offer various designer lighting fixtures from manufacturers that specialize in styles from traditional to contemporary.
Tech Lighting is just one of the many manufacturers whose products are available Online. From monorail lighting to elegant Tech lighting pendants, there is something for every style. Every glass Tech Lighting pendant is made with real hand blown Murano glass which is exceptional in both quality and beauty.
Whether you desire a chandelier for your dining area, pendant lighting for the bar, or vanity lighting for the bathroom, online lighting dealers have designer lighting that is sure to fit your life and style. The following designer lighting fixture types that are available:
Chandeliers
Portable Lamps
Outdoor Lighting
Track Lighting
Pendants
Vanity Lights
Sconce Lighting
Cabinet Lighting
Recessed Lighting
Close Mount Lights
In addition to lighting fixtures, lighting accessories are also available online. There are a variety of chain breaks, light bulbs, and medallions that coordinate with the many lighting fixtures.
Not only do online dealers offer various designer lighting products, they also offer a full line of designer ceiling fans that are sure to fit your style. Designer ceiling fans are available online from the following manufacturers:
Minka Aire
Monte Carlo Fan Co.
Tommy Bahama
Period Arts
Savoy House
Modern Fan Co.
Fanimation
Hunter Fan Co.
Cosmopolitan
Casablanca Fan Co.
Emerson
Mathews
These fans come in styles ranging from contemporary to modern, traditional to tropical and everything in between. A designer ceiling fan can add both comfort and class to virtually any room or space both inside and outside of the home.
Minka quality is unparalleled within the ceiling fan industry. Minka Aire utilizes the talents of many of today’s leading designers. Minka aire ceiling fans have been engineered for superior performance and to provide maximum comfort in even the largest of rooms.
Attention to detail is representative of the Minka name. This attention is visible through the vast line of Minka Aire fans that are exquisite, beautifully designed, and last a lifetime. Add a Minka-air fan to any room as a focal point that is something to talk about.
Minka Ceiling Fans fit Today's Varying Lifestyles
Every Minka Aire ceiling fan combines form and function with quality craftsmanship to provide the utmost in comfort and style to any room in the home. From classic to contemporary, there is a minka aire fan to fit every style and budget.
For style on a budget, a Minka Aire fan is the way to go, and with prices ranging from well under $100 to over $600, there is a Minka fan to fit any budget. So whether you are looking for a fan for a small home or a large estate, Minka is sure to have something to fit your lifestyle.
For the Traditional style, Minka Aire offers many fans that are sure to compliment the décor and add comfort to any room.
Traditional Minka Aire fans include:
the Vivaldo Fan which features salon scavo glass and detailed scrollwork available in a sterling walnut or a rich Florence patina finish
the Napoli Fan which features refined details paired with 2 very popular finishes to choose from—Sterling Walnut or Tuscan Patina. This fan offers intricate style that is sure to compliment a traditional décor
For a Transitional Look:
the Adare Fan by Minka Aire is a great choice. This Minka fan features faux pen shell shades which are beautiful accents against a Dark Restoration Bronze Finish
Minka Aire also offers fans that fit the following styles:
Contemporary
Outdoor
Energy Star
Hugger Fans for smaller spaces
Minka-Aire Fans have Exclusive Designers
Minka-aire was one of the first manufacturers to take the traditional style of ceiling fans and turn it around. Minka Aire has teamed up with some of the most influential designers in the home furnishings business to develop a whole family of products throughout the Minka product line.
With a Minka fan, you can create just about any look you want with the forward looking designs that are offered by these recognized designers at an affordable price. The designer collection at Minka Aire includes the following designer brands:
Cristina Saralegui
George Kovacs
Hearst Castle
Jessica McClintock
Cristina Saralegui
Cristina Saralegui is a Cuban American journalist that grew up in Key Biscayne, Florida. Today she is recognized as one of the most influential Hispanics in America by Time Magazine. Cristina Saralegui is the inspiration behind the popular Casa Cristina collection at Minka.
The Casa Cristina Collection was launched in 2005 and is inspired by Cristina’s personal tastes. Styles within the collection range from Euro-Mediterranean to Pre-Columbian and Afro-Cuban tastes. Much of the Casa Cristina line is inspired the style and décor of her childhood memories and her home in Miami.
Traditional Spanish style can be seen in every Minka-aire fan that is included in the Casa Cristina line. Such is noticeable in the Habana Breeze Fan which features Habana Washed Glass and a rich Habana Night finish. Other Casa Cristina ceiling fans are inspired by elements such as tropical bays and the Caribbean Islands.
George Kovacs
George Kovacs was a contemporary product designer within the lighting and ceiling fan industry for over 50 years before his death in 2007. The well known designer influenced many contemporary designs over his years including unique and practical lighting and artistic ceiling fan designs.
George Kovacs formed a design partnership with the Minka group in the 1960’s and has since designed lighting and ceiling fan products under the George Kovacs name for Minka. Throughout Kovacs design clean lines and curves create sophisticated geometric designs that are one of a kind, whimsical, and fun.
Minka Aire ceiling fans from the George Kovacs Collection include the Artemis, the 1950’s, and the Cirque Ceiling Fan. The designs are one of a kind and every one of the George Kovacs Collection Minka fans is something to talk about. From contemporary to modern, Minka Aire ceiling fans from the George Kovacs collection are designed with a retro twist.
The Cirque ceiling fan combines form and function creating the look of a sculpted piece of art. This high performance Minka fan has earned the prestigious recognition of the Good Design award. The Cirque is just one of many designer ceiling fans from the George Kovacs Collection.
Hearst Castle
The Hearst Castle brand originated from the 1865 land purchase by a wealthy miner named George Hearst. Hearst purchased 40,000 acres of “ranchland” and left it to his wife Phoebe Hearst. In 1919, George Hearst’s only son, William Randolph Hearst inherited the land from his mother. At this time the ranch had grown to 250,000 acres.
By 1947, William Hearst had built a dream estate that included 165 rooms and 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways. The entire estate was furnished with art treasures that William Hearst had collected over the years from Europe. Every room of the Hearst Castle features unique artifacts such as antique furniture, ceilings, mantels, doors, paintings, sculptures, bas-reliefs, textiles and tapestries.
It is this blending of architectural style and European and Mediterranean elegance that prompted the Minka group to introduce a collection of designer lighting and ceiling fans that are inspired by the wealth and style of Hearst Castle. Minka aire ceiling fans from the Hearst Castle Collection are reminiscent of the diverse collection of decorative art that fills the Castle.
Many of the Minka aire ceiling fans from the Hearst Castle Collection feature unique glass and finish combination that are sure to please the eye. The Abundancia Ceiling Fan features Venetian Scavo Glass and a warm Tuscan Patina finish that is representative of Mediterranean style. This traditionally Gothic brand is both awe inspiring and beautiful.
Jessica McClintock
Jessica McClintock has used skills that she learned at an early age from her seamstress grandmother to build a premier design company that is focused on all things romantic. She is a fashion icon who has continually created innovative designs.
Jessica McClintock exclusive collection of Minka fans, lighting, accent pieces and decorative accessories. Her passion for the romantic lifestyle is showcased in Home the Premier Collection at Minka features an each of the Minka aire ceiling fans that are included in the Collection.
The Salon Grand Fan was inspired by Jessica’s love for the romantic lifestyle. The Florence patina finish is both elegant and stylish. This Minka-aire fan features delicate vine carvings that circle the rim of the lamp just below French curls that support the fans blades. The fans romantic features are sure to be the perfect finishing touch to an exquisite room.
Minka has an Outdoor Ceiling Fan for every Style
Minka Aire ceiling fans are available in both wet and damp location rated models that are perfect for outside the home. These models are specifically designed to prevent rusting and electrical shorts when exposed to moisture or water. With a Minka Outdoor fan, style does not have to be sacrificed due to the weather.
Whether your style is tropical, traditional, or contemporary, there is an outdoor Minka fan that will compliment your space.
For a tropical style, the Gauguin Outdoor Wet fan from Minka Aire is perfect for a pool deck or patio area where the fan will be directly exposed to water. This fan is also great for salt water areas as it is UL Wet rated and can easily be hosed down to prevent salt corrosion.
Looking for a more simplistic and traditional style, look no further…the Sundowner ceiling fan was specifically designed with function in mind. This model was built to withstand all types of weather conditions at a very affordable price.
To add contemporary style to an outdoor space, the Concept II Wet is an excellent choice. Not only does this fan require less time and labor to assemble, but it also offers a unique look into the future of ceiling fan design. Although the style is simple, it is sure to evoke comfort and a sense of style in any room where it is placed.
While Minka continues to define the ceiling fan industry, why not add some style and comfort to your home.
Outdoor ceiling fans can add comfort to porches, decks, pools, patios, carports and garages by creating a breeze and keeping insects at bay. There are a variety of fans that are specifically designed for use outdoors and are built to withstand all types of weather conditions and elements such as wind, moisture, and heat.
When making the decision to purchase an outdoor fan, it is important to keep several factors in mind—
Where will the fan be placed? (On a covered porch, near a swimming pool, ect.)
Will the fan be in direct contact with water?
Do you live in a Salt Water area?
By answering these questions, you are one step closer to properly choosing an outdoor fan that will meet your needs and will be safe for the area in which it is placed.
What Makes an Outdoor Ceiling Fan Different from and Indoor Fan?
Outdoor ceiling fans differ from indoor fans in that they are constructed to withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures, as well as humidity, dust and dryness. Indoor fans are not constructed to withstand such elements and are meant for use strictly inside the home in locations where there is little to no humidity and dampness. An indoor ceiling fan should never be installed outdoors as it will create a risk of fire or shock as well as a shortened product lifetime.
The biggest difference between an outdoor ceiling fan and in indoor ceiling fan is the type of materials that are used to construct each fan.
Outdoor fans are constructed with galvanized tubular steel and powder-coated painted finishes which prevent rust and corrosion.
Further, the motor casings of an outdoor fan are designed to be completely waterproof which is accomplished by the use of sealants, compression fittings and o-rings which are not commonly found in indoor fans.
Outdoor ceiling fan blades are made from injected plastic (not wood)
outdoor ceiling fans are broken down into two different types based on the type of location that the fan is designed for use in.
Damp Location Rated - which are conductive to areas with high humidity or condensation and cannot withstand direct water contact
UL Wet Rated—which are conductive to wet areas and can withstand direct contact with water (wet rated fans may also be used in damp locations, however damp rated fans may not be used in wet locations)
What Type of Ceiling Fan to use by Salt Water Areas and Why?
If your home is within a short distance to the coast and you are installing a ceiling fan outdoors, it is important to consider the risk of salt water corrosion. Salt water can destroy a ceiling fan in no time if the proper fan is not used. Most importantly, a UL wet location fan with plastic blades and minimal exposed hardware should be used in salt water areas.
A wet location fan can withstand direct contact with water. To prevent salt water corrosion, rinse the wet location fan off periodically with fresh water from a hose. This will prolong the life of the fan by removing the salt build up that occurs
Plastic ABS blades should accompany any fan that is to be used near salt water. The plastic blades are water resistant and will not corrode from the salt in the air.
Once installed, the wet location fans should have very little or no hardware visible when looking up at the fan itself. This reduces the amount of tarnish, rust, and corrosion that will be visible from salt damage in the years to come.
Copper hardware is the most durable for wet location fans that are to be used in salt water areas. Over time, the corrosion from the salt water environment will cause a chemical reaction with the copper and it will change color, but if you can withstand the change in color, the hardware itself will continue to hold up to the elements for about 5-10 years.
What Type of Outdoor Fan to use on a Covered Porch
On a covered porch, in most cases, UL damp rated outdoor ceiling fans may be used. Keep in mind that in all salt water locations, even on a covered porch, it is best to use a wet rated outdoor fan as this allows the ability to rinse the fan off directly!
Damp rated fans are not designed for direct contact with water. So, on a covered porch, where the fan will be out of direct contact from water, a damp rated fan is the perfect touch. These fans are conductive to a great deal of humidity and condensation, so minor weather changes outside of the porch should be of no concern.
Today, there are numerous damp rated outdoor ceiling fans that are beautiful enough to be placed inside or outside of the home. For instance, Monte Carlo fans has numerous outdoor fan models to choose from that would also be a gorgeous addition to a room inside the home. Monte Carlo ceiling fans are available online.
Why are Outdoor Fan Blades Plastic?
Outdoor fan blades are made from a molded plastic. The very durable plastic is called ABS plastic which stands for All-weather Blade System. This material can hold up to all of the elements that nature has to offer—wind, rain, snow, humidity, ect.
Plastic blades are important when a fan is to be used outdoors. Moisture can warp wood blades causing the fan to wobble, but the moisture is of no concern with the durable ABS plastic blades which are completely water resistant and can stand up to weather elements. These blades now come in a variety of styles just like the wooden and woven blades that are typical for indoor use.
Further, the use of plastic blades on wet location ceiling fans allows the ability to directly rinse the blades off with water. This is especially important in salt water areas, but it is also a nice thing to remember in most other outdoor locations as outdoor fans tend to collect dirt, pollen, and dust from the air much quicker than their indoor counterparts.
The Minka Group was founded in 1982 by Bill and Marian Tang. Then a tiny company that made glass shades for ceiling fans and lighting fixtures, it has grown into a lighting industry giant which includes the brand names Minka-Aire, Minka Lavery, Ambiance, The Great Outdoors, Metropolitan, and George Kovacs as well as many nationally recognized private label brands.
Minka products are sold in over 2,000 showrooms nationwide. Products are made from a variety of high quality materials such as wrought iron, wood, resin, cast aluminum, and solid brass. Minka products are distributed from service centers on both the East and the West coasts. This spread of distribution centers helps the Minka Group lower costs and keep delivery times low as well.
The Minka Group produces every kind of indoor and outdoor lighting for residential homes from simple fixtures that cost only $19, to elaborate chandeliers that are fit for a mansion’s foyer that cost $10,000. The vast collection of lighting and ceiling fans that are offered by the Minka Group represent the most diverse and cutting edge styles.
President of the Minka Group, Kurt Schulzman, attributes the success of the company to its continued entrepreneurial abilities.
He says “I have the freedom to make decisions quick enough to keep pace with fast-changing trends in home décor.”
It is the freedom to change rapidly with the changing trends that make Minka Group the leader in the lighting industry.
Spotlight on Minka Lavery Lighting
The Minka Lavery lighting lines are both affordable and stylish while maintaining great quality. Minka Lavery lighting features urban lights, traditional lights, transitional lights, contemporary lighting, and everything in between. Fixtures include chandeliers, wall sconces, pendants, table lamps, vanity lights, floor lamps as well as a variety of other fixtures that are sure to make a wonderful accent to any lifestyle.
Spotlight on Minka Aire Ceiling Fans
Minka Aire continues to define the ceiling fan industry. All Minka Aire ceiling fans combine form, function, and design to offer the best in quality and workmanship that a ceiling fan has to offer. Minka Aire fans come in both traditional and contemporary styles, many of which are Energy Star Approved. There is a Minka Aire fan that is sure to compliment any décor.
Minka Lavery and Minka Aire Share Design Features
Today, in keeping up with the latest and greatest, Minka Lavery offers lighting fixtures that share design qualities with Minka Aire ceiling fans. The two sister companies now offer lighting and ceiling fan lines that share finishes and glass types so that matching products may be used throughout the home.
Coordinating Lighting and Fan lines include:
The Treville lighting and ceiling fan collections features the warmth and beauty of the European countryside with a Tuscan Patina finish that is hand applied to each piece by old world artisans.
The Treville Collection features antiqued glass and embroidered shades that are sure to enhance the fixtures.
The Salon Grand collection from the Jessica McClintock Home line features beautifully hand sculpted leaf designs throughout an array of coordinating lighting fixtures, portable lighting, accent pieces and ceiling fans. All Salon Grand light fixtures and ceiling fans share a rich Florence Patina finish. Many feature Salon Scavo Glass.
The Lineage collection features architectural inspired elements as well as simplicity inspired by Mission artisans. The Lineage collection has an iron oxide finish and also features Venetian Scavo Glass. This extensive collection includes chandeliers, island lighting, floor lamps, vanity lighting, table lamps, ceiling fans, wall sconces and pendants.
The Belcaro lighting collection features southern Tuscany inspirations with the craftsmanship of Old World materials. Crafted with master carvings and inspirations from the 17th Century Farmhouse Style, the Belcaro collection features details that replicate the work of the Old Masters. This collection features a walnut finish on its ceiling fans and lighting fixtures. Hearst Castle collection fans by Minka Aire also feature the Belcaro Walnut finish.
Other Ceiling Fans with coordinating features include:
The Adare ceiling fan (model number F706-DRB) from Minka-Aire features a Faux pen shell glass housing and shades.
Minka Lavery, Ambiance, and Metropolitan also offer lighting fixtures that feature the pen shell glass.
The Jessica McClintock Home Romantic Breeze fans by Minka Aire also coordinate with many lighting fixtures that are available through Minka Lavery, as well as Ambiance.
The Arles Gold finish is the most popular.
The Minka Group has brought quality, elegant lighting and fan products to the home for the past 25 years. The addition of lighting and ceiling fan collections that have finishes that correlate with one another make a home come together. With trendy innovation such as this, it is no wonder why the Minka Group is said to be the leader in the industry.
The ceiling fan was first introduced to the United States during the late 1800’s, but it was nothing like the typical ceiling fan that we see in so many households today. Although Michael Faraday, the great inventor of the 1800’s, had already invented the first electric motor by the year 1820, the first ceiling fans were not powered by electricity at all. They were instead the powered by a stream of water and a turbine that drove a vast system of belts that would turn the blades of these early two blade fan models.
Early ceiling fans were seemingly expensive and not ideal for homes. They were mostly seen in restaurants, stores, and offices in the southern United States where temperatures were the hottest. It was during the late 1970’s, after the energy crisis, that the ceiling fan became increasingly popular within the United States. Ceiling fans became more popular at this time because they consumed far less energy than air conditioning. During this time, companies such as Casablanca Fan Co., which still dominate the ceiling fan business today, began increased production of ceiling fans to be marketed to the United States as well as other countries around the world.
Over time, air conditioning became more available and affordable, and the use of ceiling fans as the primary home cooling source declined. However, due to the recent rise in energy costs, and an increase in consumer awareness to the need to conserve energy, ceiling fan use is once again on the upward slope. With the many efficiencies that are produced by just one ceiling fan, it is no wonder that this appliance has become a staple to most households.
The Ceiling Fan Wind-Chill Effect
“Wind chill is the apparent temperature felt on exposed skin due to the combination of air temperature and wind speed.”
We often think of wind chill only in terms of winter weather issues such as, the wind chill factor making the temperature outside “feel” like it is freezing, or factoring in the wind chill to develop a new idea of outdoor temperature. We don’t typically think about a wind chill in a positive way such as that which is caused by using a ceiling fan during the warm summer months. However, a ceiling fan creates a wind chill factor that is both comfortable and desirable during the hot and often sticky summer months.
When operated in the NORMAL direction (counter-clockwise), ceiling fans move the air which helps to evaporate moisture from the skin. The evaporation of moisture from our skin helps create a cooling effect, otherwise known as a wind chill effect. In essence, this wind chill effect makes us “feel” like the air is much cooler than it actually is by cooling off body temperature.
The use of a ceiling fan creates a wind chill effect that can make you feel up to 8 degrees cooler than the air around you. This means that in a room with a stifling temperature of 78 degrees which is not very comfortable, the use of a ceiling fan could increase comfort by making the room feel like a cool 70 degrees. In return, the air conditioning thermostat can be set to a higher temperature and the room will continue to feel cooler thanks to the air circulation caused by the ceiling fan.
Lower Heating and Cooling Costs
By raising the thermostat during the summer months, the average American household could save as much as 40% on their air conditioning bill. However this is not the only time that a ceiling fan can help save money. Ceiling fans should also be used to reduce energy costs during the winter months.
Although we certainly do not want to create a wind chill effect during the already cold winter, with proper use a ceiling fan can help create a warming effect as well. When operated in the REVERSE (clockwise) direction on a low speed, a ceiling fan creates a gentle upward draft which circulates the hot air that often gets trapped at the ceiling. The fan pushes the warm air down from the ceiling toward the room’s occupants. Especially in rooms with cathedral type or high ceilings, the use of a ceiling fan can provide even, comfortable heat throughout an otherwise uncomfortable room.
Casablanca Fan suggests that “the re-circulation of warm air as caused by a ceiling fan allows you to lower the room’s thermostat setting.” The result of operating a ceiling fan in the REVERSE direction and pushing the warm air back down to floor level is a more effective use of the home’s heating system as well as lower energy consumption. This can save the average American household an additional 10% on heating costs during the winter months.
Ceiling Fans Reduce Energy Consumption
Ceiling fans are very energy efficient. In fact, Ron Rezek, an industrial designer who owns the Modern Fan Company, claims that a ceiling fan uses about the same amount of energy as the average 25-100 watt light bulb. Furthermore, the American Lighting Association or ALA as well as the Department of Energy have taken steps to assure that all ceiling fan manufacturers begin labeling products with a standard format making it easier for consumers to make smart choices regarding fan efficiency.
Beginning in January 2009, “all ceiling fan cartons, brochures, catalogs and Web sites will be required to provide the products electrical usage at high speed expressed in CFM.”(New Laws…) The labeling system will contain information for the consumer to make an informed purchase decision based on electricity use described in watts, the amount of air the fan will move described in CFM (cubic feet moved per minute), and airflow efficiency expressed in CFM/Watt (amount of air the product will move per watt of electricity). (Appliance Labeling Rule)
The use of a ceiling fan reduces the amount of energy consumed in a home by allowing us to increase the thermostat in the summer months, and lower it during winter months. Andrew Fanara of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Program says that since “the energy we use in our homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants, which contributes to smog, acid rain, and global warming. So the less energy we use in our homes, the less air pollution we generate.” By consuming less energy, fewer CO2 emissions are released into the Earth’s atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels. The reduction of CO2 emissions can greatly prolong the life of the Earth by slowing the effects of global warming.
Casablanca Fan Company suggests that “there are differences one should consider when seeking quality, lasting performance and value,” from a ceiling fan. The motor is one of the most important components of the fan in terms of efficiency. An undersized motor that is poorly constructed can lead to higher operating temperatures, humming and clicking, thus drastically reducing efficiency and possibly increasing energy consumption. “The powerful Casablanca ceiling fan motors move more cubic feet of air per minute (CFMs) while using significantly less energy.”
“Casablanca Fan Company is dedicated to creating fans that work smarter, not harder, so that each element is fine-tuned to contribute to overall savings in energy costs.” There are many ceiling fans available that are also Energy Star qualified providing greater energy efficiency. With efficiencies like this it seems inefficient for a home not to be equipped with ceiling fans throughout its rooms.
Ceiling Fans produce a Calming Effect
Aside from the comfort that a ceiling can provide, and the energy efficiencies that are afforded through proper ceiling fan use, there is another great quality provided by ceiling fans: the calming sound of the air circulating. Many people sleep better with the sound of a fan humming above and the feel of the air circulating around them. The calming effect produced by a ceiling fan can evoke deep sleep.
Ceiling Fans for All Environments
Today there are ceiling fans that are suitable for most every environment. Ceiling fans are available in both indoor model and outdoor ceiling fan model types. They are made to resist weather conditions and climate issues such as salt in the air in beachside locations or moisture in the air outside or in a bathroom. Outdoor fans come with a Wet or Damp rating and can be used in areas that are covered or uncovered.
Fans come in various sizes and styles. The average ceiling fan blade span ranges from 30 inches up to 60 inches. It is important to install a fan that has a blade span large enough to move the most air within the room without being so large as to become a hazard. There should be adequate space around the fan to promote rotation that is free of obstruction.
Casablanca Fan Company offers a variety of fans that range from contemporary ceiling fan models to traditional ceiling fan models. They offer ornamental styles with a hand carved look, period classics such as the 19th century or Victorian look, as well as casual look and décor specific for the designer home. Teamed with Energy Star efficiency, elegance, and comfort, Casablanca ceiling fans to fit just about anywhere.
From across the United States and around the world retailers as well as manufacturers gather semi annually at separate events known as the Dallas International Lighting Market and Las Vegas Lighting Convention to display new trends in the lighting and ceiling fan industry. Both markets are held twice annually during the summer and winter.
The Dallas International Lighting Market is held simultaneously with various other markets at the Dallas Market Center located at 2100 Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas. During the 2007 Lighting Market, exhibitors offered numerous giveaways including plasma televisions, all inclusive vacations, GPS navigational systems, and a chandelier that retailed for $4,500 from Fine Art Lamps.
During 2007 the Dallas Market Center celebrated its 50th anniversary and introduced plans for a 500,000 square foot expansion to the Trade Mart. This expansion doubles the lighting marketplace to more than seven million square feet. The Trade Mart expansion is the only building that has been custom designed for the lighting industry from the ground up. This only quantifies the reason why Dallas International Lighting Market is considered by many retailers and exhibitors alike as the “Lighting Capital.”
“The lighting fixtures display in Dallas is the biggest trade show for the lighting industry in the US.” Said Santorelli, Dina. "Dallas Center shifts to draw lighting."
Up for exhibit at the Dallas Lighting Convention are more than 260 lighting manufacturers including Westinghouse Lighting Corporation, a leading manufacturer of more than 5,000 lighting products, and Hinkley Lighting a Cleveland, Ohio based distributor of high quality, decorative lighting fixtures for both the residential and commercial markets.
A couple hundred miles away, a similar event is held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas Lighting Convention is also held semi annually and attracts thousands of retail buyers and sellers from around the world.
The Las Vegas Lighting Convention is held at the World Market Center, located at 495 South Grand Central Parkway in Las Vegas, Nevada. The World Market Center is a planned tradeshow complex that is rapidly growing in size with a projected size of 12 million square feet upon completion.
Market representatives say that "the World Market Center, which debuted in 2005, will be the largest most comprehensive trade show complex in the world when complete."
In Las Vegas, from high end contemporary lighting products at moderate prices made by Adesso, to lamps made by Uttermost, retailers can view a variety of lighting products from over 150 different manufacturers under one roof. The World Market Center is renowned as a place where World Class Exhibitors and World Class Buyers come together to create a World Class Experience.
Although both markets have many of their own unique exhibitors, there are some shared similarities between the two. Las Vegas Lighting Convention and The Dallas Lighting Market both offer exhibits from some of the top names from within the lighting industry, such as Dale Tiffany, “the world’s foremost designer, marketer, and producer of Art Glass Lighting.” Dale Tiffany is just one of the many manufacturers that maintain permanent showrooms at both the Dallas Market Center and the World Market Center.
Other manufacturers that attend both markets include:
Cal Lighting, a 25 year old company from Ontario Canada
Genie House West, a New Jersey based Fixture Company whose products are all American made
Glow Lighting based out of Canada and specializing in crystal lighting for both the residential and commercial markets
Quoizel, one of the nation’s leading designers and distributors of decorative home lighting.
Ceiling fans circulate air to provide a wind chill or cooling effect in the summer and evenly distribute heat in the winter. Overall ceiling fans maximize efficiency in the air conditioning process. During the life of a hard working ceiling fan problems can occur. Like any other product ceiling fans and there installers are not perfect. This article will show you how to solve the most common ceiling fan problems that exist.
Question:
Why does my ceiling fan wobble?
Answer:
Is the electrical junction box secured tight? If not tighten it.
Is the ceiling fan securely mounted to the fan bracket? If not tighten it.
Is the fan bracket firmly tightened to the junction box? If not tighten it.
Is the slot in the ball joint on the end of the ceiling fan down rod fitted in the tongue on the fan bracket? If not fit the tongue in the groove.
Are all the screws on the fan extra tight? If not tighten them.
Do you have a bent blade iron? If so get it replaced.
When all else fails use a blade balancing kit to fix the wobble.
Question:
Why is my ceiling fan making noise?
Answer:
Are the screws on the housing tight? If not tighten them.
Are the screws on the light kit tight? If not tighten them.
Is there a wire nut or screw that might have fallen into the motor housing during installation? If so take the fan down, turn it upside down and shake the loose piece out.
Is the junction box secure? If not tighten it.
Are you using an infinite variable control or a light dimmer instead of a fan control? Infinite variable controls create a low hum on lower speeds.
Question:
Why does my ceiling fan operate only on one speed?
Answer:
Are all the wires connected on the pull chain switch? If not connect them.
Is the switch housing plugged securely into the fan? If not you know what to do.
Are you using a radio frequency remote control? If so, by pass the receiver module in the fan canopy and wire it direct to see if it is the control that is defective.
Are you using a radio frequency remote control? If so, make sure that the speed pull chain switch is pulled to the highest speed setting.
If the four above are correct change the switch housing.
Question:
Why won't my fan light come on?
Answer:
Are the blue wires coming out of the top of the fan corrected properly to the power source? If not you know what to do.
Are the blue and black wires connected in the switch housing? If not you know what to do.
Are you using a radio frequency control? If so, by pass the receiver module in the fan canopy and wire it direct to see if it is the control that is defective.
Question:
Why won't my ceiling fan come on at all?
Answer:
Is there power coming into electrical junction box? Test and see, if not call an electrician.
Are all the wires from the fan to the junction box connected? If not you know what to do.
Check the reverse switch to see if it has been knocked to the middle. If so, push it fully to either forward or reverse.
Is the switch housing plugged into the fan securely and are the wires securely in the plug harness? If not you know what to do.
Is the circuit breaker in the off position? If not you know what to do.
Are you using a radio frequency control? If so, by pass the receiver module in the fan canopy and wire it direct to see if it is the control that is defective.
If none of the above solutions fix your ceiling fan problem it is safe to say that you have a defective product. I would recommend calling the ceiling fan distributor you purchased it from and getting a new one. And before you buy your next ceiling fan read all of our tips to help you buy ceiling fan.
Ceiling fans are pretty simple interior appliances used to create a cooling effect in the summer and distribute heat evenly during the winter. How complicated can it be? There are thousands of ceiling fans to choose from and probably only 50 that will work in the space you want it in. It is not that complicated if you can answer the following 10 questions. These questions should narrow down your search when looking for a ceiling fan.
What is Your Ceiling Height?
Knowing the ceiling height where your new ceiling fan will be installed will determine whether you choose a hugger ceiling fan or a ceiling fan with a downrod. National Electric Code NEC requires that your fan blades do not hang lower than 7 feet from the floor. For ceiling heights under 7'6" you will most likely want to use a hugger ceiling fan or a regular ceiling fan with a low ceiling adapter.
Any fan company that you can buy a ceiling fan from can give you the distance from the ceiling to the bottom of the blades with the included downrod. An example is above.
Knowing the exact height of the ceiling and the distance from the ceiling to the bottom of the fan blades will give you enough information to determine if you need a longer downrod than what is included with the ceiling fan. Usually a 3inch or 6inch downrod is included.
The above chart can give you an idea of the correct size downrod you will need. Remember to include the light kit size if applicable.
Is Your Ceiling Sloped or at an Angle?
If you have a slope ceiling you can not use a hugger ceiling fan. Ceiling fan blades should always be in the horizontal position where gravity finds them. If not the fan motor will incur too much strain and eventually burn out.
If your ceiling is sloped you will want to find out the exact degree of slope that the ceiling is at. This information will help you know if you will need a sloped ceiling adapter or not. Most fans come with the ability to hang up to 29 degrees with the standard ball joint mounting system.
A sloped ceiling adapter (shown left) will enable the ceiling fan to hang from 29 degrees to 52 degrees. Most sloped ceiling adapters consist of a new canopy in the same finish as the ceiling fan, new mounting hardware and a new ball joint.
To determine the degree of slope you will need to know the rise distance and the run distance measured in feet.
RISE distance / RUN distance = (INV)(TAN) = Degree of Slope
OR enter the rise and run distance in the below Rise over Run Degree Calculator
Now you know if you need a sloped ceiling adapter or not.
Determine the Blade Span Based on the Size of the Room
Ceiling fans come in many different blade span sizes. Knowing the estimated blade span size will greatly narrow your search when it comes time to start looking for the right ceiling fan. Below should give you a good idea of what ceiling fan blade span you need based on the square footage of your room.
Square Footage = Room Length x Room Width (in feet)
16 - 40 sq. feet = 24" to 32" Blade Span
40 - 75 sq. feet = 34" to 40" Blade Span
75 - 100 sq. feet = 40" to 42" Blade Span
100 - 140 sq. feet = 42" to 48" Blade Span
140 - 200 sq. feet = 48" to 52" Blade Span
200 - 260 sq. feet = 52" to 54" Blade Span
260 - 300 sq. feet = 54" to 58" Blade Span
300 - 380 sq. feet = 58" to 62" Blade Span
380 - 450 sq. feet = 62" to 72" Blade Span
NOTE - When you have a room that is over 300 square feet and measures 10 feet by 30 feet, two 42inch Blade Span ceiling fans might have a better appearance and distribute the air circulation more evenly. The above chart sizes are estimated, no ceiling fan blade span is set in stone to a particular room size. Many rooms vary in height, have assessable windows that create draft, oblong widths verses lengths and sloped ceilings to consider.
If Your Ceiling Fan Box is Existing, How is it Wired?
By determining the existing wiring in your fan junction box it will help you understand which type of control options you can choose from. Below is a description of the three most common existing wiring scenarios.
2-WIRE WALL = one hot wire (Black or Red) + one neutral wire (White) + one ground wire (Green); The hot wire and the neutral (unless there is a shared neutral) should travel to the designated wall switch box
3-WIRE WALL = two hot wires (Black or Red) + one neutral wire (White) + one ground wire (Green); The hot wires and the neutral (unless there is a shared neutral) should travel to the designated wall switch box
2-WIRE REMOTE = one hot wire (Black or Red) + one neutral wire (White) + one ground wire (Green); The hot wire is always hot and does not travel to a wall switch box
If you are removing a light fixture that is controlled from the wall and replacing it with a ceiling fan you can be about 95% sure that you have a 2-WIRE WALL scenario. If you have two switches on the wall that control power to the junction box in the ceiling then you have 3-WIRE WALL scenario. If you currently have a ceiling fan installed that is always on and controlled by the pull chains on the ceiling fan then you have 2-WIRE REMOTE scenario.
How to check you're wiring if your scenario does not match any of the above:
Check to see if any existing wall switches control the power to the existing light or ceiling fan to be replaced.
After you have determined which wall switch(s) control the junction box or if there are no switches that control it, follow the next step.
TURN OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT PROVIDES ELECTRIC CURRENT TO THE JUNCTION BOX IN QUESTION.
Remove the existing ceiling fan or light fixture and view the exposed wires to determine which scenario you have.
Replace the removed ceiling fan or light fixture until your have the new fan to install.
The above information will help you determine what kind of control to use with your new ceiling fan if the junction box is existing. If you do not have a junction box in the ceiling then you should select which type of control you will want before you schedule a licensed electrician to come out and install one. Many ceiling fans come with a wall control, remote control, or give you the option to use both. Don’t make the mistake of having an electrician install a junction box and wire it for a 2-WIRE WALL scenario when later you find that the fan you like best can only use a 3-WIRE WALL scenario.
How do You Want to Control Your New Ceiling Fan?
The ceiling fan industry is offering more advanced control options as the days pass. After you have figured out the above information you will be on your way to selecting the control you desire. Below are all of the available types of ceiling fan controls on the market.
Fan wall speed control - (1.5amp) - 3 or 4 quiet speeds
Fan wall speed control rotary - (1.5amp) - 3 or 4 quiet speeds
Fan wall speed control - (2.5amp) - 3 quiet speeds (made specifically for the Hunter Original fans)
Multi-Fan wall speed control - (5amp) - infinite variable speeds (fan may produce Low 50Hertz Hum) (up to 3 fans)
Multi-Fan wall speed control - (15amp) - infinite variable speeds (fan may produce Low 50Hertz Hum) (up to 10 fans)
3-Wire fan/light wall control - 3 or 4 fan speeds and infinite light dimming
3-Wire fan/light preset wall control - 3 or 4 fan speeds and infinite light dimming with a preset for your favorite light level setting
2-Wire fan/light wall control - 3 fan speeds and infinite light dimming (Radio Frequency control that will include a receiver)
2-Wire fan/light reversing wall control - 3 fan speeds, forward/reverse from control and infinite up-light/downlight dimming (Radio Frequency control that will include a receiver)
Fan/Light Remote Control - 3 fan speeds and infinite up-light/downlight dimming (Radio Frequency control that will include a receiver)
Fan/Light reversing Remote control - 3 fan speeds, forward/reverse from control and infinite up-light/downlight dimming (Radio Frequency control that will include a receiver)
Fan/Light Smart Wall Control - 6 fan speeds, forward/reverse from the control, infinite up-light/downlight dimming, and special advanced security features. (receiving device is usually built on to the motor) (Do NOT wire HOT)
Fan/Light Smart Remote Control - 6 fan speeds, forward/reverse from the control, infinite up-light/downlight dimming, decorative wall cradle and special advanced security features. (receiving device is usually built on to the motor) (Do NOT wire HOT)
Many ceiling fans already include one of the controls listed above. The control option should be another element of thought when selecting a ceiling fan.
Do You Want a Fan with a Light?
If you are not interested in a ceiling fan with a light this section may not assist you on your hunt for the perfect fan.
Integrated Light Source
There are many ceiling fans today with integrated light sources. An integrated light source is a light that is made specifically for the ceiling fan that it comes with, will match the style of the fan it comes with and the finish. Up-lighting is also an integrated source of light that is used to create a glow on the ceiling. Up-lighting usually does not exceed 120watts of light. So, up-lighting is a great indirect lighting effect to have but it is not a strong enough light source to read from.
Light Kit
A light kit is a light source that does not come with the fan. Light kits are made in many different styles and finishes. Choosing a light kit style to match the ceiling fan style that you desire can be a little more difficult than just buying a ceiling fan with an integrated light source.
The three most important things to consider when adding a light kit to a ceiling fan are:
The finishes should be identical. The only way to match identical finishes are by using a light kit from the same manufacture as the fan. Some finishes are usually very close such as: Antique Brass; Brushed Nickel; Polished Brass; and Appliance White. These finishes have been standardized.
The lower switch mounting must be the same on the fan as it is on the light kit. There are three most common lower switch housing mounts: The ever so popular center 3/8” threaded hole; Two set screws on the face of the lower switch housing; and Three set screws surrounding the body of the lower switch housing.
If your fan is located in a damp location such as: bathroom, covered porch, patio, etc. The Light kit should be UL Damp Rated or UL Wet Rated.
If you have these three areas are in order you won’t have to bother with sending the light kit you just bought back for credit, that can always we a hassle.
If you live by the coast and are installing your ceiling fan outside, here are a few things you should look for:
The ceiling fan should be UL Listed for WET Locations. This will enable you to rinse the salt build up off your ceiling fan with a hose. Yes, spray your ceiling fan with your fresh water hose. Your fan will have many more years of life if you do.
Your fan blades should be ABS (All-Weather Blade System) which is a plastic product. This will eliminate water absorbs ion that would happen in a standard ply blade. There is only one solid Teak wood blade made by Hunter Fans that can with stand this type of environment.
There should be no or very limited exposed hardware in sight when looking up at the fan. Even steel hardware is the first to tarnish on an outdoor WET location ceiling fan exposed to salt conditions. So, the less hardware you see the better.
Raw copper materials for the fan body make for a good green coating of oxide when exposed to the salt. That is why the Statue of Liberty looks so good after being installed on the coast in 1886.
If raw copper does not fit your style select an outdoor fan with a textured finish. This will lengthen the life of the aluminum or steel housing by adding more layers of paint and protect ant.
Anyway you look at it products do not last forever by the ocean, but if you follow these suggestions you will definitely improve the quality of life for the products you invest in.
What Room in Your Home Will the Ceiling Fan be Installed?
There are many different qualities of ceiling fans on the market today. Lower end ceiling fans use lower end motors and lower end fans sometimes are not compatible with convenient controls. With this in mind if you plan to add or replace a ceiling fan in your master bedroom over the master bed you will want a ceiling fan that is silent. Most lower end fan motors have a slight rubbing sound produced by the blades being mounted directly to the motor itself and over time this sound worsens. Lower end ceiling fans maybe perfect for the garage and not the master bedroom. A remote controlled ceiling fan is great to have in the master bedroom so you do not have to get up out of bed to turn out the light or adjust the fan speeds.
Here are some of the things to look for in a ceiling fan for the bedroom:
Remote Controlled – Having a remote control is a great convenience when controlling lighting and air circulation without having to raise energy levels.
Smart Controlled – Smart control features allow the user to set a fan deceleration setting which starts the ceiling fan on high before you go to sleep then every hour reduces the speed. This way when you wake up in the morning you are not scratching to turn the fan speed down when getting out of a warm bed. The Inteli-touch wall control made by Casablanca Fan Company or the Air Design Control made by Emerson Fan Company are smart controls.
Of course all these features are not absolutely necessary but at least one of them would make for a better bedtime experience.
What is the Weight of the Ceiling Fan to Be Installed?
Ceiling fans are made of different materials and come in different sizes. It is good to know what the weight of the ceiling fan is before installation. This way you can make sure that the ceiling fan box will support the weight of the ceiling fan. It also helps that you know this information before you speak to an electrician. Some electricians will not change or support the fan box when necessary or may charge a lot extra when they have to make a trip out to the electrical supply house to get the proper equipment to finish the job.
Who Will Install Your Shiny New Ceiling Fan?
Home Owner
If you the home owner are installing the ceiling fan you will want to make sure you have all of the tools necessary and familiarize your self with the installation manual. A lot of times ceiling fans are ordered and need to be installed by a certain deadline so the Mrs. or significant other remains happy. The ceiling fan that fits your space may not always be in stock and, it could take a week to several weeks to arrive.
In that waiting time there are a few ways to prepare your self for the ceiling fan installation.
Download the ceiling fan installation manual from the internet
Read the manual and make sure you have all of the tools necessary
Check the weight of the fan and make sure the ceiling fan box will support it
Make sure that the downrod that comes with the fan is long enough or if the fan will hang to low order a low ceiling adapter or a hugger ceiling fan.
If the downrod is not long enough take the proper measurements based on the ceiling fan height and the ceiling height and order the correct length.
Make sure your selected control option will work with your existing wiring scenario.
Hiring an Electrician
There are a few great electricians, many good electricians, many not so good electricians but overall a lot to choose from. When you hire a licensed electrician be sure to interview the electrician and make sure that their quality level will match the quality level of the ceiling fan to be installed. If you are having the electrician hang a contractor fan in the garage the interview might not be necessary but, if you are installing a Signature Series Casablanca fan with the Inteli-Touch (smart) wall control an interview is necessary.
These are some of the basic questions I would ask:
Are you licensed and insured? If not, call another one.
Are you familiar with Casablanca Fan Company? If not, call another one.
Have you ever installed a decorative ceiling fan? If not, call another one.
If your fan control option requires a radio frequency control and receiver, ask if the electrician has ever installed an RF control. If not, call another one.
Do you have miscellanies fan boxes, wire and mounting hardware if necessary? If not, call another one.
If you have a ceiling over 12’, ask the electrician if he owns the proper scaffolding or lift equipment. So, you do not pay inflated rental charges if he does not. If not, call another one.
Do you have a helper to help hang this expensive decorative ceiling fan? Many times decorative fans are cumbersome and when they are not handled properly it can create a wobble. Wobbles can be fixed with a blade balancing kit.
Have you ever used a blade balancing kit to balance out a wobble?
If you are not able to complete the job how soon will you be able to reschedule?
This completes 10 Things to Consider Before Buying Ceiling Fan. I hope you have enjoyed it, more ceiling fan tips are on the way.
Matthews Fan Company has been creating unique hand made ceiling fans since 1992. More can be read on the Matthews Fan Company in my previous post Matthews Fan Company is Made in America. Now in late 2007 they have introduced two new hand crafted ceiling fan models and one new wall fan model. These ceiling fan models take on a modernized retro feel while producing higher air circulation than the traditional paddle style ceiling fan.
Italo Ventania Ceiling Fan
The Italo Ventania ceiling fan is has the largest blade span in the Matthews Fan Co ceiling fan collection. The curving cast aluminum arms have side mounted 2amp rated motors allowing a smooth balanced rotation. Both motors with blade assemblies can be infinitely positioned with in 180 degrees for the desired air movement. The Matthews Fan Company Italo Ventania is available in polished chrome, brushed nickel, polished copper, bronze or black. White, brushed copper, polished brass, brushed brass, black nickel and bronzette are available as special orders. Bronzette, incidentally, is our monochromatic powdercoated bronze finish. This fan is compatable with Matthews Fan’s new indirect uplight downrod canopy.
Jarold Directional Ceiling Fan
The Jarold Direcitonal ceiling fan is the brother to the well known Bianca Directional ceiling fan. This ceiling fan has a 2amp motor that can be infinitely positioned with in 180 degrees for the desired air direction and movement. The Jarold is great for small spaces were air is needed but to small for the traditional paddle fan. Perfect for in front of HVAC ducts to make more efficient the heating, ventilation or air conditioning of any room. The Jarold Directional is available in polished chrome, brushed nickel, polished copper, bronze or black. White, brushed copper, polished brass, brushed brass, black nickel and bronzette are available as special orders. Bronzette, incidentally, is our monochromatic powdercoated bronze finish.
Bruna Parede Wall Fan
The Bruna Parede wall fan is the sister to the Michelle Parede wall fan. The 2amp motor and blade assembly can be infinitely positioned vertically and horizontally across 180-degree arcs to provide maximum directional airflow. It can be mounted in small, awkward spaces or in front of HVAC ducts to make more efficient the heating, ventilation or air conditioning of any room. The Bruna Wall Mount Fan is available in polished chrome, brushed nickel, polished copper, bronze or black. White, brushed copper, polished brass, brushed brass, black nickel and bronzette are available as special orders. Bronzette, incidentally, is our monochromatic powdercoated bronze finish.
The lighting and ceiling fan industry is about two and a half months away from it's yearly Lighting Convention. Every year the Dallas Market Center has over 3000 lighting buyers from North America come to view the newest and most creative lighting and ceiling fans available. Lighting and ceiling fan manufacturers from around the country own showrooms with in this 7 million square foot space in the Dallas Market Center building alone. When you add the World Trade Center building at 3.1 million square feet you have the world’s largest wholesale resource center.
During the International Lighting Market, held January 17th 2008 thru January 21st 2008, many events on lighting are held. American Lighting Association has scheduled many educational lighting seminars and many of the lighting and ceiling fan manufactures will have brand oriented activities.
This show is a must see for all lighting and ceiling fan enthusiasts.
Once you have installed a ceiling fan in your home you will notice the "wind chill" effect immediately when the ceiling fan is going in the right direction. I explained how the direction of your ceiling fan is important here. I have since found some Japanese images explaining how this works and I would love to share them.
In the winter with out a ceiling fan you will feel a low distrubution of air
When you have a ceiling fan in the winter the air from the heater is circulated properly
When you do not have a ceiling fan in the summer the air conditioning is not distributed properly
When you do have a ceiling fan in the summer the whole room has evenly distributed cool air
I thought these graphics would help show my explaination of how ceiling fans distribute air properly.
Problem: If you just bought a ceiling fan with a remote and it turns on by it self some times we have a soulution.
Most of the time when remote controlled ceiling fans are installed the frequency dip switch settings are not changed by the installer. On the remote transmitter and the receiver there are frequency dip switch settings that must be the same for each the transmitter and the receiver. Each unit has four sets of on off switches that determine what setting the frequency is on. When you receive a new fan with a remote the default settings are set to 1 = on, 2 = on, 3 = on, and 4 = on. Many times if you have other ceiling fans in the house that are operated by remote or you live in an apartment building, most likely the frequency settings are the same as the other ceiling fans in your house or a neighboors ceiling fan if this problem is occuring.
Answer: Change the frequency dip switch settings on the ceiling fan remote and ceiling fan transmitter that is turning on by it self.
Emerson Ceiling Fan Company has been manufacturing and marketing ceiling fans since 1895. Emerson is part of a $ 20 billion corporation leading in electric motors, engineering and technology. Emerson Fan Company has changed of the past decade from creating the first motor to run off of alternating current, to inventing the first ceiling fan capacitor and now a leading decorative ceiling fan manufacture.
A number of Emerson Ceiling fans are now meeting the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) laws and specifications. In 2005 the United States congress created the Energy Policy Act a set of laws specifically relating to energy efficiency in ceiling fans and ceiling fan light kits. Beginning January 1, 2007 all ceiling fans manufactured must be reversible and have seperate controls for changing fan speeds and light dimming.
Which Emerson Ceiling Fans are EPACT Complient?
The Odyssey fan will now include a wall control that allows you to dim the light, change the fan speeds and change the direction of the fan from the control. The Odyssey ceiling fan will also be offered with only candelabra based bulb sockets or E17 Intermediate bases. These sockets are more efficient than the regular medium base sockets.
The Raphael ceiling fan will now include the same wall control that allows you to dim the lights up and down, change the three fan speeds and change the direction of the fan from the control. The Raphael fan will also be offered with only candelabra based bulb sockets or E17 Intermediate bases. These sockets are more efficient than the regular medium base sockets.
The Raphael Tiffany ceiling fan will now include the same wall control that allows you to dim the lights up and down, change the three fan speeds and change the direction of the fan from the control. The Raphael Tiffany fan will also be offered with only candelabra based bulb sockets or E17 Intermediate bases. These sockets are more efficient than the regular medium base sockets.
The long awaited arrival of the Minka-Aire Fan Artamis in the liquid nickel finish is finally here. Minka-Aire fans are especially known for their unique contemporary ceiling fan designs and the liquid nickel Artamis proves it. The Minka Group wanted to introduce a super high end contemporary ceiling fan design with an untouchable finish. The packaging alone proves the quality of this product. Check it out.
Minka-Aire Fans create the First Liquid Nickel Ceiling Fan
About a year ago Minka-Aire introduced their new liquid nickel Artamis prototype ceiling fan at the Dallas Market Center Lighting Show. This fan went through many stages of development to finally reach the proper packaging, price and finish quality. We received the first three about 5 days ago and have been very impressed with the final product quality.
As you can see the liquid nickel finish is amazing!
The Minka-Aire liquid nickel Artamis has such a sensitive finish all of the blades were wrapped in foam padding and then placed in cotton sleeves for added protection.
These cotton sleeves were of the same quality as you would see covering very expensive glasses.
Minka-Aire even included cotton gloves for the installer so there would be no damage to the finish. This attention to detail is what makes Minka-Aire fans one of the leading ceiling fan manufactures.
Matthews Fan Company is the home to the original dual motor ceiling fans. The Duplo-Dinamico was the first model that owner Chuck Matthews started assembling in his Chicago, IL apartment building root cellar years back. The Duplo-Dinamico fan design came from the San Palo, Brazil based company Gerbar Limited founded in 1963. This design helped the Matthews Fan Company develop many other unique contemporary ceiling fans.
What & Where are the Matthews Fans Made Of?
The Matthews Fan Company out of Liberty, IL is the only high end ceiling fan manufacture that uses american made motors in all of their ceiling fan models. Matthews Fan Company buys motors from Mcmillan Electric Company located in Woodville, Wisconsin. Mcmillan manufactures over 10,000,000 electric motors a year selling to North American Clients since 1976. The frames and heavy duty stamped steel housings are manufactured in San Palo, Brazil at Gerbar Limited and the solid mahogany wood blades are Ecologically Harvested in Rondonia, Brazil. These parts along with the motors are shipped to the Matthews Fan factory where each ceiling fan model is hand assembled.
Does Matthews Fan Co Make More Fans than Just The Duplo-Dinamico?
Yes, and they are just as unique:
Vent-Bettina 42" Dual Rotational Ceiling Fan
Brisa 2000 40" Single Rotational Ceiling Fan
Ar Ruthiane 48" Dual Rotational Ceiling Fan
Bianca Directional Single 16" Directional Ceiling Fan
Michelle Parede 19"H x 18"Proj. Wall Fan
Whats new for 2007?
Italo Ventania 53" Dual Rotational Ceiling Fan
Jarold Directional Single 16" Directional Ceiling Fan
Bruna Parede 22"H x 19"Proj. Wall Fan
Can you put a Light Source on a Matthews Fan?
Yes. Tech Lighting a contemporary lighting company that specializes in Murano hand blown glass pendants and low voltage track systems developed a canopy that can be installed on some Matthews Fans. The Free Jack Venus Canopy mounts to the Duplo-Dinamico ceiling fan or the Vent Bettina ceiling fan allowing you to use any of the Tech Lighting Free Jack Pendants. This combination makes for a great contemporary look.
On April 16, 2007 in New York MidOcean Partners announced the acquisition of the Hunter Fan Company from Lehman Brothers Merchant Bank. MidOcean Partners is a premier private equity firm with offices in New York and London decided that the Hunter Fan Company would be a wise addition to their porfolio.
This acqusition also includes Casablanca Fan Company, as a wholly owner subsidiary of Hunter Fan, Casablanca Fans will have a new majority shareholder as well, MidOcean Partners.
Hunter Fans will continue to operate independently
Over the past 120 years, Hunter has become the leader in designing, engineering and distributing mid to premium grade ceiling fans under the well known Hunter Brand. The Hunter Fan Company has introduced decorative lamps, fountains and lighting fixtures sold under the Hunter and Kenroy labels and a growing line of Hunter home comfort products such as air purifiers, humidifiers and thermostates. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee the Hunter Fan Company will continue to operate as an independant company, headed by their outstanding management team.
Who is MidOcean Partners?
MidOcean Partners is a premier private equity firm focused on the middle market. Based in New York and London, MidOcean is committed to investing in high quality companies with stable market positions and multiple opportunities for growth in United States and Europe. Their target markets include consumer and leisure, media and communications, business and financial services and industrials. MidOcean utilizes a broad foundation of expertise in its focus industries and its transatlantic platform to create value for its investors and partners.
What was Said About the Hunter Fan Deal?
Rob Sharp, a Partner at MidOcean Partners, said "We are extremely pleased to partner with the Hunter management team to continue to grow the business. Hunter Fan Company is the dominant brand providing high quality ceiling fans and other home comfort products to the consumer. With its focus on quality and product innovation, we believe that Hunter Fan Company is uniquely positioned for growth. In addition, we are excited about the opportunities resulting from the growing consumer awareness and emphasis on Energy Star energy efficient products."
"Over the past three years, Lehman Brothers has been a great partner for the Hunter Fan Company, supporting us as we invested in new products and new products and new product categories and delivering all the resources and expertise a global financial institution has to offer," said Robert E. Beasley, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Hunter Fan Company.
Robert E. Beasley, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Hunter Fan Company said, "MidOcean's investment in the Hunter Fan Company is a recognition of the successes we have had in building business over the past three years and our mutual confidence in the significant growth potential for Hunter in the future. We are excited about our new partnership with MidOcean as we enter into the next phase of our growth strategy."
It looks like we will soon see a new ceiling fan motor technology by Casablanca Fan Company. For a long time Casablanca's higher end ceiling fans used the XLP-2000 motor. The XLP-2000 was invented soon after the first "Stator" Flywheel Stack fan motor was introduced to the ceiling fan market. The XLP-2000 has been slowly perfected over the years to increase torque, silent operation and increasing communication with control technology.
Just a couple of years ago the XTR-200 ceiling fan motor was introduced providing the ceiling fan industry with a new, Energy Star rated, more powerful fan motor than their competing ceiling fan manufactures.
Casablanca Continues to Improve the Ceiling Fan Industry
Casablanca Fan Company is planning to introduce a new motor technology coupled with a new control technology that will set a new standard for ceiling fan motors. The launch of the new XLP-Plus is scheduled for sometime in the late summer of 2007.
This superior motor platform will have the following advanced characteristics:
Higher torque - Creating more air resistance utilizing 20 degree blade pitch angle
Carrying Emerson fans and Tommy Bahama ceiling fans has many designer benefits as a showroom distributor. Emerson Fan Company started a new service for showroom dealers about a year ago to assist their customers in displaying Emerson & Tommy Bahama ceiling fans. This service is a free in house design consultation and fabric addition. This service made Del Mar Designs Emerson ceiling fan section stand out like never before.
Emerson Designers Create a Little Ambiance
Del Mar Designs was the first in Daytona Beach, Florida to receive this beatiful gift from Emerson. Emerson requested some pictures of the showroom and then said "Don't worry we will take care of it." Emersons' designer team was lead by the well know designer Denis Caldora. Denis is continually making his impression all over the lighting and ceiling fan industry by helping showrooms display products with passion and enthusiasm.
Before Del Mar Designs was introduced to the Denis Caldora experience their Emerson and Tommy Bahama section was "just a little better than plain" says Colby Harris. The space was colorful yet it lacked the appropriate match for the Tommy Bahama fan style. It did not take long to see the difference.
After the Emerson Designer Touch
Denis Caldora's team came into Del Mar Designs, greeted the DMD team, took some measurements and got right down to business. With some assistance Denis's main man Adrian and his team began taking down ceiling fans that were going to be in the way safely putting them out of reach from passing by customers. They brought there own premeasured fabrics based on some inside information and began dressing the walls. Then they assembled a few of Emerson Fan Company's 2007 ceiling fans for installation. After about a total of ten hours the team was shaking hands and wishing us a fair well goodbye.
Del Mar Designs would gladly invite the Emerson and Tommy Bahama ceiling fan design team back to provide any of the design service. Over all it was a great experience.
Hunter Fan Company is probably the most well known brand in the ceiling fan industry. Hunter has been manufacturing ceiling fans for over 120 years and their products are all over the world. Hunter has done a great job when it comes to branding their name Hunter. Every one knows Hunter ceiling fans and many people think that Hunter is one of the only ceiling fans out.
The Hunter Name is Mass Marketed
Before I was introduced to the ceiling fan industry I thought Hunter made the highest end ceiling fan product that existed. This was due to great marketing or was it? After becoming more involved and knowledgeable about the ceiling fan industry, I realized that Hunter Fan Company does make a good ceiling fan, but in my opinion not the best. They have mass marketed their products into many markets that do not appreciate the higher quality products and the prices that go with them. They have marketed to the uneducated market.
The Hunter Prestige Ceiling Fan Line is a High End Product
Hunter's Prestige ceiling fan line seems to be a step up to what we are used to from Hunter Fan Company. Hunter Prestige fans use their patented AirMax motor, furniture grade wood, hand carved blades, artisan glass and multi-step hand applied painting techniques.
I think that Hunter Fan Company is trying to make a difference with the Prestige line and the product quality shows it. Although, is the average Home Depot shopper going to appreciate a higher cost for a Hunter fan? Are the high end showrooms going to support Hunter in their new direction after Hunter has already sold out to the home centers years back? Or is Hunter going to invest in a marketing plan that reaches new heights? With the right marketing commitment I beleive they can get there.
Every year Emerson Fan Company designs a number of new ceiling fan models to keep up with the ever growing ceiling fan industry. These designs usually meet the currant styles that are most in demand. Anyware from traditional ceiling fans to eclectic fan designs have been created for 2007.
Emerson Fan Co has Models that meet EPACT
EPACT is the Energy Policy Act of 2005 this policy is a set of laws that are governing energy efficiency in ceiling fans and ceiling fan lights. Starting in 2007 all fan manufactures must produce ceiling fans that are reversible and have separate controls for fan speeds and lighting. These fan lights no longer can use medium base bulbs they now have to use E17 intermediate based bulbs.
Redesigned Emerson fans that meet these new requirements are the Odyssey Fan, The Raphael Fan and the Raphael Tiffany ceiling fan. All of these fans now include a wall control and a SW105 receiver with separate up light, downlight dimming and fan speeds from one control.
All New 2007 Emerson Outdoor Ceiling Fans
The Atomical ceiling fan is from the damp contemporary collection and is available in brushed steel, appliance white and oil rubbed bronze. The Atomical includes an integrated light kit with two 60 watt candelabra bulbs (bulbs not included) and the SW101 wall control. All weather blades are sold separately.
The Mariol Portico ceiling fan is from the indoor / outdoor collection and is also an Energy Star rated ceiling fan. This ceiling fan is also UL rated for wet locations. The Mariol Portico comes in oil-rubbed bronze and chalk finishes.
New Fan from the Emerson fan Transitional Collection
The Maya Zen ceiling fan comes with a back lit linen glass motor housing and integrated lower linen glass light kit using three 60watt candelabra bulbs (bulbs not included). This ceiling fan was inspired by the prairie style architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.
New 2007 Emerson Ceiling Fan from the Classic Collection
The Palazzo ceiling fan has a gold leaf wrap around the motor housing, sleek leafed blade arm holders and a ribbed glass creating a beautiful fan design. The integrated ribbed light kit uses two 60watt candelabra base bulbs (bulbs not included). This ceiling fan is available in aged walnut and bronze heritage.
Let me know if you have any questions on any new 2007 Emerson ceiling fan models
I know content writing is a little off topic from my normal lighting and ceiling fan industry posts, but new information has changed the way I write. There is so much content with in the internet created about everything. I mean everything, from frogs in Africa to medicare in Florida and in many different languages. How can one create content that is genuine. I have found some interesting sources on creating content in its most real form.
Killer Flagship Content is an e-book created by Chris Garrett explainging how to make genuine content that converts into satisfied readers. This has been another genuinly helpful writing tool. It shows how Chris's content structuring is very effective. My favorite part is "Engage Your Community to Create Killer Content" This section explains how to create real content by participating in your industry and using your own experiences as the result. Over all definitly worth reading at least two or three times.
Rae Hoffman wrote an article When Unique Content is "Not" Unique. This article is a great source for the theory behind writing unique content verses "literally" unique content. It is a great article and definitly worth checking out.
In the 1880's after the invention of electricity, the first ceiling fan was born and became the first real electrical appliance. Then in the late 1940's with electricity at a super low cost and the air conditioning intro, ceiling fan needs some what disappeared.
The rebirth of the ceiling fan occurred when energy costs began to rise at an uncomfortable rate in 1974. As these costs rose especially air conditioning prices, Americans began to search for alternate meathods of heating and cooling. This brought out the forward and reverse direction of the ceiling fan to increase efficiency during the winter and summer months.
In the Summer the Ceiling Fan should be rotating counter clockwise
The effects of a ceiling fan in the summer months are directly related to the well know wind chill factor. By producing a breeze or wind chill, a ceiling fans downward airflow can make a room with a thermostate setting of 78 degrees feel like 72 degrees. The actual thermostate in the room will not change, it does not cool the room, people in the room will feel the wind chill effect making them more comfortable.
This will save from 30% to 40% on air conditioning bills. So, make sure during summer months that your ceiling fans are rotating counter clockwise pushing the air down.
In the Winter the Ceiling Fan should be rotating clockwise
Ceiling fans are generally associated with warm weather usage. However, when a ceiling fan is in the reverse motion (winter mode), the upward flow of air will push the warmer air trapped at the ceiling back down to earth making your feet feel as warm as your neck. With out a ceiling fan pushing the warm trapped air the ceiling of a room would be 15 degrees warmer than on the floor.
To avoid wind chill in the winter warming the ceiling fans should stay on low speeds at all times. Remember that in the reverse direction the ceiling fan should be pushing the air upward.
Table & floor fans have been around a lot longer than I have. I never realized that hand held fans started this whole table fan craze. The Egyptians were the first to have these hand held fans made of gold with bird feathers or the most common palm leaves. Soon Aisa and Europe picked up on this trend and had hand held designs of there own.
The beginning of Electric Table Fans
Emerson Motors is the first major company to start making electric table fans in 1890 in the US. The first models were some what primative but they moved air.
Emerson began manufacturing these table fans with great craftsmanship and solid brass materials. The next model that I am aware of is the Circa 1910 table fan model. This fan was made of solid polished brass with the ability to oscillate. Back in those days more hand made time and energy
were put into American quality manufacturing. We could only wish for manufacturing quality like that these days. It seems that cheap China manufacturing and poor recycled materials have take over the lighting and ceiling fan industry today.
Who has the best Table Fans today?
It is a toss up between Casablanca and Fanimation they both make a good fan product. Fanimation has the Old Havana fan that has multiple mounting options. The Old Havana can be a desk fan, floor fan, ceiling mount fan or a wall fan. Although, this fan does not oscillate it does moves a lot of air. Casablanca has a fan called the Zephair desk fan that has a quiet operation and oscillates freely. Personally I like the Casablanca Zephair a little better because of the old style design, high air movement and heavy craftsmanship.
This is a question that I hear a lot from high end consumers looking for beauty and longevity in the products they buy. It is not always the most expensive ceiling fan that is the highest quality ceiling fan. Many sales people may try to convince you of that but I've learned it is not the case. You may want to decide first what type of ceiling fan you are looking for.
What type of Ceiling Fan are you looking for?
There are many different types of ceiling fans that are made by many different manufactures. I will start with giving some you some ideas of the different types of fans then we can narrow down which fans are the best in each specific type.
There are many fan manufactures that create contemporary ceiling fans. The one that stands out the most is Matthews Fan Company and Modern Fan Company. Matthews has a hand made in Brazil contemporary dual head fan named the Duplo Dinamico. The Duplo is one of our highest air moving fan with a local artist type feel to it. The Duplo kind of makes you feel like there is someone out in the back yard hand making the product. I do not recommend the Duplo for bedrooms because it is such a high air mover that it creates a wind velocity noise.
The Modern Fan Company makes a variety of modern and contemporary ceiling fans. The fan that stands out the most to me is the Ball fan in brushed Aluminum. This is the only brushed aluminum fan finish that appears to be actually spun on.
Tropical ceiling fans that make you feel like you are on the island
Every fan manufacture has tried to copy the original tropical leaf fan The Islander Fan by Fanimation. Fanimation is the first fan company to come out with a real tropical leaf fan blade ceiling fan back in the late 1980’s. Another unique dual motor tropical design is The Palisade Fan this fan has two vertical fans separated by a 48” long extension pole. Both of these ceiling fan models include the high end FDK2100 flywheel stack motor. There are only three Manufactures in the ceiling fan industry that have flywheel motors these companies are Fanimation, Casablanca and Emerson Fan.
There is one more tropical ceiling fan that comes to mind, the EmersonMauiBay fan. There are 17 different tropical style fan blades that can be assembled to the MauiBay to give you a custom tropical feel in your space. The MauiBay fan also has a flywheel motor called the K55XL. The K55XL is arguably the best ceiling fan motor on the market. Emerson Motor Company at one time was making ceiling fan motors for many other fan companies in the industry.
Performance ceiling fans are great air movers!
When you have an oversized room or just like a lot of air movement from your ceiling fan then you should look for a performance fan. The Casablanca 50” Panama XTR200 ceiling fan has the XTR200 motor and 20 degree blade pitch. The XTR200 motor is one of the highest torque motors out with a size of 200 x 20mm this motor is long lasting and when pushing a 20 degree blade pitch blades you experience maximum airflow. The Panama XTR200 has also earned the EPA’s Energy Star rating.
Another long lasting performance fan is the Hunter Classic Original ceiling fan. The 52” Classic Original has the Oil-Bath Lubrication System used with a 210 x 20mm Original motor and 15 degree blade pitch. The Classic Original is the oldest fan model on the market and has changed little in decades. This fan has also earned the EPA’s Energy Star rating.
What ceiling fan to use in the Great Room?
Many of the fan manufactures are making great room fans, typically fans that are over 60” in blade span. Minka-Aire has come out with a number of great room ceiling fans from decorative to performance. The Treville, Caspian II, Volterra II, Napoli II, and the Great Room Basic fan all have blade spans of 68” or greater. These five different models are available in different finishes, some have up lighting and down lighting and some come with controls. There became a higher demand for larger fans as the custom home market began building homes with higher ceilings and larger rooms.
Which ceiling fans can handle extreme outdoor weather?
If you live by the coast, intercoastal waterway, a lake or in a humid place you know how hard it is to find products that last in extreme weather. We are located six miles from the Atlantic Ocean so I get to see a lot of salt corroded products. Many people get disappointed when they go to one of the home centers (we all know the names) and buy some outdoor lights and ceiling fans only to find corrosion and finish deterioration with in the first year of having them installed. Yes, these products cost a lot less than well made products but is it really worth it when you have to change them out every year or two.
If you live by the coast I recommend the Casablanca Lanai fan or the Minka-Aire Gauguin fan these are both UL Wet Location fans. These fans do not have any visible hardware for the under side of the fan. Hardware like screws, washers and nuts are usually the first to start tarnishing or rusting. Also, since these fans are wet location listed you can mist them off with a hose removing any salt residue that eats away the product. Both of these fans have a trendy design that gives them an apperance that is comfortable for years.
The traditional style fan is the style that is most widely used through out the ceiling fan industry. Every fan manufacture has a traditional style fan but some stand out more than others. There are so many to list so I will bullet them out for easy reading.
The above should cover most of the highest used ceiling fan styles. If there is a certain style you are looking for that was not mentioned above let me know and I will give you my opinion on it.
With costs rising, I run into people who are trying to save a few bucks anywhere they can. Central air conditioning can drive up electricity costs. That’s why ceiling fans that are Energy Star compliant can be the answer.
Energy Star fans are 50% more efficient than ceiling fans without the Energy Star certification. You can save up to $20 a year this way. Reversible fans can be used in the winter to help trim heating costs. Some fans require you to flip a switch on the fan body itself; other fans have a button on the control you can push to reverse the way it spins. This can be handy for fans on higher ceilings. Emerson Fans is an example of a company that sells Energy Star Compliant fans.
In addition to heating/cooling, Energy Star fans with built-in lighting are more efficient and longer lasting than non Energy Star fans, saving more money with fewer bulb changes. If your fan didn’t come with integrated lighting, buy an Energy Star light kit or fitter to receive the savings on lighting.
Also note than the fan size may be important. Placing a small fan in a large room won’t help you as much as it could. To help you figure out the appropriate fan size, consult this chart:
Hispanic celebrity Cristina Saralegui signed a licensing agreement to launch the Casa Cristina Lighting Collection with the Minka Group. "The Minka Group is delighted to welcome Cristina to our family," said Minka Group president Kurt Schulzman.
"We currently have a Hearst Castle Collection and a Jessica McClintock Home Collection. We are thrilled to now include Casa Cristina as Cristina is one of the most influential women in our country. We understand the value of her brand and the millions of loyal consumers it represents."
The line is inspired by Cristina's personal style and home decorating tastes. The collection is estimated to contain about 80 different items, including Minka Aire Fans, wall mirrors, decorative chandeliers, table and floor lamps, and bath and wall lighting. The Casa Cristina Lighting Collection debuted in April 2006 at the High Point market, the June 2006 Dallas Lighting Show, and the July 2006 Las Vegas Market. Retailers started to sell the Casa Cristina Lighting Collection in June.
The Minka Group joins other Casa Cristina licensees Pulaski, CBK, Jaunty, Lady Americana and JR United. Cristina Saralegui has been a journalist for thirty years. She was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in 2005, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She made her TV debut as executive producer and host of The Cristina Show on Univision. The show has received 12 Emmys and taped over 4,000 shows.
Cristina Saralegui also dedicates time to a variety of social causes. She and her husband Marcos Avila founded the Arriba la Vida/Up with Life Foundation in 1996, a private foundation dedicated to AIDS awareness and education among Hispanics, as well as other AIDS related causes that touch the lives of Hispanics everywhere. In September 2005, she received the Valor Award from GLAAD. She resides in Miami.
Does any lighting or ceiling fan manufacture still manufacture in the United states? Many still do, but so many are in China. There is some contriversy about how the USA is giving too much manufacturing work to China. What does that mean for our future and for China's?
Where is Lighting & Ceiling Fan manufacturing going?
China's economy cannot be underestimated when China's nickname has become "the world's largest factory", the importance of industrial parks to China's economy is crucial. To date, state-level industrial parks have already secured more than one-third of total foreign investment in China. All the different regions are have there own strengths and weaknesses of manufacturing.
These industrial parks consist of many more than just the following
What has all of this Lighting manufacturing done to the USA?
Many U.S. manufacturers are challenged like never before. They are on the front lines of the most intense world competition in history where it is virtually impossible to raise prices. Yet, costs do rise, often because of what government does or does not do. More of this info is at NAM
Our own lighting and ceiling fan factories have begun raising product value by:
There use of Unilateral Pricing Policies (Which has been effective)
Nationwide media advertising campaignes
Increased service and support
More lighting and ceiling fan education
The below lighting factories still manufacture most products in USA
Most of the people that I have met outside of the lighting industry really beleive that there is not much to lighting. I guess most people just don't know. This lack of understanding is why I beleive it is the people in our industry who should take the time to educate our selves so we can add value to our industry. With that I have put togather some helpful info and sources to guide anyone willing, to educate them selves.
ALA the Lighting Educator in our industry
With all the education in the US lighting education is limited to a half a dozen institutions and ALA seems to be used the most.
The ALA is what we think to be the most widley used in the United States lighting and ceiling fan industry. How do you do it?
Acheive LIGHTING ASSOCIATE by completing 12 of ALA's lighting courses online at the price of $ 39.00 each course.
LIGHTING SPECIALIST gets a bit more involved with a self study manual that is about four inches thick and the questions are much harder than in the Lighting Associate course. Purchase the manual online at the ALA it costs $ 251.50. Answer all of the unit tests, the tests in the end of the manual, call ALA to request the final exam for the RTL Manual, pass the 100 question exam with at least 80% and become a Lighting Specialist.
CLC Certified Lighting Consultant first you have to become a lighting specialist. There are self study courses or you can attend other courses around the country to attain up to (40) credit hours or you must have five years in the lighting industry. There are many CLC approved courses provided by manufactures to earn credit hours. Once you have accomplished the hours needed call ALA for a CLC Application. You will then return the application with a payment $ 180.00 I am sure they take all forms. A letter explaining requirements and a set blueprints will be mailed to you. You then have 6 months to finish the requirements and return it to ALA.
These requirements will get you to one of the highest non collage based lighting certifications in the US. We would be thrilled to assist with any questions or you can visit us at Lighting and Ceiling fan questions
MEMPHIS, TENN. (November 29, 2006)—Hunter Fan Co. is celebrating a milestone: 120 years of success as an American leader in the manufacturing industry. The history of Hunter Fan Co. stretches across the turn of two centuries, two world wars, and the Great Depression. The company traces its origins back to 1886, when the prominent New York industrialists John and James Hunter purchased part of the Tuerk Water Meter Company and began to produce water-powered fans. For a dozen decades, the company has defined the cutting edge of technology and style for ceiling fans and motors. Hunter ceiling fans outdate the radio, the automobile, and even the common use of household electricity.
Hunter turn of the century ceiling fan replicas
To commemorate this event, Hunter Fans will be introducing a limited edition replica series of ceiling fans featuring storied designs from the turn of the century. Included in this collection will be the 1886 60-inch two blade fan. The hand-carved wood blades and authentically hand-cast vintage-style motor housing makes each fan one-of-a-kind. Other fans will feature Adapt Air&trade, an infinitely adjusting blade pitch system that was used prior to the invention of the reversing motor. This entire new collection will be produced in modern finishes, putting a fresh face on classic ceiling fan designs. Complementing these reproductions will be Hunters line of Original fans, which have been in continuous production for more than 100 years and have the industrys only oil bath motor and cast-iron housing.
In 1889, the company moved its headquarters from Syracuse to Fulton, N.Y.. Eight years later, they began purchasing motors from General Electric to produce its first electrically motorized fans, and the name was changed to Hunter Fan & Motor Company. At the time, prices ranged from a modest $8.50 to $15 depending on the model of fan. If you bought a Hunter fan at the turn of the twentieth century for $8.50, you made a sound investment in a high-tech piece of household machinery that would last you a lifetime, said Chuck Smith, president of Hunter Fan Co. We don't sell our fans for that price today, but we can still guarantee you a lifetime of quality and happiness from your Hunter fan. After all, we've got 120 years of experience to prove that our fans are second to none for performance and satisfaction.
By the dawn of the twentieth century, Hunter Fan & Motor Company was already touting its enduring success. The cover of a 1903 catalog calls Hunter "the original Olde Tyme Ceiling Fan" and proclaims, "Only by years of experience can be learned the many little things making a perfect fan construction." Hunter Fan Co. stands by those words today.
In 1941, Hunter Fan & Motor Company moved to Memphis, Tenn. When World War II began that same year, the company joined the conservation movement by giving up its copper and chrome finishes in favor of lacquer paint for the duration of the war. The fans produced before the war are often found in museums that chronicle the typical American home and family throughout the nation's history. Hunter's continuing success is based on a heritage of progress and innovation. The company has grown and evolved with the invention of the air conditioner, automobile, and microchip-all of which changed the way Hunter fans operated and were distributed throughout the United States and internationally. Modern inventions such as remote controls and high-efficiency motors have also been integrated into the company's designs. Plus, all Hunter fans manufactured today are designed to contribute to the energy efficiency of a home or building in addition to adding style and comfort.
Hunter's ceiling fan models
Today, Hunter's line of ceiling fans includes 60- and 72-inch fans for larger homes, all aluminum fans that will never rust for outdoor living areas, and a wide variety of Old World, transitional and contemporary styles. They feature a broad palette of architectural details, from rich furniture-grade woods and hand-applied finishes to artfully crafted glass. The slogan "Made the Way it Used to Be" is not just words from Hunter, it's a mission. For 120 years, Hunter has been a brand synonymous with quality and innovation.
"Our technology may be on the leading edge, but our quality remains timeless," said Beau Parker, vice president of ceiling fans for Hunter Fan Co. "We see ceiling fans that are sixty or more years old all the time, and they're still running strong. The same will be true when we are celebrating our 150th or even our 200th anniversary."
The ceiling fans also tout features and benefits including Anti-Vibration Technology™ (AVT) for wobble-free performance, and Hunter's "Quiet for Life" pledge reinforcing their commitment to whisper-quiet operation. Hunter also has expanded their expertise into home comfort products, such as high-performance air purifiers, low-maintenance humidifiers, portable fans, and energy-saving thermostats, as well as a patio fan and garage fan.
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Hugger fans look very similar to standard ceiling fans. They are constructed much like a standard
ceiling fan model with a few small exceptions. Hugger fans do not hang from a downrod the way most standard model ceiling fans do. They are constructed such that they mount flush with the ceiling for maximum distance between the blades and the floor.
the feel of an ocean breeze that you can create at the flick or a switch.
detail and texture. The blades feature long textured lines that add to a restful look that is perfect for a tropical theme.
For rooms with low ceilings and low lighting, it is important to use a hugger fan that has a good source of light without taking up the added space that many light kits need. From Modern Fan Company, the Aurora Hugger ceiling fan was designed specifically with low ceilings and maximum light in mind. 
A traditional style room should feel comfortable and familiar. No stainless steel or brushed aluminum looks here, just good old woods with a mixture of both straight and curved lines.
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