Go with the (air)flow
Ceiling Fans
Ceiling Fans 101
What to look for when shopping for and comparing ceiling fans.
Learn about CFM, RPM, Blade Pitch, Down Rod and Fan Size Suggestons, "Summer" Mode & more
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Minimalistic
3 Bladed fans that are simple, sleek, subtle
Modern, Sleek, + Contemporary Styles
Modern Farmhouse
Wood Textures & Windmill vibes
Transitional
Not quite Traditional, not quite contemporary.
Industrial + Quirky
Rough edges, exposed screws, sleek metals, fun designs
Traditional + Standard Styles
5 Bladed Classics, to larger motors, and pull chains
"SUMMER MODE"
Right-to-Left (Counter Clockwise)
Pushes air down and out in a space. Larger fans tend to push the air down and out, while smaller fans tend to keep the air close and down.
FAN RATINGS
DRY / INDOOR
For use indoors, only.
DAMP
For use in screened/covered porches, bathrooms, and indoors.
WET
For use indoors outdoors on pergolas, screened/cover porches, and indoors. Okay to be exposed to the natural elements, like rain/snow.
WEATHER+ / COASTAL
For use at the coast, where the air and moisture has a high salt content.
AC v DC MOTORS
DC
Direct Current
Converts electrical energy to mechanical energy, that in turn uses up to 70% less electricity. Whisper Quiet, lighter in weight and tends to last longer than AC motors due to its efficiency.
AC
Alternating Current
Uses electricity to produce a rotating magnetic fields that in turn spins the rotor. Quiet and is the more affordable motor of the two.
Did you know?
If your fan spins back/forth before starting to truly spin, then you have a DC motor.
