

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
Learn MoreMinimalistic
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.