How to Install a Ceiling Fan

ANSWER: Most Casablanca fans no longer have the floating blade mount (called a rubberized flywheel). Only older designed models that still use the XLP motors. You can find them on our website by searching for the word XLP. Here is a link that performs that exact search: Casablanca Fans with XLP Motors.

You can rest assured that Casablanca fans that do NOT have the XLP motor are also very well balanced since they use precision components and are one of the few manufacturers that actually pays individuals to weigh each blade and sort them into matching sets of the same weight. This is an additional step that requires manual labor and adds to the cost of their fans....another reason they are more expensive. Emerson and Fanimation also do this.

FYI: I personally have always liked the rubber flywheel fans, but the way things are going with the EPA and DOE regulations for ceiling fans, the motors that use this type of flywheel are too powerful and use too much energy for their taste. Casablanca is slowly phasing them out and only keeping them in a few of their legacy models until they are forced to redesign them. None of their new fans introduced this year will have XLP motors. We are currently fighting this legislation and the government just closed comments on it Yesterday. If you are curious, here is a link to the documentation for: 2013 DOE Proposed Regulations for Ceiling Fans & Ceiling Fan Light Kits.

ANSWER: Yes we do. They are model B32-68. They are sold only in pre-balanced sets of 5 and can be found here on our site: Casablanca B32-68 Graphite Stealth Blades.

ANSWER: These are not your typical DC motors. They are highly specialized motors using relatively new technology incorporating an electronic component that converts AC to DC. So they are in fact designed to be used in normal 120V household current and are NOT capable of being wired straight to DC current.

FYI: For those hoping these new DC ceiling fans can be hooked up to a low voltage or DC system run by solar power, I am sorry to report that they cannot. I have asked ceiling fan manufacturers why they are not making a true DC alternative for this purpose and the response is that consumer demand is still too low at this time. I have suggested they make a switch that can allow the use of these fans in both AC and DC systems, but my suggestion has of yet fallen on deaf ears.

ANSWER: Add the EM-SR600 remote control transmitter to your fan if you prefer not to use the included wall control. For those who wish to have both a wall control and remote control it will work that way as well. You can add it to your order by clicking on the orange "Controls" button located just beneath the main picture of the fan near the top of the product details page...or just give us a call and we will make sure you get everything you need for your application.

ANSWER: As stated in the description below the main picture of the fan the Brushed Steel Supra SP comes with silver colored blades and the light fixture as shown in the picture. You can choose different blades if you wish, but they are optional and extra.

ANSWER: I would highly recommend either the Minka Aire Concept II Wet or the Emerson Curva Sky. Both of these come with a built-in light fixture, but they also include a bottom cap that allows you to install the fan without the light. These fans move more air than other low profile fans. Keep in mind that low profile fans cannot move as much air as a fan that hangs from a downrod simply because the blades are too close to the ceiling to allow the same amount of unrestricted airflow a fan that hangs from a downrod is capable of producing. So unless your ceiling is lower than 8 feet, I might have other recommendations for you that will keep bugs away better if you use a downrod. Otherwise, if your ceiling is lower than 8 feet, these 2 fans will do the best job.

ANSWER: Industrial fans such as the Emerson HF948BS have metal blades and are NOT allowed for use in residential applications regardless of what type of control you have or what height the fan is hung. This is according to national building code standards. For a similar style fan that does not have metal blades and IS rated for use indoors I would recommend the Emerson Loft.

ANSWER: Outdoor ceiling fans can certainly be installed indoors. But indoor fans cannot be installed outdoors. Outdoor fans have features that make them capable of handling more moisture than fans designed for indoors, so they are made to higher standards when it comes to certain components. Outdoor fans are either damp rated or wet rated. Damp rated fans can handle excessive moisture and are used in covered outdoor areas where they are not directly exposed to rain. They are also recommended indoors when installed in bathrooms and laundry rooms where there is a lot of moisture. Wet rated can handle direct exposure to rain, so the motor casings are better sealed than damp rated fans. Both types of outdoor fans use stainless steel screws and other hardware that can handle excess moisture. The wiring is coated differently and made to stricter standards than necessary for indoor applications. So indoor fans run the risk of shorting out or failing prematurely if they are installed outdoors. Conversely, for those who live close to the ocean or in humid climates, we strongly recommended that outdoor fans be used indoors. Bottom line is, outdoor fans are totally appropriate for indoor applications.

ANSWER: Because you made your purchase from us, we will send you a replacement glass FREE of charge based on our 5 year FREE replacement parts policy. If you were not aware that we had this policy when you made your purchase, you can read more about it here: 5 Year FREE Replacement Parts Plan. I have forwarded your request to our customer service department and someone will contact you to make sure it happens. Thanks for choosing Hansen Wholesale when you made your purchase.

ANSWER: Brushed nickel is much more like a stainless steel finish since it has a brushed finish. Polished Nickel is a shiny polished chrome finish...much more mirror like. So it sounds to me like brushed nickel is definitely the correct choice for your kitchen.