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What size ceiling fan should I use?

On this page, we have provided links to various size ceiling fans with some recommendations that will help you choose the right size ceiling fan for your room. The recommendations shown below are to be considered loosley as there are many factors to consider (some of which are purely subjective) when trying to determine the best size ceiling fan for any particular application. Learn more about Ceiling Fan Sizes below

Small Size Fans - 36" and Less Click Here! For Room Sizes 6' x 6' or less. Fans that have a blade span from 24" to 36" are most often used in very small rooms such as bathrooms, walk-in closets, kitchens and hallways. We do not recommend fans this small for kids rooms since they can normally use a medium sized or large sized fan for better circulation.

Medium Size Fans - 37" to 48" Click Here! For Room Sizes 8' x 10' or less. Fans that have a blade span from 42" to 48" are most often used in guest bedrooms and kids rooms, as well as smaller home offices.

Standard Size Fans - 49" to 55" Click Here! For Room Sizes 10' x 15' or so. Fans that have a blade span from 50" to 55" are the most popular size and can be used in most rooms. This is standard size that is most commonly used blade span for living rooms, dens, and a medium size home office. For larger than 15' rooms, you should probably consider using 2 fans like this.

Large Fans - 56" and Larger Click Here! For Room Sizes 15' x 15' and larger. Fans that have a blade of 56" and larger are for larger than average rooms. Particularly if the ceilings are higher than 10'. Be aware that the larger the ceiling fan the more the air gets spread out, so the breeze may feel less concentrated (and therefore not cool you off as much as you want). So size alone is not going to give you more air. Be sure to check the CFM rating for larger ceiling fans because some brands are poorly designed and do not move enough air to do the job. For larger rooms, look for fans that produce at least 7,000 CFM. For very large rooms, 2 standard size fans with high CFM ratings will move more air than any single large fan.

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Choosing the right size fan for your room

Choosing the right size ceiling fan for any room is important for both looks and performance. You will find various charts recommending what size fan to put in what size room published on the Internet, and you'll notice that the recommendations will differ from brand to brand. The reason being is that there really is no set rule of thumb to go by, so each brand wants to "Make it easier for you to decide which on of their fans to buy"...even if its not the best decision. But from our experience after 35 years in the ceiling fan business, we don't really like size recommendation charts because they are too limiting and are not the best guide to follow.

Ultimately, the right size fan for a room is not determined by the size of the room alone. You must also consider the furnishings in the room, how the walls and ceiling are treated, how high the ceiling is, as well as how much air you want to feel. Even more, how much money you're willing to spend to make it all just right.

Here's a scenerio to consider: Let's say you have a small room that has a normal height ceiling. If you have walnut furniture and choose a bronze colored fan with walnut blades that matches the decor in your room, the fan will look and feel like it is barely missing your head as you walk under it, so you better purchase a smaller fan to help aleviate this feeling. However, the smaller size fan may not move enough air if it gets really hot in that room. So a good alternative would be to purchase a normal size fan that blends in with the ceiling. So if your ceiling is white, purchase a white fan. If your ceiling is acoustic, purchase a textured white fan. The fan will feel like it is higher up over your head, so you can purchase a slightly larger fan that has better performance features.

Some people might say..."Just put a hugger fan in so it doesn't hang down so low". Our response to that is that most hugger fans don't move much air, and really don't save but 2 or 3 inches in head room. There are some exceptions to this, but you really need to know the fan business to know what they are.

So each room has its own considerations when it comes to choosing the right size and style of ceiling fan that fits best. And ultimately, the best way to know what size fan is best for your room, is simply to call and talk to one of our fan experts.

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