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Shown in Picture: Minka Aire Calais Ceiling Fan Model F544L-BCW in Belcaro Walnut with Dark Walnut blades. Includes Integrated LED Light. GBZ finish includes the Excavation Glass. TSP finish includes the Venetian Scavo Glass. BCW finish includes the Aged Champagne Glass. The Calais is a Ceiling Huggers style Ceiling Fan Designed for use Indoors Only. This fan features a 172mm x 17mm Motor with a 14 Degree Blade Pitch producing an AirFlow rating of 4 (where 5 is best). It is operated by a 3 Speed Remote Control. Other types of controls are also available.
The MinkaAire Calais represents a breakthrough in hugger style ceiling fans with its fresh new designer look and high quality functionality. It comes with a built-in low profile LED light fixture and is controlled by an integrated full function remote control. The fan comes with a Non-Reversing Remote Control with a switch located on the fan motor itself that enables you to reverse the airflow for summer and winter operation.
"No More Time Limits or Restocking Fees!"
As an Internet seller for over 20 years, we know how important a return policy is to you when shopping online. So as of 11/22/2014, we now have NO time restrictions and NO restocking fees for qualified items that are returned to us in unused resalable condition. For more details about this incredibly generous new return policy, please read our: Terms and Conditions
This is like FREE INSURANCE for your ceiling fan. If you break a blade, glass or remote control, we'll replace it FREE! It happens more often than you know and some replacement parts can cost over $100!
This Plan gives you the ultimate protection beyond the factory warranty!
This plan covers things that are not normally covered by the manufacturers warranty. These are actually the most common problems that people have with ceiling fans, which is most likely why the manufacturers don't want to cover them. Here they are:
1. Broken Glass
2. Broken Blades
3. Broken Blade Holders
4. Remote Controls (this is a big one)
We are proud to say that we will replace any of these at NO COST to you within the first 5 years after your purchase based on our Replacement Parts Plan!
And YES...we are referring to cases where you are trying to clean the glass and you accidentally drop it, or you are sweeping the floor and you accidentally hit your fan with a broom handle and break a blade. This is a very lenient policy, but there are some limitations, so please read the details here!
Or call: 1-800-607-2665
Orders over $49 ship FREE anywhere in the Contiguous USA.
For questions call at: 1-800-607-2665
Guaranteed Lowest Prices*
If you've seen a better price online, give us a chance to match or beat it!
We realize that getting the lowest price is not always the only important factor in your buying decision, but it is increasingly more important in today's tough economic times. So, we do offer to match or beat competitors prices whenever possible with our Lowest Price Guarantee!*
*Price matching does not apply to Minka Aire ceiling fans that are covered by the manufacturers UMRP policy except for qualified trade customers (call for details)
To Match or Beat a Price Call: 1-800-607-2665
Finding a place that provices great service is equally important, but more difficult to accomplish without interacting with someone. Although the Internet makes it easy to compare prices, it does little to ensure you are going to get good service. Ultimately, our goal is to offer you both the Best Price and the Best Service*, a claim that most companies make but few can live up to.
If you are like most consumers, claims regarding great customer service are empty words until proven otherwise. So, initially, you begin searching for the site with the lowest price because it is so easy to compare prices online. But prices are fickle. They can change from site to site at any given moment, whereas customer service typically remains constant. Either a site offers great service or it doesn't.
We are not hiding anything here. We know that the prices we have on our website may or may not be lowest you can find at any given moment. However, if you call us, we have the distinct advantage of being able to make price adjustments when possible.
The bottom line is, if you have found a better price on this item, please give us a call. We will appreciate being given the opportunity to match or beat it if possible and, in the process, give you a chance to experience our excellent customer service!
To Match or Beat a Price Call: 1-800-607-2665*
*Price match does not apply to Minka Aire ceiling fans that are covered by the manufacturers UMRP policy except for qualified trade customers (call for details)
For more details, please read our Lowest Price Guarantee!
Lifetime Price Protection Plan*
Find a better price even after you buy your fan and we'll refund the difference!
Don't worry, if you find this exact same for less after you make your purchase!
Our Low Price Guarantee not only applies to the time at which you purchase your fan. If you EVER find a better price after you purchase this fan from us, we will REFUND THE DIFFERENCE based on our Price Guarantee Guidelines!
For questions call at: 1-800-607-2665
*FREE LIFETIME Price Protection Plan does not apply to Minka Aire ceiling fans that are covered by the manufacturers UMRP policy (call for details)
We have ceiling fan experts on staff to answer all your questions!
Technical Support!
We have been in the ceiling fan business for over 30 years and have professional installers and technicians on staff who can help you when necessary. Oh, and yes...it's FREE!
For questions call at: 1-800-607-2665
Price is one thing...service is another!
Customer Satisfaction is Our #1 Priority!
The one thing that we are most proud of and sets us aside from our competition is our professional customer service. After being in the ceiling fan business for over 30 years, we have learned many valuable lessons and certainly gained a level of expertese not shared by many.
However, knowledge is one thing...customer satisfaction is another. We know that the main reason we have survived all of these years is because of our dedication to making sure every one of our customers has a great experience dealing with us. This is not something we had to learn, it is just what we have always done.
For questions call at: 1-800-607-2665
Motor Size | 172mm x 17mm - AC Motor Motor |
Quality Rating | 4 out of 5 (5 is best) |
Blade Pitch | 14 degree blade pitch |
Blade Span | 52" blade span |
Blade Qty | 5 blades |
Blades Color | Dark Walnut Blades finished blades (included) |
RPMs | 62 to 169 RPM |
Speeds | 3 Speed |
Reverse Function | Yes |
Indoor Rating | Rated for use indoors |
Outdoor Rating | Cannot be used outdoors |
Includes Uplight | No |
Includes Downlight | Yes |
Downlight Type | All Fans with Lights, Fans with LED Lights, 1 Light Globe |
Downlight Description | Integrated LED Light Fixture with Aged Champagne Glass. |
Downlight Bulbs | 2-60 Watt Candelabra Bulbs (not included) |
Downlight Wattage | 10 Watts |
Total Light Watts (including uplight) | 10 Watts |
Bottom Cap | Cannot be installed without lights |
Voltage | Uses 110 Volt electricity |
ENERGY STAR Qualified | No |
Style Group | Traditional |
Approx. Weight | 23 lb. |
Warranty | Lifetime Limited Motor Warranty |
Included Downrod(s) | Downrods Do Not Apply |
Flushmount Capability | Flush Mount Only |
Leadwire Length | 8" |
FREE REPLACEMENT GLASS: If you purchased your fan from us in the past 5 years (on or after March 31st 2009) and have broken your glass, we may replace it FREE OF CHARGE based on our 5 Year FREE Replacement Parts Plan. Please call us so that we can verify that you made your purchase from us and that your glass is in fact broken (email us a picture of your fan and broken glass). Once verified, we will get you a replacement at no charge (just another advantage of buying your ceiling fans here at Hansen Wholesale). *All replacement glass sales are final, no refunds or exchages.
*NOTE: Minka Aire measures the blade distance to the TOP of the blade. Please add approximately 1/2" to 1" to estimate the distance to the bottom of the blades.
Indoors Dry Locations ![]() Yes |
Outdoor Damp Locations (covered areas) ![]() No |
Outdoor Wet Locations (exposed to rain) ![]() No |
UL Listed for Indoor use only: The Minka Aire Calais in Belcaro Walnut is UL Listed for Indoor use only, so it is not designed to be exposed to moisture or harsh elements. Do not install this fan outside your house. It is also not recommended for bathrooms that have a shower or tub or laundry rooms, both of which produce excessive amounts of moisture.
How does the Minka Aire Calais in Belcaro Walnut Compare to the Average Ceiling Fan?
Quality Rating = 4 (average is 3)
A Quality Rating of 4 is above average, the Minka Aire Calais in Belcaro Walnut ceiling fan will run smooth and quiet and will give you many years of operation with no worries of the motor burning out.
Wind Speed Factor: 2.38 MPH (average is about 3)
A Wind Speed Factor of 2.38 MPH gives this fan a Breeze Rating of 2 out of 5.
This is very light breeze, so don't expect to experience very much cooling effect from the Calais.
Aside from Quality, which accounts for smooth quiet operation and durability, the amount of wind-chill a fan can provide to cool you off is the most important consideration.
Airflow = 4114 CFM (average is about 5,000)
4114 CFM is below average, so don't expect to feel much of a breeze from this fan unless you are directly beneath it. Fans with this low of a CFM rating will not provide enough breeze for larger rooms. If you are concerned about whether or not the Minka Aire Calais in Belcaro Walnut will move enough air for your needs, please give us a call and we will help you make the determination. This fan may not allow you to raise your thermostat, so do not expect to save much on your cooling bills (if you have AC).
Efficiency Rating = 51 CFM/Watt (average is about 86)
An Efficiency Rating of 51 is
below average.
Efficiency is defined by the EPA as the amount of airflow a fan produces (CFM) divided by the amount of
electricity (Watts) it uses on high speed without any lights on. Efficiency is less important than Airflow because more
CFMs allow you to raise your thermostat higher...which is where you will save the most energy. Efficiency becomes more important if
you expect to operate several ceiling fans at the same time. (see calculator below)
Electrical Usage = 81 Watts (average is about 76)
81 Watts per hour is higher than average, so the Minka Aire Calais in Belcaro Walnut costs a little more to operate than other fans.
Use the calculator below to estimate just how much it will cost to operate this fan in "Your home".
Wind Speed Factor -vs- Efficiency: Wind Speed is KING! Ceiling fans can save you a lot on your energy bills if you use them properly to reduce your use of central air. Ceiling fans cool you off by creating a wind-chill effect, so the more wind speed a fan generates, the cooler it will make you feel. The cooler your ceiling fan can make you feel, the higher you can raise your AC thermostat to conserve energy without sacrificing your level of comfort. Raising your thermostat by 10 degrees can save you up to 40% on your cooling bills, but you cannot raise your thermostat by 10 degrees if you focus only on ceiling fans that use less energy rather than ones that generate higher wind speed. To put this in perspective: A typical central air system uses about 3500 Watts when it is running, so if a ceiling fan that uses 100 watts allows you to raise your thermostat a couple degrees higher than a more "efficient" fan that uses only 50 watts, the savings you will get by raising your AC thermostat a couple degrees higher is far more than the difference of 50 watts between the two fans. With that said, a ceiling fan that uses less watts yet produces higher wind speed is a win-win.
Speed | RPMs | CFMs | Amps | Watts | EPA Efficiency (CFMs/Watt) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
High | 169 | 4114 | 0.69 | 81 | 51 |
Med | 105 | 3500 | 0.48 | - | NA |
Low | 62 | 2150 | 0.3 | - | NA |
"-" means that the data was not available at the time this information was published or the manufacturer simply does not test for the data that is missing. Hugger fans are except from EPA required performance testing, so data is rarely available for hugger fans.
Operational Cost Calculator
(Instructions/Details)Basic Help: Our operational cost calculator estimates how much it will cost to operate the Minka Aire Calais in Belcaro Walnut ceiling fan. By default, the calculator assumes that you will leave your fan running 24 hours a day for the entire year (which is not very likely to be accurate), so you will want to change the hours and days to be more in line with how often you think you will use the fan. The calculator also defaults to the average cost per kWh of electricity in the USA. You can change this to use the average cost of electricity in your state, although this may vary widely from city to city. For the most accurate calculation, manually enter the actual cost/kWh shown on your utility bill. The wattage of the fan is already included (if it is known), but you can change it if you wish to see how the wattage affects the cost.
Fans with lights: Calculations are performed without lights by default. If you add a light fixture to the fan, you can add the wattage of the fixture to the wattage of the fan to perform calculations with the lights on. In some cases, when a light fixture of known wattage is included with the fan, the option to calculate with or without lights will show automatically. The light fixture on a ceiling fan almost always uses substantially more electricity than the fan motor, so it is very important to take that into account when comparing the overall operational cost between various ceiling fans
CFM -vs- Efficiency: CFM is KING! It is more important to buy a fan with higher CFMs than it is to buy a fan that uses less electricity. The highest wattage consumed by the most energy guzzling ceiling fan on our website is about 120 watts. So if you input 120 as the fan watts and run our calculator, you will see that it still costs less than 2 cents per hour to operate the most energy guzzling ceiling fan in most states. You will get more savings with a higher CFM fan than a lower Wattage fan because if your fan moves more air you will be able to raise your thermostat to a higher degree. Raising your thermostat by 10 degrees can save you up to 40% on your cooling bills. Choosing a less powerful fan because it uses less electricity can be the worst mistake you can make because it will not cool you off enough to allow you to raise your thermostat to a high enough level without becoming uncomfortable. This is why CFM is so much more important to consider than Wattage.
When comparing fans of different sizes with varying CFMs, it is important to consider the wind speed in order to know which fans will make you feel cooler. Read more about Ceiling Fan Wind Speed here!
The average kWh by state used by our calculator is derived from information published by the US Government Department of Energy as of May 2009. Your actual cost may differ from this. Again, refer to your utility bill for your most recent kWh cost.
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ENERGY INFORMATION
at High Speed
Airflow 4114 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
Airflow 81 Watts (excludes lights) |
Airflow Efficiency 51 Cubic Feet Per Minute Per Watt |
Compare: 49" to 60" ceiling fans have airflow efficiencies
ranging from approximately 51 to 176 cubic feet per
minute per watt at high speed.
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