Ceiling Fan Reviews: Westinghouse 7861400
Industrial 56-Inch Three-Blade Ceiling Fan with Ball Hanger Installation System, Brushed Nickel

Ceiling Fan Review by: Greg Tillotson
6/15/2012

How does the Westinghouse 7861400 Industrial Ceiling Fan Compare to the Competition?

Take a close look at the specifications between the 5 similar fans below and you will see that the Westinghouse 7861400 Industrial ceiling fan underperforms in nearly all aspects of important specifications. Noteably is the lack of airflow compared to the other fans with a mere 6254 CFM compared to the 10649 CFM produced by the 60" Emerson Heat Fan. Even the Emerson Loft, which is rated for use in both residential and industrial applications, produces more airflow than the Westinghouse fan (which is for industrial use only).

The only notable difference in which the Westinghouse fan compares better is the price, which is substantially less than the other fans. The low price indicates that lesser quality components are used to make up the fan, which explains the lack of performance.

Because the Westinghouse 78614 series fans only have a single capacitor, you can expect them to be noisier as well. Very few fans on the market today use a single capacitor as opposed to a triple capacitor, but this is one way that less expensive more generic brands cut back on the cost of components in order to keep the price under $100.00. If you are planning to put a fan in a sound sensitive area, it is important to have a triple capacitor.

Overall, the Westinghouse 7861400 industrial series ceiling fans are not the best choice. The exception would be for those who are on such a budget that limits the price of the fan to the cheapest available

For industrial applications, I recommend the 60" Emerson HF1160 heat fan and for residential applications where a clean contemporary or industrial looking ceiling fan fits the decor I suggest the 60" Emerson Loft. The extra dollars you pay for these better quality products will be worth it when you feel the cooling breeze and enjoy the smooth quiet "wobble-free" operation.

Brand/Model	Emerson HF1160BS 60" Heat Fan	Emerson CF765BS 60" Loft	Emerson HF956BS 56" Heat Fan	Montecarlo 3SU54BP 54" Studio	Westinghouse 7861400 56" Industrial Fan
Blade Span	56"	60"	60"	54"	56"
Airflow (CFM)	10649	7530	9757	7962	6254
RPM Range	75-175	60-180	75-175	40-154	?-260
Watts	90	79	103	92	60
Efficiency	118 CFM/Watt	95 CFM/Watt	95 CFM/Watt	87 CFM/Watt	104 CFM/Watt
EnergyStar	No		No		No
Motor	188mm x 25mm	188mm x 15mm	188mm x 15mm	188mm x 22mm	153mm x 17mm
Blade Pitch	Airfoil (varies)	Airfoil (varies)	12 degrees	10 degrees	9 degrees
Capacitor	Triple	Triple	Triple	Triple	Single
Speeds	Variable	4 Speeds	Variable	3 Speeds	5 Speeds
Included Control	Sold Separately	Wall Control	Sold Separately	Pull Chain	Wall Control
Reversible	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Light Adaptable	No	No	No	Yes	No
Warranty	5 Year	Lifetime	2 Year	Lifetime	15 Year
Application	Industrial Only	Industrial or Residential	Industrial Only	Industrial or Residential	Industrial Only
Distance from floor	10 Feet Minimum	7 Feet Minimum	10 Feet Minimum	7 Feet Minimum	10 Feet Minimum
Outdoor Rated	No	Yes (Damp)	No	No	No
Quality Rating (5 is best)	5	5	5	3	2
Price	$200.00	$271.00	$190.00	$199.00	$70.00