Ceiling Fan Rod Guide

Guide to determine what length downrod you need based on your ceiling height.

Ceiling fan rod guide. If you have a tall vaulted or sloped ceiling hang your ceiling fan from a downrod to lower it to the desired 8 or 9 feet from the floor. A ceiling up to 9 feet high requires a standard 3 inch drop rod. Ceiling the hunter 24 in. Downrods or ceiling fan mounting rods allow a ceiling fan to be mounted on either a vaulted or flat ceiling and are available up to 72 inches long.

Energy star makes the following recommendations for ceiling fan diameter. For safety reasons a ceiling fan should always hang at least 7 above the floor. Multiple finishes let you pick the right downrod to complement your fan and match your home s style. Please visit our what size downrod do i need.

And this 2 foot pole is perfect for a 12 foot ceiling. Extension downrod brushed nickel helps you enjoy the maximum cooling benefits of your ceiling fan. Strong support is required for all ceiling fans. Dia and the interior channel is debarred to prevent wires from becoming stripped.

This downrod a 12 inch downrod is perfect for a 10 foot ceiling. When possible hang the fan in the middle of the room and allow at least 18 inches between fan blades and the walls. 12 to 14 foot ceilings a 36 inch drop rod. To get the most out of a ceiling fan you must first select the right size.

A fan should never hang lower than 7 feet from the floor. 11 to 12 foot ceilings an 18 to 24 inch drop rod. Stability is provided by the downrod s 3 4 in. Our downrods ensure that your fan functions correctly in rooms with high slanted or vaulted ceilings.

The optimum mounting height for a ceiling fan is 8 to 9 feet above the floor with a minimum of 7 feet for safety. Also for maximum air flow there should be at least 10 inches of air space between the blades and the ceiling. Hunter makes it easy to find essential accessories for your ceiling fans. Recommended for use in a room with an recommended for use in a room with an 11 ft.

If your fan includes a 6 inch downrod we recommend it on a 9 foot ceiling. For ceilings taller than 8 feet hang the fan from a drop rod so that it s down where it can be more effective. Rooms 76 sq ft 144 sq ft 36 in 42 in. A ceiling fan downrod is a metal pipe that connects the motor housing to the mounting hardware stabilizing the ceiling fan and reducing the potential for wobbling.

Rooms 144 sq ft 225 sq ft 44 in. A downrod also aids in proper airflow by ensuring a safe distance between the ceiling fan blades and the ceiling at least eight to 10 inches and between the fan blades and the floor which requires a minimum distance of seven feet. The distance the fan should hang from the ceiling will depend on the ceiling s height.