Downrod Or Flush Mount Ceiling Fan

Most ceiling fans come ready to install on an 8 ceiling.

Downrod or flush mount ceiling fan.

By hunter 1412 129 00. Led indoor easy install noble bronze ceiling fan with hunterexpress feature set and remote. This downrod a 12 inch downrod is perfect for a 10 foot ceiling. The adapter and downrod both add height to the ceiling fan which may defeat the idea of a flush mount ceiling fan for your purposes.

If your fan includes a 6 inch downrod we recommend it on a 9 foot ceiling. Ceiling fans are generally mounted at least 7 feet above the floor area. Average high ceilings. This keeps the fan at least 7 above the floor and still provides for good air flow.

If your ceiling is at least 8 high you may want to consider a fan with a short downrod rather than a flush mounted fan. The downrod is the metal rod that extends down from the ceiling bracket to the top of the fan. A downrod on the standard mount typically measures about 3 to 5 inches. The adapter works with a longer downrod sold separately in case you have a high ceiling.

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. Flush mount ceiling fans are meant to be used on flat ceilings. Since the base is attached to the ceiling and the blades are only a few inches below it it s also called a ceiling hugger fan your fun fact for the day. Now onto your next question.

Since flush mount fans are anchored directly to the ceiling they require an adapter and downrod to fit vaulted or sloped ceilings. They should be at least 18 inches away from walls. A downrod ranges from 3 to 72 inches in length and is what suspends the fan from the canopy. Ceiling fan accessories allow you to modify your fan or enhance it depending on your needs.

And this 2 foot pole is perfect for a 12 foot ceiling. A flush mount fan is a fan that s anchored directly to the ceiling so that the base is flush against the ceiling. Get free shipping on qualified downrod mount ceiling fans or buy online pick up in store today in the lighting department. For an 11 foot ceiling we recommend an 18 inch downrod and this will have your blades 8 feet off the ground.

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