The Ultimate Buyers Guide to Ceiling Fans
Today’s range of ceiling fans have come a long way since their humble beginnings, and nowadays they’re considered an important design feature as well as being an incredibly functional and cost-efficient way to keep your home cool. It can be difficult to find the right fit, so we’ve put together a definitive guide to help you choose the perfect ceiling fan.
Choose your colour
The current go-to color palette is anything dark, so think black, charcoal, dark wood and bronze. Matte black provides a striking fit for industrial style, contemporary and mid-century modern interiors. Darker ceiling fans are also a great contrast to a more neutral palette and can easily be matched with any other colors in a room.
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Warm timbers are always in style, as they provide a natural, earthy quality.
Or, if you’re looking to create a more coastal vibe, you can’t go wrong with crisp white or blonde wood. Mixed with warm natural tones and textures, this look is the perfect combination for Hamptons-inspired homes.
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Match the blade type to the room
While metal blade fans produce a fraction more noise than timber blade fans, they also generate more airflow. This makes them the perfect choice for larger areas such as living and dining spaces. Timber blade fans are ideal for bedrooms or studies, and plastic or ABS blades are perfect to withstand harsher climates or coastal area conditions.
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Choose your fan size
It’s important to measure your room and ceiling height before you purchase any ceiling fan. Use this chart as your guide.
Ceiling fan blades should hang at least 11.8 inches from the ceiling, with at least 2.1 meter clearance to the floor. If your ceiling is higher than 3 meters from the floor, you’ll need an downrod which is optional with all Beacon Lighting ceiling fans. For lower ceilings, choose a hugger ceiling fan.
Fan Size Recommendations Room size ft² Fan size (inches) Up to 75 ft² 48" 76 - 144 ft² 48" - 52" 144 - 225 ft² 56" 225 - 400 ft² 56" - 80"Choose an AC or DC motor
While all ceiling fans can save you money on your power bills, DC (direct current) fans deliver the ultimate in power and performance, consuming 75% less electricity than a standard AC ceiling fan and can run as little as 1c per hour!
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Look for the Energy Star. Fan and light kits that earn the Energy Star label are 60 percent more efficient than those that don’t. Many fans now come with LED light arrays for better efficiency, but using LED bulbs instead of incandescents in traditional sockets can also save energy—and money.
Size the fan to your room. Though 52-inch fans are the most popular, that size—give or take a couple of inches—works best in rooms that are 225 to 400 square feet. Choose a 42- to 44-inch model for 144 to 225 square feet. Opt for a larger fan if your room size is on the borderline and run it at a slower speed, which will be quieter.
Suit your style. Traditional-style ceiling fans can bring back memories of "Casablanca," while modern designs send out Jetsons-like futuristic vibes. Motor-cover finishes include brass, bronze, and pewter. Many basic fan blades have a flat paddle shape, but variations include oval and leaf shapes, faux wicker textures, and twisted, propellerlike designs.
Consider the installation requirements. Install a ceiling fan in the center of a room at least 7 feet above the floor, 8 to 9 feet (if your ceilings are high enough) for optimal airflow. Generally, blade tips should be no closer than 24 inches to a wall or drapes, but check the manufacturer’s directions for specifics. If you’re replacing a light with a fan, be certain that the electrical box in the ceiling can support the weight of the fan. Not sure? Check the installation instructions or call an electrician. Even with the correct box, it is possible that the wiring won’t allow a wall switch to operate both the fan and the light; many models now come with a remote that overcomes that limitation.
Check the wet/damp rating. If you’re placing a ceiling fan in a bathroom, look for a UL damp rating. If it will be placed outdoors on a porch, look for one with a UL wet rating. Fans with these ratings have features such as sealed moisture-resistant motors, rust-resistant housing, stainless steel hardware, and all-weather blades, according to Energy Star.
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