Want to beat the heat?!

Thinking about having a ceiling fan installed?

Or maybe you want to replace or update an existing fixture?

 Here is a collection of information we've shared with clients in the past to help narrow down what style/type/size fans.

Take a look at the following links and resources to see if it helps you find a fan that would be a good fit for your home! 

Informational/fun fact from “Popdukes” (aka, The Boss: Robert Fairchild): 
                  One of the reasons we have so many houses in North America (though personal knowledge is limited to New England, specifically) with 8' ceilings is due, in part, to the housing boom in the 40’s-50’s (after World War II) and the attempt to keep up with demand and build thousands and thousands of homes quickly they started to really ramp up the amount of sheetrock. He said that this sheetrock came in 4’X4’ sheets, and to cut down on installation costs, this new 8’ ceiling height became the standard.

This is where we found info regarding this factoid.

How tall is my ceiling? 

Is my ceiling tall enough for a paddle/ceiling fan? 

    Read more about it here to see if this can help answer some of your questions! 

  

What size fan is right for my space?
Should my fan be rated for anything?
What kind of controls do I want?

 

What size/type fan is appropriate for this room/ceiling height? 

    If you are looking for an outdoor fan, make sure that the product you purchase is rated
for that application! Here’s a good link to help you figure out what size fan you want or need!

What kind of control do I want to use to operate the fan?     

If you currently have a ceiling light, which is operated by a wall switch one of the
easiest options can be to buy a fan that comes with an accompanying
TWO-WIRE, hardwired speed/light control. 

When searching online for products, here are some search parameters to use to narrow down what you're looking at -

see links added below for more examples!

  • “Flush-mount”

  • “Ceiling hugger”

  • “Low-profile"

  • "Ceiling Fan”

Or 

  • “Ceiling Fan with Light”

  • “Ceiling Fan with up light & downlight” 

  • “Ceiling Fan with integrated LED light”

  • And

  • “Ceiling Fan with hardwired control”

  • “Ceiling Fan with integrated remote control”

  • “Ceiling Fan with dimmable light"

When searching for a low-profile fan, made with good quality materials, and more reasonable motor warranty;  I’ll use the above search keywords as well as the following reputable/popular brand names: 

  • “Casablanca”

  • “Minka Aire” 

  • “Monte Carlo Fan Co”

  • “Fanimation” 

  • “Big Ass Fans / Haiku”

  • “Matthews”

  • “Emerson”

  • “Quorum”

  • “Craftmade”

Include number of blades, and what size blades, if you want to narrow searches further!
 

Search example while using a couple specific brands, for flush mounted/hugger type fan!

These are a few other search examples for Minka Aire , and Monte Carlo!

 

Please note this page is for informational purposes only. Fairchild Electric is not affiliated with, nor does the company profit from your use of any of the sources listed above.

If you are still unable to find what you are looking for and or have any additional questions, please reach out to us, and we will be happy to help!