How To Buy A Ceiling Fan - Buying Guide - Lamps Plus

This video will help you determine the right ceiling fan for your needs. To begin, consider the location. Is the fan for indoor or outdoor use? Then you’ll need to decide on the size and controls. Shop ceiling fans at Lamps Plus: https://www.lampsplus.com/products/ceiling-fans/?sourceid=SMYOUTCeilingFansBuyingGuideDesciSG9hhkAhzA&src=youtube&mdm=video&cmp=CeilingFansBuyingGuide&trm=Desc&cnt=iSG9hhkAhzA If you need an outdoor ceiling fan, here’s how to find the right one for your outdoor space. There are two types of outdoor ceiling fans: Damp Listed and Wet Listed. We suggest a damp listed fan for outdoor areas that are covered and not directly exposed to water. For example, covered patios or covered gazebos. See Outdoor Ceiling Fans here: https://www.lampsplus.com/products/ceiling-fans/type_outdoor/?sourceid=SMYOUTCeilingFansBuyingGuideDesciSG9hhkAhzA&src=youtube&mdm=video&cmp=CeilingFansBuyingGuide&trm=Desc&cnt=iSG9hhkAhzA Measure Your Room Size To find the right ceiling fan size, you’ll need to know the size of your room. To measure your room, take the Length and multiple by the Width. This is the Room Size, also known as the Square Footage. With the square footage on hand, you can now pick the right fan size. If your room is 75 square feet or less, we recommend going with a fan 44 inches or smaller. Shop 44 inch or smaller ceiling fans: https://www.lampsplus.com/products/ceiling-fans/size_44-in@@@-span-or-smaller/?sourceid=SMYOUTCeilingFansBuyingGuideDesciSG9hhkAhzA&src=youtube&mdm=video&cmp=CeilingFansBuyingGuide&trm=Desc&cnt=iSG9hhkAhzA For rooms that are up to 350 square feet, we suggest a fan that’s 48 inches to 58 inches. Shop 48 inch to 58 inch ceiling fans: https://www.lampsplus.com/products/ceiling-fans/size_48-@-58-in@@@-span/?sourceid=SMYOUTCeilingFansBuyingGuideDesciSG9hhkAhzA&src=youtube&mdm=video&cmp=CeilingFansBuyingGuide&trm=Desc&cnt=iSG9hhkAhzA And for rooms over 350 square feet, we’d go with a fan that is 60 inches or larger. Shop 60 inch or larger ceiling fans: https://www.lampsplus.com/products/ceiling-fans/size_60-in@@@-span-or-larger/?sourceid=SMYOUTCeilingFansBuyingGuideDesciSG9hhkAhzA&src=youtube&mdm=video&cmp=CeilingFansBuyingGuide&trm=Desc&cnt=iSG9hhkAhzA Mounting Downrods and Types To pick the right mounting type and downrod length, you will need to know your ceiling height. Measure from the highest point of the ceiling to the floor. Now, pick the type of fan you need. For low or standard ceilings of nine feet or lower, consider a hugger fan. Hugger, or flushmount, ceiling fans can be mounted directly to the ceiling without a downrod. Shop hugger ceiling fans at Lamps Plus: https://www.lampsplus.com/products/ceiling-fans/type_hugger-@-flush-mount/?sourceid=SMYOUTCeilingFansBuyingGuideDesciSG9hhkAhzA&src=youtube&mdm=video&cmp=CeilingFansBuyingGuide&trm=Desc&cnt=iSG9hhkAhzA Low Profile fans can also be used for standard ceiling heights. Low profiles have a dual mount feature which allows you to mount close to the ceiling, or with a downrod. For ceilings higher than nine feet, consider adding a downrod for better airflow. For safety, mount standard blades at least seven feet from the floor, and metal blades at least ten feet from the floor. Ceiling Fan Controls There are three control options for ceiling fans. Pull Chain Shop pull chain ceiling fans at Lamps Plus: https://www.lampsplus.com/products/ceiling-fans/usage_pull-chain@-3-speed/?sourceid=SMYOUTCeilingFansBuyingGuideDesciSG9hhkAhzA&src=youtube&mdm=video&cmp=CeilingFansBuyingGuide&trm=Desc&cnt=iSG9hhkAhzA Remote Control Shop remote control ceiling fans at Lamps Plus: https://www.lampsplus.com/products/ceiling-fans/usage_hand-held-remote-control/?sourceid=SMYOUTCeilingFansBuyingGuideDesciSG9hhkAhzA&src=youtube&mdm=video&cmp=CeilingFansBuyingGuide&trm=Desc&cnt=iSG9hhkAhzA Wall Control Shop wall control ceiling fans at Lamps Plus: https://www.lampsplus.com/products/ceiling-fans/usage_wall-control/?sourceid=SMYOUTCeilingFansBuyingGuideDesciSG9hhkAhzA&src=youtube&mdm=video&cmp=CeilingFansBuyingGuide&trm=Desc&cnt=iSG9hhkAhzA The thing to know is that not all ceiling fans have all three controls. Pick a fan with the control, or a combination that’s right for you. Now you can buy the right ceiling fan for your indoor or outdoor space. Thanks for watching. ____