The optimum mounting height for a ceiling fan is 8 to 9 feet above the floor with a minimum of 7 feet for safety.
Ceiling fan rod height.
If your ceiling is higher than 8 for optimal air flow and appearance you should try to hang your fan so that it is between 8 and 9 feet above the floor.
This is a fan without a downrod.
And in most states code requires that the blades be at least seven feet off.
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Most ceiling fans come with a short downrod about 3 4 inches in length.
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The adapter works with a longer downrod sold separately in case you have a high ceiling.
However fan downrods can range all the way up to 177 inches depending on the manufacturer.
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For a ceiling below 8 feet we recommend a flushmount or hugger fan.
Downrods slender poles that can lower your ceiling fan to the optimal height.
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Our unique downrod is made with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship and its 2 symmetric lock system provides better durability and safety than other 1 lock system downrods.
This will keep the blades 7 feet off the ground.
Most ceiling fans come ready to install on an 8 ceiling.
If possible install the fan so that the blades are 8 9 above the floor.
A ceiling up to 9 feet high requires a standard 3 inch drop rod.
Ideal for rooms with a ceiling height over 9 feet downrods lower your fan bringing it closer to you and your guests for optimal and efficient comfort.
Downrod and ceiling height.
This keeps the fan at least 7 above the floor and still provides for good air flow.
Standard ceiling fans include a downrod ranging in length from 2 inches to 10 inches which is suitable for standard size rooms with a ceiling height of eight to nine feet.
When you hang a normal ceiling fan with a 3 4 downrod from a ceiling that is 8 feet high the blades will be about 7 feet from the floor.
Angled ceiling adapter attaches to the outlet box to help mount ceiling fans on angled ceilings.
Many ceiling fans are sold with a downrod.
A ceiling fan downrod connects the ceiling fan body to the mounting hardware on your ceiling to ensure secure efficient and wobble free performance.
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