Ceiling Fan Drop Rod Length

Brushed nickel extension downrod.

Ceiling fan drop rod length.

Downrod length by slope guide. 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. The bigger the fan and or the steeper the slope the longer the downrod. Choose from long lengths short lengths and everything in between.

Since these fans do not have a downrod and sit very close to the. Of course there are specially made downrods that can measure up to 14 feet depending on the manufacturer. Drop rod length the optimum mounting height for a ceiling fan is 8 to 9 feet above the floor with a minimum of 7 feet for safety. 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.

Optimal ceiling fan downrod length for indoor use. One that attaches directly to the ceiling and is often called a hugger fan. A good rule of thumb is. Most ceiling fan manufacturers include a short downrod in the box but to install a ceiling fan safely on a vaulted or cathedral ceiling you will need to have a total downrod length of at least 12 inches.

For safety reasons a ceiling fan should always hang at least 7 above the floor. For an 11 foot ceiling we recommend an 18 inch downrod and this will have your blades 8 feet off the ground. Downrods or ceiling fan mounting rods allow a ceiling fan to be mounted on either a vaulted or flat ceiling and are available up to 72 inches long. Low ceilings if your ceiling is lower than 8 you should get a flush mount fan.

If you ceiling is over 9 feet you will need to install a downrod ceiling fan and the length of the downrod will be determined by the height of your ceiling. And this 2 foot pole is perfect for a 12 foot ceiling. Shop downrods by brand how to calculate ceiling downrod length. If your fan includes a 6 inch downrod we recommend it on a 9 foot ceiling.

These ones are usually designed for larger establishments such as restaurants hotels and other similar venues. Standard downrods usually come in 3 to 6 inches in length and is ideal for your basic rooms that have a 9 feet ceiling. The length of your downrod depends on the height of your ceiling. This downrod a 12 inch downrod is perfect for a 10 foot ceiling.

Free shipping on all orders over 49. Also for maximum air flow there should be at least 10 inches of air space between the blades and the ceiling. When installing a ceiling fan you must consider how far the fan needs to drop from the ceiling before beginning the installation process.