Knowing the height and pitch of your ceiling will help you determine the best fan or mounting option for your space. Will a standard, angle, or closemount option function best in your space? Or will you choose a hugger-style fan?
Selecting Mounting Options
Do you have high, low, or sloped/vaulted ceilings? These factors should be taken into consideration when you are shopping for a ceiling fan and/or how the ceiling fan is mounted or attached to the ceiling.
Standard
Most contemporary ceilings are 9-10 feet tall. A standard downrod ceiling fan is built to flawlessly fit in this space straight out of the box. Rooms with higher ceilings can still have ceiling fans. In fact, they benefit greatly from being able to circulate the warmer air from those tall spaces.
For ceilings greater than 10 feet, fans may require a longer downrod. Prominence Home ceiling fans are compatible with any universal downrod that is ¾ inch inner diameter and 1-inch outer diameter.
Select a downrod length that will position fan blades between 7-9 feet from the floor. Proper blade height ensures optimal airflow and efficiency.
Angled
Sloped, vaulted or angled ceilings may require angle mounting. Using angle mounting on a vaulted ceiling with a steep slope can create the need for a longer downrod to allow sufficient clearance between the blade tips and the ceiling. In addition, an angled ceiling adapter may be necessary.
When angle mounting, ensure the blade tip is at least 8 inches from the ceiling and at least 30 inches from the wall. Adequate clearance not only keeps the blades from hitting the ceiling or wall but can also reduce or eliminate significant wobbling due to turbulence.
Closemount
Some downrod fans allow for installation on ceilings 8-feet in height by utilizing a closemount installation. Close mount allows the user to mount the fan without the downrod to increase the fan’s distance from the floor.
While closemount can increase the distance from the floor by 3.5 inches or more, it comes at the expense of some airflow. If your ceiling is high enough to allow for standard mount, this will ensure maximum airflow.
Low profile | Flushmount | Hugger
Hugger-style or flushmount fans are not technically a mounting option, rather this type of fan is specifically designed for lower ceilings. Consider this type of fan for a ceiling that is 9-feet or lower to ensure blades are between 7-9 feet from the floor.
These low-profile ceiling fans are designed with compact bodies and mount flush to the ceiling, so the blades hang at a safe distance. They are NOT appropriate for angled ceilings.