{"id":1793,"date":"2018-01-18T16:15:40","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T00:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/?p=1793"},"modified":"2025-04-14T10:36:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T17:36:08","slug":"ceiling-fan-quick-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/ceiling-fan-quick-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Quick Tips for Picking the Perfect Ceiling Fan"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>If choosing the right ceiling fan for your space seems overwhelming, here are 8 tips to help you make your decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Tips for Buying a Ceiling Fan<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>1. Bigger rooms need bigger fans. Here&#8217;s a quick guide:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Rooms 75 sq. ft or less = 44-inch or smaller ceiling fan<\/li>\r\n<li>Rooms from 76-144 sq. ft. = 48 to 58-inch ceiling fan<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Rooms from 144-225 = 60 to 78-inch ceiling fan<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Rooms over 225 sq. ft = 80-inch or larger ceiling fan<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">2. Fan blades should be at least 7 feet above the floor. A blade height of 8-9 feet is optimum. The exception is with metal blades, which should be at least 10 feet above the floor.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>3. Look for a motor that can do the job.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>4. The amount of air moved by a ceiling fan depends on the angle, or pitch, of its blades. A pitch of 14 degrees is optimum for maximum air movement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>5. Look for light fixtures and fitters that match your fan&#8217;s finish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>6. Determine if you will need electrical wiring installed to the part of the room you want to add the fan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>7. When adding a fan to the bathroom, look for one specifically designed and UL-listed for damp locations. Want one for an exposed outdoor space? Opt for a fan that is UL-listed for wet locations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>8. Buy the best quality ceiling fan you can afford.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For more inspiration, view the ceiling fan videos below from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC_0Bi1bnZQELy2aiQb3wUdQ\">the Lamps Plus YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/iSG9hhkAhzA?si=5VE_oWX2Hk478R3z\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Best Tips and Buying Guide from Lamps Plus &#8211; How To Buy A Ceiling Fan<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/A16u-5zcUlY?si=5VE_oWX2Hk478R3z\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ceiling Fans &#8211; Popular Styles and Shopping Tips<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceiling Fan Questions?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Call 800-782-1967 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/contact-us\/\">speak with one of our professional fan consultants<\/a> or visit a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/stores\/\">Lamps Plus fan store location<\/a> near you. Whether via phone or in person, we&#8217;re happy to assist you in completing your project.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Ceiling Fan Ideas and Advice<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/how-to-buy-a-ceiling-fan\/\">How to Buy a Ceiling Fan<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/ceiling-fan-buying-tips\/\">5 Features to Look for in a Ceiling Fan<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/stylish-ceiling-fans\/\">Stylish Ceiling Fans<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/industrial-style-ceiling-fans\/\">Industrial Style Ceiling Fans\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If choosing the right ceiling fan for your space seems overwhelming, here are 8 tips to help you make your decision. Quick Tips for Buying a Ceiling Fan 1. Bigger rooms need bigger fans. 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