So You Have A Smaller Room: Low Profile Ceiling Fans - By: Matt Roberts, Posted on: 2007-07-27

You have a smaller home - smaller kitchen, smaller bedrooms, smaller bedrooms. Now you would like to install some ceiling fans, but you are concerned: do you have the room? Will people bump their heads on the fan blades? And if you have suspended ceilings, you may have a greatly reduced room height, further compounding your problems. What should you do?

Your answer: low profile ceiling fans. Typical ceiling fan installations make use of something called a 'downrod' - it connects the ceiling fan motor and blades to the ceiling itself. You can buy these downrods in many different lengths, but you may find that the shortest of them will not allow for an unrestricted movement of the fan blades in the smaller room.

Low profile ceiling fans solve that problem: they install directly to the ceiling without a downrod. This means that they will not hang down as low. They mount much closer - in some cases they mount flush with the ceiling itself.

And you won't have to sacrifice on quality or various features when you use a low profile ceiling fan. These units provide all the features of the larger units - they simply take up less space. Sometimes these units are referred to as 'hugger' or 'close-to-ceiling' models in the product listings.

After looking at all the available models, you are sure to find one that you like - but what if you don't? Well, a good alternative is to buy a regular ceiling fan and install it using a flush-mount kit. You can purchase these separately, and some regular ceiling fans also include them as an installation option.

When should you use these types of fans? For sure, if your room is less than 8 feet high, and also if you have to put a fan anywhere that kids might be - you don't want them jumping around on their beds and couches, injuring their head or arm on the overhanging fan blades!

Please note: Because lower profile ceiling fans are closer to the ceiling they cannot move as much air as regular fans. You might not even notice it, but you should keep it in mind nevertheless.

Now, if you are not very handy around the home, give a care: low profile ceiling fans MUST be properly installed. The mounting hardware must be securely attached to the ceiling - and it must be able to bear the weight of the unit. It must also be wired properly, using a special junction box. If you are out of your depth here, your best bet is to contact your local electrician and have them take care of the installation for you.

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About the author: Matt Roberts writes about home repair and Ceiling Fan Reviews Learn more about Craftmade Ceiling Fans by stopping by his ceiling fan site today.
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