A Cool Breeze For The Small Room: Low Profile Ceiling Fans

Homeowners with smaller rooms - particularly bedrooms and closets - face special challenges in room decor. For example, if a ceiling fan is needed, there may not be enough clearance between the fan unit and people's heads. This problem is particularly acute where suspended ceilings have been installed, as these reduce floor-to-ceiling room dramatically.

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 eliminate the use of a traditional downrod, and install directly to the ceiling. This allows the ceiling fan to hug closer to the top of your room - in fact, low profile ceiling fans are sometimes called 'hugger' units.

And don't think that you will have to sacrifice quality - you won't - or that you will have fewer available accessories (such as lights) - again, you won't. Low profile ceiling fans are like their larger-sized twins, they just don't require as much overhead space.

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 low profile ceiling fans? Well, if your room has less than 8 feet of room height you should install one. If you have children you might also consider using them in their bedrooms, as they will not be as likely to jump up on their beds and hit their head or arms on the moving 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.

Some safety notes: low profile ceiling fans MUST be properly installed. You have to make sure that when the unit is operational, that the vibrations (or the weight) of the fan will not cause it to tear loose from the ceiling. You will also have to make sure that your ceiling fan is installed properly - it will require the use of a special junction box. My recommendation: if you are not qualified to do the installation, hire a professional to take care of this - an electrician or home remodeling professional.

Author: Matt Roberts writes about home repair and Ceiling Fan Reviews Learn more about Minka Aire Ceiling Fans by visiting his website.
Click here for other unique ceiling fan articles.

Article Source: http://www.wellnessarticlelibrary.com

Please Rate this Article

5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5 

Not yet Rated