Also for maximum air flow there should be at least 10 inches of air space between the blades and the ceiling.
Ceiling fan rod length.
Adjust your ceiling fan to the perfect height adjust your ceiling fan to the perfect height for maximum cooling with this 18 in.
In unique spaces like those with vaulted ceilings downrods ensure that your fan can be securely mounted with enough clearance to keep the blades from hitting drywall or wood beams at hunter we offer downrods in a variety of lengths ranging from 12 to 72 inches so you can select the best fit for each space.
Of course there are specially made downrods that can measure up to 14 feet depending on the manufacturer.
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.
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.
For an 11 foot ceiling we recommend an 18 inch downrod and this will have your blades 8 feet off the ground.
However if you will be mounting your new ceiling fan on a sloped ceiling the 1 2 downrods will allow the fans to slope an average of 7 more than the 3 4 rods will.
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.
These ones are usually designed for larger establishments such as restaurants hotels and other similar venues.
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This downrod a 12 inch downrod is perfect for a 10 foot ceiling.
For safety reasons a ceiling fan should always hang at least 7 above the floor.
Choose from long lengths short lengths and everything in between.
However fan downrods can range all the way up to 177 inches depending on the manufacturer.
You will want your new ceiling fan to hang between 8 and 9 above the floor regardless of ceiling height.
And this 2 foot pole is perfect for a 12 foot ceiling.
Brushed nickel extension downrod.
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.
If your fan includes a 6 inch downrod we recommend it on a 9 foot ceiling.