Ceiling Fan Rod Length

Brushed nickel extension downrod.

Ceiling fan rod length.

You will want your new ceiling fan to hang between 8 and 9 above the floor regardless of ceiling height. If your fan includes a 6 inch downrod we recommend it on a 9 foot ceiling. This downrod a 12 inch downrod is perfect for a 10 foot ceiling. Choose from long lengths short lengths and everything in between.

Most fan bodies including mounting hardware are 8 to 12 inches. 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. Adjust your ceiling fan to the perfect height adjust your ceiling fan to the perfect height for maximum cooling with this 18 in. Standard downrods usually come in 3 to 6 inches in length and is ideal for your basic rooms that have a 9 feet 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. These ones are usually designed for larger establishments such as restaurants hotels and other similar venues. The length of your downrod depends on the height of your ceiling. For an 11 foot ceiling we recommend an 18 inch downrod and this will have your blades 8 feet off the ground.

For safety reasons a ceiling fan should always hang at least 7 above the floor. Also for maximum air flow there should be at least 10 inches of air space between the blades and the ceiling. Of course there are specially made downrods that can measure up to 14 feet depending on the manufacturer. If you know you ll only be using your ceiling fan for summer use choosing downrod length is easy.

And this 2 foot pole is perfect for a 12 foot ceiling. 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. Free shipping on all orders over 49. Most fans that use 3 4 downrods will slope a maximum of 31 whereas ceiling fans that use 1 2 extension rods will sloped an average of up to 38.