Modern Ceiling Fans with Downrods

Ceiling Fans for High Ceilings

Ceiling fans with downrods are ideal for rooms with tall ceilings in homes and commercial locations, where the inclusion of a long downrod extension is simply a must-have. Tall foyers, entryways with high ceilings and large, open living rooms are the ideal spaces for these contemporary ceiling fans. Keep air flow and style on high with a modern ceiling fan for high ceilings. Because these fans are often mounted out of reach, consider selecting a ceiling fan with a remote. If it's an outdoor living space that needs to keep cool, select an outdoor ceiling fan. In addition to having a long downrod, outdoor fans are UL Listed for wet or damp locations where the presence of water is inevitable.

Ceiling Fans with Downrods for Every Room & Application

A ceiling fan with a long downrod is best used in a living room, the entryway, bedrooms and retail locations where a high vaulted ceiling exists. In most applications, these fans will be installed on a ceiling that is typically 8-feet or higher. The air in the room should flow closer to the ground to keep things cool (or warm during the wintertime), so it is important that the fan comes with a downrod that extends the fan far from the ceiling where it is mounted. In residential spaces, this type of fan is perfect for bedrooms and living spaces with tall ceilings or living rooms with vaulted ceilings. Likewise, restaurants and hotels with tall ceilings benefit from this type of fan. Whether the ceiling is flat or sloped, the downrod allows the fan to be suspended far below the base of the ceiling while still remaining in balance.

Popular Brands for Ceiling Fans with Downrods

Like hugger ceiling fans and those without a downrod extension, ceiling fans for high ceilings can fit a wide variety of interiors. Traditionally styled homes will appreciate the selection of fans from Hunter Fans for their familiar designs, colors and finishes. Each fan by Hunter is accompanied with a downrod of varying length to suit specific situations. Contemporary locations are complemented by the sleek styles of aluminum and stainless-steel finishes from the Modern Fan Company. Monte Carlo Fans offer an easy way to upgrade interiors while also fitting the height of the ceiling. Minka Aire fans have a long downrod to extend them from the ceiling and have a blade span of 60" or more to really help move air.

How To Choose the Best Fan for a High Ceiling

Understanding the space is the first necessity to choosing the right ceiling fan, especially when selecting a fan for a particularly high ceiling. Determine how tall the fan's downrod needs to be to work with the ceiling and also consider other common fan sizing elements like blade span (typically represented in diameter), the number of blades a fan has, the length and width of the blades and the size of the fan's motor. Begin the search by measuring the height between the room's floor and ceiling. Also keep an eye on how low a ceiling fan can comfortably hang. A fan's diameter, measured from blade to blade, gives the circumference the fan will need to successfully fit in the space. Choose a large ceiling fan that will move plenty of air, but won't be overbearing for the room. Once you determine these sizing elements, refine the choices by styles, finishes and the fan's motor type. Ceiling fans with lights are also an effective choice for keeping the air circulated in the room while illuminating the room. Lastly, look to a fan's airflow efficiency to properly gauge how well it will circulate the air.

Keeping a Ceiling Fan with Downrod Balanced

A common misconception about ceiling fans with downrods is that they wobble when placed on the highest speed setting. While this can be true if the fan is not installed correctly at the base of the ceiling, the downrods accompanying this selection of fans ensures they will not wobble. From 36" downrods for slightly tall ceilings to expansive 96" downrods for very high ceilings, these extension pieces work to keep the fan in place and balanced at all speeds. There will also be plenty of comfort and air movement for the room even on the fan's lowest setting due to the fan hanging 12 to 14 feet above the floor.