Best Ceiling Fan Reviews 2023

The price of ceiling fans depends on features. Picture a functional, basic ceiling fan with 4 blades, a pull chain for convenient control and without any lighting fixtures. Now, picture another one with a remote control, 4 retractable blades and a chandelier that allows you to choose between 3 light temperatures. The price range for ceiling fans starts from as low as $50 to as high as $1000, and you should know that more features a ceiling fan has, the pricier it’ll be. Conversely, the more basic ceiling fans are great options for shoppers on a budget. Cheap ceiling fans are quite different from budget fans as they often promise some interesting features for less, but those promises are empty and low-quality.

To make sure you end up with a ceiling fan that’ll be worth every dollar you’ll spend on it, there a number of features you should look for and we’ve listed them below:

• Size
• Number of blades
• Material
• Shape
• Color

Ceiling fans are made with a variety of materials from plastic to metal, wood to glass and sometimes, a combination of these. The material used plays an important role in determining where it’s used. When shopping for one, pay attention to location ratings as designated by UL (Underwriters Laboratories); these ratings are UL Dry, UL Damp and UL Wet. Ceiling fans rated UL Dry usually feature wooden blades made with furniture-grade wood. They are recommended for indoor locations with the least possible moisture content like your living room and bedroom. Ceiling fans with UL Damp rating are built to withstand humidity and is great for places like the bathroom and laundry room. Fans with UL Wet rating are designed with a water-proof motor housing and are great for outdoor locations like your porch.

The number of blades on a ceiling fan range from 3 to 5. Here is what you should know when considering the number of fan blades: the higher the number of blades on a ceiling fan, the less noise its motor will make and the less air it will circulate. You may be wondering why more blades do not equal more air, and that all lies in the physics of it: the fan’s motor has to overcome some drag to rotate the blades, so more blade will equal more work for the motor which slows it down. Fans with fewer blades circulate more air than those with more blades, but they’re also noisier.

A number of these fans are designed with a reversible motor which makes it possible for the blades to move in clockwise and counter-clockwise directions. This is a nice feature because the fan can be used in the warm summer months and winter as well. Ceiling fans with reversible blades rotate in a clockwise direction in summer so that it blows a cool, downward breeze and vice versa in winter.

One major factor that determines how much satisfaction you’ll get from your ceiling fan is its size. Ceiling fans are available in 14 to 75 inch sizes and in order to know which fan is the right size, you’ll take the dimensions of the room you intend to use it in. The general rule is this: if your room is less than 75 square feet (multiply the length of the room by its width), a ceiling fan between 29 to 36 inches should do the trick, and for rooms that are up to 175 sq. ft., ceiling fans measuring 42 to 48 inches are recommended; if it’s a room with up to 350 sq. ft. of space, a 52 to 56-inch fan will keep it cool; for spaces with over 350 sq. ft. of space, fans that are 60 inches or larger should be considered.

The height of your ceiling is also important when choosing a fan. It’s advised that a ceiling fan shouldn’t be lower than 7 feet from the floor. If the room has a low ceiling, a flush mount or hugger fan will work best as it’ll be installed directly against the ceiling and the blades will be 7 feet above the ground. For rooms with higher ceilings, the fans are to be installed with a down rod so that they reach the required height. There are two types of these rods: the standard and the non-standard. The standard rod is to be used for ceilings that are 8 to 10 feet high while the non-standard is for higher ceilings. If the ceiling is sloped, a down rod will make installation possible, ensure that the blades are clear of the ceiling on all sides.

Ceiling fans come in different shapes and colors. The choice of which is best depends on the room décor. If you’re doing a vintage interior, find a vintage fan that’ll compliment it. They usually have pretty lattice or filigree decorations on them. There are also fans with contemporary designs that will compliment a modern home beautifully. There are ceiling fans with regular tapering blades and others with leaf-shaped blades as well. It all depends on your personal taste.