What is a downrod mount?

August 2024 · 2 minute read

These ceiling fans are mounted flush to the ceiling, with no extra attachment. Downrod Mount: Made for rooms with high ceilings, typically 8 feet or higher. Many ceiling fans include a downrod. Check the packaging to see if the downrod is included and note the size.Click to see full answer. In this way, are ceiling fan Downrods interchangeable?Unfortunately, not all downrods are interchangeable with one another unless it is from the same manufacturer. If you need to replace your old downrod it is best to make sure that it is compatible with the ceiling fan.Also, how far down should ceiling fan hang? The length of your downrod depends on the height of your ceiling. 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. Then, how do I choose a downrod length? To get perfect year round use follow these simple three steps: Measure your total ceiling height. Subtract that from 8 feet, which is the lowest point a fan should typically hang down to from a high ceiling. Whatever number that is, purchase a downrod that is as close to half of that number in length as possible. Can you put a ceiling fan on an 8 foot ceiling?There are no lights hanging down below the fan to elongate the fan and extend the length that the fans comes down from the ceiling. In order for a fan to be considered to be OK to use on an 8 foot ceiling, the bottom of the blades of the fan must be 7 feet off the floor when the fan is installed.

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