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Outdoor Ceiling Fans
Many people think that open-air locations do not need ceiling fans. However, outdoor areas like patios, balconies, porches, and verandas are still susceptible to changes in weather- and season-related elements such as dryness, heat, cold, and humidity. Investing in an outdoor ceiling fan for these places may help alleviate these uncomfortable conditions, allowing you to laze on your favourite outdoor nook as you read or socialize with your family and friends.
The difference between a verified outdoor ceiling fan and an ordinary ceiling fan lies in its rating. Outdoor ceiling fans must stand up against different weather and climate conditions. Therefore, the ingress protection (IP) rating for these fans starts at IP44, with the highest-graded fans having a rating of IP6K9K.
Zest Lighting welcomes you to browse through our collection of outdoor ceiling fans that can increase the aesthetic sense of your areas. Our outdoor ceiling fans are available in many sizes and styles, with advanced features for added convenience to your everyday life. Install one on your veranda and create a comfortable atmosphere on a summer afternoon, or place one in your gazebo as you chill after tending to your garden’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Outdoor Ceiling Fans
For your convenience, we’ve compiled a set of standard questions asked by customers regarding outdoor ceiling fans:
- What makes a ceiling fan safe for outdoor use? Several characteristics make a ceiling fan suitable for outdoor use. The most important among them is its degree of added protection for external factors, such as the ability to resist damages done by ample moisture and pressure in the air, as well as its capability to withstand extreme heat and dryness from weather and sunlight exposure.
- How is a damp-rated ceiling fan different from a wet-rated one? Damp-rated ceiling fans are designed to have protection measures against moistness in the air and are suitable for covered outdoor locations. On the other hand, wet-rated ones can be installed in places with direct exposure to rain, sunlight, and snow. Their housing, circuit, and motors were manufactured with added defence to remain operational under these weather and climate conditions.
- How long do outdoor ceiling fans last? Many manufacturers recommend changing your outdoor ceiling fans after ten years of use. However, an outdoor ceiling fan’s lifetime highly depends on proper care, as well as the frequency of its usage. There are outdoor ceiling fans that still function properly after 15 or 20 years of operation due to the constant maintenance of their owners.
- How much air does an outdoor ceiling fan move? The amount of air that an outdoor ceiling fan can circulate is denoted by its air movement rating. Generally, outdoor ceiling fans can have an airflow capacity ranging from 3,000 to 9,000 CFM or cubic feet per minute on high speed. The higher the number, the faster the fan circulates air in the space.
- What bonus features should I look for on outdoor ceiling fans? With the advancement of technology, outdoor ceiling fans nowadays have tons of additional features for you to choose from. We recommend that you pick one that can be set remotely via remote or a smartphone application for easier navigation. Moreover, choosing an outdoor ceiling fan with a fixed or adaptable light kit can help you illuminate your porch or patio during summer night gatherings.
- What size should I pick? Since they are usually placed in open-air locations, the size of your outdoor ceiling fan will depend on the amount of ceiling space available more than the size of the room. Still, to give a rough estimation, 25-inch to 35-inch ceiling fans are recommended for areas up to 75 square feet, 36-inch to 42-inch fans are meant for spaces up to 145 sq. ft., and 44-inch to 55-inch fans are for rooms up to 400 ft^2.
- How long should my fan’s downrods be? Certain regions and countries impose rules concerning ceiling fan height. Furthermore, you can maximize your outdoor ceiling fan’s performance in your space with the right downrod size. If you choose to buy low profile outdoor ceiling fans, you won’t have a problem with downrod sizes. However, if you plan to buy an outdoor ceiling fan with downrods, then you’ll have to measure the desired location’s floor-to-ceiling drop accurately. We recommend outdoor ceiling fans with 12-inch to 16-inch downrods for rooms with ceilings 10 feet above the floor area and ceiling fans with 24-inch to 36-inch downrods for those that have at most 12-feet high ceilings. Suppose your chosen outdoor ceiling fan doesn’t have downrods of this length. In that case, we suggest that you buy compatible downrods as additional accessories.
- Do the number of fan blades matter? Some designers and manufacturers say that it does matter, while others believe that as long as the outdoor ceiling fan’s system can perform with the same efficiency, the number of fan blades doesn’t matter. Many consumers ponder the number of fan blades for aesthetic purposes. At the same time, the rest think of the safety consequences of having numerous fan blades. Nonetheless, do keep in mind that more fan blades mean more fan weight, which can burden the fan motor if it’s not designed to handle such loads.
- Will my electricity bill drastically increase with an outdoor ceiling fan? The cost that an outdoor ceiling fan would add to your utility bills would depend on its power consumption and the number of hours it is used. You can do a rough estimate of how much would your newly-bought outdoor ceiling fan add to your electricity bills using available energy bill calculators online.
- How do I install it? Most outdoor ceiling fans are very easy to install with the help of an accompanying instruction manual. Just make sure that there aren’t any dangling wires or loose screws when you fix the brackets. If you’re unconfident, hire a professional electrician to install it in its designated place.
Possible Locations for Your Outdoor Ceiling Fan
- Sunrooms: Rooms exposed to direct sunlight or surrounded by large glass windows on all sides like sunrooms retain a lot of heat, especially during summertime. Installing a ceiling fan in such rooms helps circulate the air and regulate the temperature within the space.
- Balcony: For urban homes and apartments with limited real estate space, having a balcony is one of the common luxuries of average-income families. It’s one of the places where they can gather and have tea after a full day’s work. However, the greenhouse effect is prevalent in cities and municipalities, so switching on the ceiling fan as you converse on your balcony can be one of the most relaxing times of the day.
- Patios: Viewing your back garden as you sit on your patio can be a relaxing activity during summer nights. However, it is during those nights that the ground emits the heat it absorbed during the bright daytime. Turning on your patio’s ceiling fan may help you quickly dissipate the heat in the area.
- Garage: A garage is one of the typical multipurpose rooms a house can have. It can be a workspace, a storage facility, a mini-gym area, or a car space. With all these functionalities, proper ventilation in the garage is a must. Hence, consider installing an outdoor ceiling fan on your property.
- Verandas: As the ground-floor balcony, verandas or verandahs are spaces enclosed with railing and are often used as open-air entertainment places. These locations are often exposed to harsh sunlight, so an apparatus that may cool down the heat, like outdoor ceiling fans or coastal ceiling fans, may make the site a more comfortable sanctuary.
- Porches: If your home’s porch is covered, consider transforming it into an outdoor sanctuary or an informal sitting room. With this, you can readily chat with and entertain your friends and neighbours as you wait for your family members to come home for dinner. While you’re at it, install an outdoor ceiling fan onto the place and turn it on during windless summer days.
- Terraces: In villas and resort homes, terraces are often for social gatherings. As it’s an open space with lots of entry points, it wouldn’t be cost-effective getting an air conditioner or cooler to maintain the air circulation in the place. As such, outdoor ceiling fans are the top picks for homeowners when they’re throwing parties on terraces.
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