Standard ceiling fans include a downrod ranging in length from 2 inches to 10 inches which is suitable for standard size rooms with a ceiling height of eight to nine feet.
Ceiling fan downrod length angled ceiling.
For an 11 foot ceiling we recommend an 18 inch downrod and this will have your blades 8 feet off the ground.
The length of your downrod depends on the height of your ceiling.
Downrods range in diameter and length depending on the type of ceiling fan you re using and its application.
Also for maximum air flow there should be at least 10 inches of air space between the blades and the ceiling.
An extension downrod is needed when installing your ceiling fan on a sloped ceiling.
If your fan includes a 6 inch downrod we recommend it on a 9 foot ceiling.
And this 2 foot pole is perfect for a 12 foot ceiling.
Most ceiling fan manufacturers include a short downrod in the box but to install a ceiling fan safely on a vaulted or cathedral ceiling you will need to have a total downrod length of at least 12 inches.
Adjust your ceiling fan to the perfect height adjust your ceiling fan to the perfect height for maximum cooling with this 24 in.
A ceiling fan downrod connects the ceiling fan body to the mounting hardware on your ceiling to ensure secure efficient and wobble free performance.
For safety reasons a ceiling fan should always hang at least 7 above the floor.
Our unique downrod is made with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship and its 2 symmetric lock system provides better durability and safety than other 1 lock system downrods.
When choosing your downrod length keep in mind that your ceiling fan needs to be 30 inches away from the wall and other objects and the fan blades must be 7 feet or more from the floor.
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.
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Brushed nickel extension downrod.
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Ideal for rooms with a ceiling height over 9 feet downrods lower your fan bringing it closer to you and your guests for optimal and efficient comfort.
When you are installing a ceiling fan on any angled ceiling you will need a long downrod or a ceiling fan extender.