How To Shop For Ceiling Fans
Shopping for ceiling fans doesn’t have to be as complicated as it might sound, especially if you come prepared and know what questions to ask to find exactly what you’re looking for.
You want a ceiling fan for your home or office that will comfortably fit, serve its functional purpose and look gorgeous doing so. Adding a ceiling fan to a room can improve air flow and cool things off in the summer, and it can also serve as an intricate detail to the room that will impress any guests that walk through it.
Not sure where to start when shopping for a ceiling fan? Check out our FOUR TIPS below for further assistance:
Choose A Location
Figure out if you want ceiling fans for your indoor areas, outdoor areas, or both. At Franklin Lighting, we offer a ceiling fan selection that will accommodate for any of the areas inside or outside of your home where you want to install a ceiling fan.
Our indoor ceiling fans range in size, design and finishing. Whether you’re seeking traditional or contemporary fans, huggers or large fans, or even portable and wall fans, our selection of indoor ceiling fans is an impressive one. Indoor fans are usually categorized as dry-rated or dry-location ceiling fans.
Keep in mind that a ceiling fan you would install in your living room won’t work on your Sarasota front porch. Luckily, we offer outdoor ceiling fans that can be exposed to inclement weather conditions without affecting their performance or lifespans. We offer damp-location and wet-location ceiling fans. Damp-location fans are designed to withstand humidity and moisture, but they aren’t water-resistant to rain and ocean spray like wet-location fans are.
Determine The Ceiling Fan Size
How tall is your ceiling? How big is the room? We recommend getting measurements of the room before committing to a specific ceiling fan.
You want to allow at least 8 inches between your ceiling and the fan’s blades, and at least 1.5 feet between any of your walls and the blades. If your ceiling fan will be nearby any light fixtures, give at least 3.5 feet of room between them as a safety measure.
Take Pictures Of The Room/Space
By taking pictures of the desired room or space where you’ll install a ceiling fan, our staff will be able to better help you find a ceiling fan that will work best in it. We have years of experience connecting homeowners with their ideal lighting and ceiling fan designs, and it’s always helpful to have a visual aid in order to best assist our customers.
Take photos on your smartphone or with a digital camera, and bring those photos with you to our Sarasota lighting showroom. From there, we can narrow down your selection to the ceiling fans in our selection that are practical and will work best in your desired space.
Figure Out The Style
What is the room or space used for? What other decor or room amenities are there in the room? What’s the general ambiance you’re going for in the room? You want to determine your preferred style or design of a ceiling fan before shopping for one. This will make the entire process easier and will help you narrow down your selection.