Hunter Ceiling Fan Facts

What you should know before choosing your ceiling fan.

1. How much air is actually being circulated?
2. How efficiently will the fan move air?
3. Sizing A Fan To A Room
4. Mounting Systems
5. Extension Downrods For High Ceilings
6. Light Kits

How much air is actually being circulated?

Many Fans Move Very Little Air A ceiling fan that looks nice but moves little air is a comfort to no one. One of the keys to proper air movement is blade pitch. The greater the pitch—the angle of the blade—the greater the air movement providing the blade pitch has been properly harmonized with the motor. But some manufacturers skimp on materials and don’t use large enough or powerful enough motors to support proper blade pitch. So they compromise on blade pitch, sacrificing proper air movement to reduce the stress on undersized or under-powered motors. Many fans also use extra thin blades to reduce cost. The reduced blade surface area means reduced air movement.

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How efficiently will the fan move air?

Why Many Fans Are Less Efficient The amount of energy a fan consumes plus the volume of air the fan moves determines the fan’s overall efficiency. Small, low wattage motors may use little energy, but they also move very little air, resulting in very inefficient fans.

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Sizing A Fan To A Room

Hunter makes fans ranging in size from 36” to 60” measured from blade tip to blade tip. For maximum performance and efficiency, Hunter recommends the following fan size to room size matches:

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Mounting Systems

Mounting Systems Hunter’s unique Installer’s Choice® 3-Position Mounting System, found on most models, allows flush-to-ceiling mounting for extra clearance, standard hanging on a downrod or angled mounting on vaulted ceilings with pitches as steep as 34°!

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Extension Downrods For High Ceilings

Ideally, fan blades should be 7 to 8 feet from the floor for maximum cooling. For ceilings 9 feet tall or taller, use a downrod to bring the fan down to the proper height above the floor.

Ceilings taller than 9 feet will require a Hunter extension downrod. For example, a 14 foot ceiling would require a five foot extension downrod to position the blades 8 feet above the floor, since you need to allow one foot for the space from the top of the motor to the bottom of the switch housing.

Remember, all Hunter fans use our 3/4” extension downrods for maximum stability and wobble-free performance. Most other fans use 1/2” downrods.

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Light Kits

Many Hunter fans include integrated light kits packed with the fan. Most of these models feature our modular quick connect switch housing that makes assembly a snap. Others also include our Easy Lock™ glass globes or shades. Easy Lock™ glass twists and locks into place, eliminating the need for tools, screws and grommets providing a much cleaner "fastener free" appearance. So your fan assembles faster than ever! Should you require an add-on light kit, remember, Hunter light kits are specifically designed to work with Hunter fans, and to match fit and finish beautifully.

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