Ceiling Fan Vaulted Ceiling Height

Very high ceilings such as a vaulted ceiling may need a longer downrod so check the downrod size prior to purchasing your fan.

Ceiling fan vaulted ceiling height.

This is an indoor ceiling fan of 56 inch. A vaulted ceiling requires a ceiling fan with a sufficient downrod which is the ceiling fan s neck that connects the wall mount to the top of the fan. The optimum mounting height for a ceiling fan is 8 to 9 feet above the floor with a minimum of 7 feet for safety. A ceiling up to 9 feet high requires a standard 3 inch drop rod.

For example if your ceiling is 12 feet high and your ceiling fan is 12 inches in height you will need a 24 inch downrod to mount the ceiling fan between eight and nine feet above the floor. You can also refer to the downrod length chart below for additional guidance in selecting the right measurement. The best ceiling fans for living rooms or rooms with a ceiling height greater than 8 feet typically include a downrod. In a room with a standard eight foot ceiling this leaves approximately 7 feet 4 inches.

Most ceiling fans come with three inch downrods that suspend the fan blades eight inches from the ceiling.