subject: A Damp Or Wet Outdoor Ceiling Fan Fits Almost Anywhere [print this page] Outdoor ceiling fans come in all shapes and sizes to suit your unique cooling and ventilation, budget, and home dcor specifications. There are two basic types: damp-rated and wet outdoor ceiling fans, each of which is rated based on the conditions where they are designed to optimally function. Damp-rated outdoor ceiling fans are ideal for outside locations such as covered patios and decks that are not directly exposed to the elements but still encounter humidity and moisture.
Outdoor wet ceiling fans, on the other hand, are designed to handle direct exposure to rain so you can install them in virtually any exterior area. A wet outdoor ceiling fan will function properly in an open gazebo, veranda, or other outdoor locations that are exposed to the elements. You can even hose-off outdoor wet ceiling fans for quick and easy cleaning without causing any damage whatsoever. In fact, many outdoor wet ceiling fans even come equipped with lighting fixtures that are specially sealed for outdoor use.
Many homeowners who have only experienced ceiling fans indoors are surprised to discover all of the outdoor uses of ceiling fans, which provide a great deal of convenience and flexibility in your outside living areas. Regardless of the temperature outside, both damp and wet outdoor ceiling fans enable you to comfortably relax on your porch or entertain friends with a backyard barbeque while keeping cool, quickly moving smoke away from the grill, and even keeping pesky bugs like mosquitoes away without having to spray those toxic bug repellant chemicals in the air.
Wet outdoor ceiling fans and damp fans are both built to resist heat, humidity, dryness, wind, and other extreme weather conditions that would damage an indoor ceiling fan. Outdoor ceiling fans are made with rust-proof stainless steel and the blades of outdoor wet ceiling fans are made of weather resistant molded plastic. You can also control the speed of outdoor ceiling fans based on the temperature and amount of people in the area with a remote or fixed wall mount control.
Damp and wet outdoor ceiling fans are affordable, and you can even install a stylish outside ceiling fan that has a protected lighting mechanism to illuminate a gazebo or patio. You dont have to end the party outside when the sun goes down.
Of course, you should also remember that although they are specifically designed for outside use, outdoor ceiling fans can be installed indoors as well. Their versatility and modern designs make them perfect for use wherever you want to cool off or move air.
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