subject: The Truth Behind The Hugger Ceiling Fans [print this page] Ceiling fans have become very important across the United States regardless of what type of climate you reside in. They assist in allowing us to sleep on those hot summer nights and aid us in the winter by re-freshening dry stale air.
Everything starts with a rod fixed to the fan base which is mounted to any ceiling high enough to support it. But - technology has come a long way and now even integrated with the classic ceiling fans. Now there are fans that are manufactured specially for lower ceiling rooms which were left out before. They named them hugger fans.
These fans do not hang from a small down rod like most fans but instead are mounted completely on the ceiling, allowing the fan blades to be positioned higher up in the room, saving space. If you so prefer, you can buy one with a metal down rod that is smaller than your standard rod which allows adjustment according to your preference on the distance from the ceiling to the floor.
Because of the uniqueness in design the chances for hugger fans to be less effective in circulating the air is very high. This is essentially because the small distance between the fan blades and the ceiling. However, since the hugger ceiling fan have grown in popularity and thanks to major competition, advancement has been made in the market and for a little bit more money, a lot more satisfaction can be had.
Not just practicality is in play now but also availability for added appeal to your ceilings. Hugger ceiling fans has a variety of styles equal of not more than your standard ceiling fans. The mixtures of designs and styles are sure to appeal to anyone. There are small or large blades, different airflow capabilities and unique lighting fixtures to name a few.
Regarding installation, while it may not be a one button solution it is definitely doable. The only steps you need to take is to pull the wires down through a small holed box, attach the motor, fix each blades and if a light kit is available - screw in the light bulbs. Yep, for the average person it's fairly easy to do.
This once unknown and scarce territory is now threaded with models, designs and styles that are not only jaw-droppingly sophisticated but also extremely stylish with bold, beautiful colors. A few prominent manufacturers are Emerson, Hunter, Monte Carlo and Westinghouse. But there are so many many more to pick from and rest easily... even the tallest person in the house will clear these ceiling fans!
