{"id":22403,"date":"2022-09-06T09:25:38","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T09:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/?p=22403"},"modified":"2024-01-23T11:33:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T11:33:19","slug":"ceiling-fan-downrod-length-rule-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/ceiling-fan-downrod-length-rule-table\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceiling Fan Downrod Length | Rule of Thumb + Simple Table"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Sizing a ceiling fan downrod is more important than simple aesthetics. Choosing the right length of downrod has an impact on safety and ceiling fan effectiveness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it is such an important dimension, people are often looking for a rule that they can follow to help them buy the perfect downrod. Here, I provide you with that rule, but I also give you some information that can help you make a more nuanced decision.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-nutshell-Z26IAa2 wp-block-lazyblock-nutshell\"><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7d1b1;color:#575f60;font-size:18px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497 eager-load\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%2050'%3E%3Crect%20width='200'%20height='50'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><br><strong>The rule of thumb for sizing a ceiling fan downrod is to subtract 8&prime; from the height of the ceiling. There are limitations to this rule. The resulting length is more appropriately called the maximum downrod length, and it does not take into account the effectiveness of winter mode.<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceiling Fan Clearance Parameters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get to the rule of thumb and the table guide, here are the parameters to work with based on recommendations by the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/fans-cooling\" target=\"_blank\">US Department of Energy<\/a> (DOE). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/ceiling-fan-clearances\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15828\">clearances for ceiling fans<\/a>, and they are designed to ensure effectiveness, energy efficiency, and safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceiling Clearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>absolute minimum distance between the top of the ceiling fan blades and the ceiling is 8&Prime;<\/strong>. Anything closer to the ceiling would mean that the air is bouncing between the blades and the ceiling instead of moving smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling.jpg\" alt=\"Ceiling fan clearance parameter and the minimum distance between the top ceiling fan blades to the ceiling\" class=\"wp-image-22552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-735x536.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-335x244.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-347x253.jpg 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-520x379.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-640x467.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-960x700.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Ceiling fan clearance parameter and the minimum distance between the top ceiling fan blades to the ceiling\" class=\"wp-image-22552 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-300x219.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-768x560.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-735x536.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-335x244.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-347x253.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-520x379.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-640x467.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling-960x700.jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ceiling-fan-clearance-parameter-and-the-minimum-distance-between-the-top-ceiling-fan-blades-to-the-ceiling.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy is lost to the turbulent flow, and the effectiveness of the fan is diminished. Even at 8&Prime; from the ceiling, there are some energy losses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>better ceiling clearance is 10-12&Prime;<\/strong> as per the DOE. However, others report that the <strong>absolute ideal is 18&Prime;<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you choose as your ideal with the range of <strong>10-18&Prime;, this is the range in which winter mode is as effective as possible<\/strong>, provided the floor clearances are also ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Floor Clearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>absolute minimum distance between the floor and the bottom of the ceiling fan blades is 7&prime;<\/strong>. Anything lower than this becomes a significant safety risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideally, the fan should be placed so that the bottom of the ceiling fan blades are 8-9&prime; above the floor<\/strong>. This is the height at which summer mode is most effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the 10-18&Prime; ceiling clearance range is also met at this height, then the fan will operate with maximum effectiveness in both summer and winter modes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/difference-vaulted-cathedral-ceiling\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18301\">vaulted or cathedral ceilings<\/a> will have to play a game of compromise<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/ceiling-fan-placement-how-high-too-high\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18056\">push the maximum floor clearance up to 11&prime;<\/a> with a minor loss in summer mode performance to try to maintain some winter mode effectiveness. However, even at this height, winter mode performance will be diminished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher than 11&prime; would render summer mode too ineffective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7&prime; Ceilings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your ceiling is 7&prime; high, then I am afraid you forfeit ceiling fans completely. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any fan hanging from a 7&prime; ceiling is going to bring the blades too close to the occupied space, and even slightly taller than average people will be at risk of injury from the blades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People with lower ceilings like these will have to opt for floor fans, box fans, pedestal fans, air circulators, or window fans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8&prime; Ceilings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your ceiling is 8&prime; high, then you have 12&Prime; to work with before the fan falls into the category of being too low. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to have at least 8&Prime; space between the roof and the top of the blades for the fan to work effectively enough to warrant its installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While people do make <strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0083ISEA4?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" target=\"_blank\">8&Prime; downrods<\/a><\/em><\/strong> <em><sub><sup>(amazon link)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em>, this solution does not take into account the height of the fan itself. This is usually 12-18&Prime;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\n    <a data-amazonimages=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Craftmade DR8OB Indoor\/Outdoor Damp Location Ceiling Fan Downrod 8-Inch, Oiled Bronze\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0083ISEA4?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31jlA-HhsNL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Craftmade DR8OB Indoor\/Outdoor Damp Location Ceiling Fan Downrod 8-Inch, Oiled Bronze\" title=\"Craftmade DR8OB Indoor\/Outdoor Damp Location Ceiling Fan Downrod 8-Inch, Oiled Bronze\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31jlA-HhsNL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Craftmade DR8OB Indoor\/Outdoor Damp Location Ceiling Fan Downrod 8-Inch, Oiled Bronze\" title=\"Craftmade DR8OB Indoor\/Outdoor Damp Location Ceiling Fan Downrod 8-Inch, Oiled Bronze\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where the blades are affixed on the fan body, you may be able to get away with an 8&Prime; downrod. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the <strong>most likely scenario with 8&prime; ceilings is that you will only be able to maintain proper clearances with a <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/difference-flush-mount-downrod-ceiling-fan\/\">flush-mount fan<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rule of Thumb for Downrod Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplified rule of thumb is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-central-palette-2-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#fcfcfc\">Downrod length = Ceiling height &ndash; 8&prime;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this only really gives you the maximum downrod length, and it doesn&rsquo;t take into account winter mode function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of a downrod and downrod clearance from ceiling to floor\" class=\"wp-image-22553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-735x536.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-335x244.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-347x253.jpg 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-520x379.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-640x467.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-960x700.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Illustration of a downrod and downrod clearance from ceiling to floor\" class=\"wp-image-22553 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-300x219.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-768x560.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-735x536.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-335x244.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-347x253.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-520x379.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-640x467.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor-960x700.jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Downrod-clearance-from-ceiling-and-floor.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>further you go past 18&Prime; from the ceiling, the less effective winter mode becomes<\/strong>. At some point, it becomes almost entirely pointless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table Guide for Downrod Lengths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Ceiling Height<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Maximum Downrod Length (8&rsquo; from floor)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Minimum Downrod Length (9&rsquo; from floor)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9&rsquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12&rdquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">*8&rdquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Some general airflow efficiency loss at minimum downrod length<br>Winter mode effective<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10&rsquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24&rdquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12&rdquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Winter mode effective at minimum downrod length<br>Winter mode effectiveness is diminished at maximum downrod length<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11&rsquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36&rdquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24&rdquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Winter mode effectiveness is diminished<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12&rsquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">48&rdquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36&rdquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Winter mode effectiveness is minimal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13&rsquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">60&rdquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">48&rdquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Winter mode effectiveness is minimal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">**14&rsquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">72&rdquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">60&rdquo;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Winter mode is pointless<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>*9&prime; from the floor would be a downrod of 0&Prime;, which is impossible. As such, here we go with the smallest possible downrod length based on the minimum ceiling clearance allowable.<br>**We stopped at 14&prime; because, typically, even vaulted and cathedral ceilings rarely go higher than 13&prime; or 14&prime;.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to install the fan on a sloped ceiling, you will need to adjust the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/downrod-length-sloped-ceiling-chart\/\">length of the downrod<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Downrod Lengths Should Favor Summer Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the table, you can see that I commented on how the downrod lengths affect winter mode but made no adjustments to try and improve the winter mode performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason for this is that summer mode is much more effective than winter mode in a ceiling fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People buy ceiling fans for their cooling benefits and then put them in winter mode as a bonus feature in the colder months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceiling fans in summer mode can function effectively without external intervention. Winter mode, on the other hand, requires the addition of an external heat source to have a truly noticeable effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, downrod length should favor summer mode wherever the choice is presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delmarfans.com\/educate\/basics\/what-size-downrod-do-i-need\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.delmarfans.com\/educate\/basics\/what-size-downrod-do-i-need\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learnmetrics.com\/ceiling-fan-downrod-length\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/learnmetrics.com\/ceiling-fan-downrod-length\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/fans-cooling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/fans-cooling<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.modernfanoutlet.com\/blog\/optimal-ceiling-fan-downrod-length-for-indoor-use.html#:~:text=You%20will%20want%20your%20new,the%20fan%20at%2010%20feet.\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.modernfanoutlet.com\/blog\/optimal-ceiling-fan-downrod-length-for-indoor-use.html#:~:text=You%20will%20want%20your%20new,the%20fan%20at%2010%20feet.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sizing a ceiling fan downrod is more important than simple aesthetics. 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