Downrod and ceiling height recommendations.
Ideal height of ceiling fan from floor.
Choosing the right ceiling fan downrod length and how high to hang your ceiling fan is important since proper placement affects optimum air flow safety and the look of your room.
Online sources say there should be at least 7 ft.
A ceiling fan circulating air down from the ceiling can make rooms feel as much as four degrees cooler than the actual room temperature.
Ceilings and ceiling fans.
From the blades to the floor and that more is better.
Adequate downward airflow is the key to this effect.
While not ideal there are many houses with both 8 ft.
Ceiling fans should be installed or mounted in the middle of the room and at least 7 feet above the floor and 18 inches from the walls.
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.
That said i couldn t find a code reference for a minimum ceiling fan height from the floor.
For optimal air flow and appearance you should try to hang your fan so that it is between 8 and 9 feet above the floor.
A ceiling up to 9 feet high requires a standard 3 inch drop rod.
The optimum mounting height for a ceiling fan is 8 to 9 feet above the floor with a minimum of 7 feet for safety.