Ceiling Fan with Retractable Blades Buying Guide

Hunter Fan 59085 Fanaway Retractable Blade 48" Brushed Chrome Ceiling Fan with Light Kit and Remote Control

Hunter Fan 59085 Fanaway Retractable Blade 48″ Brushed Chrome Ceiling Fan with Light Kit and Remote Control

Ceiling fans are becoming more sophisticated by the day. From one that uses a pull chain to one that uses a remote. Important part of the ceiling fan are blades. For that, there is a ceiling fan with retractable blades that can be changed according to your needs. Ceiling fan are usually made up of several blades and can be removed directly or individually.

Before purchasing this type of fan, you need to know more information about this product. A fan that uses all the blades on one system is very different from the retractable part. On the all in one device, there is a switch or blade control to select which one to use. On the other hand, retractable fan has only one blades and can be changed manually.

Room Size

One consideration before use ceiling fan with retractable blades are the size of the room. Blade length is varied and for a small room, you can choose one with a diameter of 40 to 50 cm. When the fan diameter is too large, power consumption will increase and will be dangerous enough to be installed in the ceiling. Sometimes small fan could be more helpful. You only need a ladder or chair to reach the fan blade and replace them.

The latest technology on the ceiling fan allows you to change the blades without additional to

ols. Large room installations require careful planning. You can use a single fan with a huge diameter or just using some fan with a smaller diameter. This may seem exhausting but will help save energy. When you use a fan with a long blade, you have to bring it down to replace the blade and then re-install it. This also applies to the fan with a smaller diameter.

Fanimation FP825OB 43-Inch Air Shadow Traditional 5-Blade Ceiling Fan, Oil-Rubbed Bronze

Fanimation FP825OB 43-Inch Air Shadow Traditional 5-Blade Ceiling Fan, Oil-Rubbed Bronze

 

What to Look in Blade

After the size of the room, you need to know how a blade work. On the ceiling fan with retractable blades, each part has its own function. There is a blade that can reduce humidity by fast circulation. When the weather is hot, automatic blade will replace their direction, either top to bottom. A blade can be changed according to availability.

Automatic blade can be changed from long to short. They are actually half retractable. The advantage of using a retractable blade on a ceiling fan is that they are easy to clean. When you know the capabilities of blade carefully, you can operate ceiling fan with good.

Hunter 21427 Fanaway 48-Inch Ceiling Fan, White with Clear Retractable Blades

Hunter 21427 Fanaway 48-Inch Ceiling Fan, White with Clear Retractable Blades

Ceiling Fan Treatment

The last part is the treatment. Clean the dust that accumulates is a regular routine; but routine inspection on mechanical and systems is more important. Before installing retractable blade on a ceiling fan, be sure you know what to do. In general, you’ll need a mechanic to fix a ceiling fan system. A professional mechanic can fix ceiling fan with retractable blades using special equipment that most people do not have.

Vento Fiore 42 In. White Retractable Ceiling Fan by Vento

Vento Fiore 42 In. White Retractable Ceiling Fan by Vento

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