My ceiling is higher, how long of a downrod do I need?
This is another one of those issues out there where there are many similar charts to answer, and yet there are a few important points to consider first. Ideally speaking, for maximum circulation, the blades should be positioned 8-10′ from the floor. However having the blades too far away from the ceiling can sometimes lessen the effectiveness of heat destratification. Not to mention that there is also an aesthetic factor, having the blades 9′ from the ceiling on a 15′ ceiling may look a little imposing. This can also be affected by where the fan is positioned– a fan hanging over a table will likely be positioned lower, like a chandelier, compared to one over a traffic area. Generally speaking, the 8-10′ rule works until you exceed a 2′ downrod. From that point on you need to balance the above factors.
