Ceiling Fan Height From Roof

For adequate air circulation the fan blades should hang 8 inches or more from the ceiling.

Ceiling fan height from roof.

Most fan bodies including mounting hardware are 8 to 12 inches. We also recommend the standard downrod on a 9 foot ceiling. However fan downrods can range all the way up to 177 inches depending on the manufacturer. You will want your new ceiling fan to hang between 8 and 9 above the floor regardless of ceiling height.

For every two inches of ceiling clearance below this minimum airflow through the fan decreases by as much as 25 percent. Most ceiling fans come ready to install on an 8 ceiling. Most ceiling fans come with a short downrod about 3 4 inches in length. The optimum mounting height for a ceiling fan is 8 to 9 feet above the floor with a minimum of 7 feet for safety.

This will keep the blades at least 7 feet off the ground. Standard ceiling fans include a downrod ranging in length from 2 inches to 10 inches which is suitable for standard size rooms with a ceiling height of eight to nine feet. If your ceiling is at least 8 high you may want to consider a fan with a short downrod rather than a flush mounted fan. This keeps the fan at least 7 above the floor and still provides for good air flow.

For safety the bottom of the fan needs to be at least 7 feet above the floor. Most ceiling fans come with three inch downrods that suspend the fan blades. Most ceilings are 8 feet high. On an 8 foot ceiling we recommend the standard pole which is a 3 4 inch downrod that comes with the fan.

Conversely spaces in the home with limited ceiling to floor height think bedrooms offices breakfast nooks etc require a low profile or flushmount ceiling fan.