Hugger Ceiling Fans – Cooling Smaller Spaces By Sharon Mcneece

When you try to install a traditional ceiling fan in small rooms with low ceilings, such as a basement or an attic, you are sure to run into problems. They just don’t fit! Hugger ceiling fans, on the other hand, are specially designed to “hug” the ceiling and fit into even tight spots. They can help move air around in those small rooms that tend to get stuffy so easily.

A room with a 7 foot ceiling or lower is a great candidate for a hugger ceiling fan. That is because the motor of these fans gets placed directly in the ceiling instead of sitting below it. The other big difference between hugger ceiling fans and their traditional counterparts is how close the fan blades are to the ceiling. Most fans sit low and are about 12 inches from the ceiling. Hugger fans are designed for small spaces, so their fans are only 6 to 10 inches away from the ceiling.

The old adage “you get what you pay for” definitely applies to hugger ceiling fans. This is because cheaper fans that cost less than $100 are not well designed to move air. The fact that their fan blades are so close to the ceiling prevents them from creating the breeze that a normal fan would. Better designed models, however, have been prepared with this limitation in mind and overcome it.

To get a better idea of what hugger ceiling fans are available to you, check out the selection offered by some online retailers. Many manufacturers produce hugger fans, so you should be able to find a style that fits the room where you want to install your fan.

When you find a specific model fan that you like, look for it in several online and local retailers. By comparing prices on the Internet and in your area, you will be able to find the absolute best deal on your hugger fan. For a quality fan, you can expect to pay between $250 and $300. Remember that shipping and handling costs are sometimes tacked onto a product’s price online, although many retailers also offer free shipping.