General Fan FAQs

Q. HOW MANY TYPES OF FAN MOTORS ARE THERE?

There are two types of motors:
AC - Also known as a spinner motor fan.
DC - Use up to 70% less energy than an AC motor fan. They run cooler and quieter for longer life!

Q. HOW DO I PREVENT WOBBLING?

This is by far the most common concern, and ensuring there are tight and secure screw and hardware connections is key: from the blades to the downrods and junction box, tight = right!

Q. WHAT IS CFM & HOW CAN I BETTER ACHIEVE OPTIMUM AIRFLOW?

CFM is the magic acronym needed to achieve the optimum airflow output of a fan. It also calculates the operating cost and energy expenditure of your fan.
The velocity of airflow is measured in cubic feet per minute. If you want great airflow, look for a fan with a CFM rating of 5,000 or higher.

Q. WHAT ARE SUMMER AND WINTER MODE?

SUMMER MODE: Pushes air down from the ceiling to create a wind-chill effect. Fans do not change the temperature in the room, they change the comfort level.
WINTER MODE: Pulls air up to the fan and circulates it along the ceiling and down the walls to redistribute the warm air that hovers around the ceiling. When utilized regularly winter mode will allow for a savings in heating costs. You can control reversing from a reverse switch on the fan, the wall control, remote control, or the App.

Q. WILL A WALL CONTROL AND A REMOTE CONTROL WORK TOGETHER ON THE SAME FAN?

3 speed fans: Yes, as long as they are both paired to the fan receiver.
6 speed fans: Yes, as long as they are both paired to the fan receiver.
4 speed fans: No, remote and wall cannot be used in conjunction.

Q. WHAT IS A LOW PROFILE CEILING FAN?

In order to meet UL and ETL guidelines, fan blades should be no less than 7’ from the floor and 30” from the blade tip to the nearest wall or obstruction. If your ceiling height is under 8’, you will need a low-profile or ‘hugger’ fan. This type of fan does not use a downrod but rather mounts directly to a ceiling bracket attached to the ceiling so the blades don’t hang too low.

Q. WHAT DOWNROD LENGTH SHOULD I PURCHASE FOR MY FAN?

What is a downrod? A downrod is an extension pipe that connects your fan’s motor housing to the mounting hardware attached to the ceiling. If your ceiling height allows for the use of a downrod, it’s recommended to help enhance your fan’s functionality. Fans mounted with a downrod not only tend to circulate more air, but can help stabilize your fan, reducing the potential for wobble. Downrods measuring 2-6" in length are included with fans. You can purchase longer downrods separately for use with higher, vaulted, or angled ceilings.

Choosing the right size: The general rule is to have your ceiling fan approximately 8' to 9' above the floor in order to optimize the efficiency of your Hunter fan. Sometimes a downrod (extension pipe) may be required to achieve this.

To calculate the downrod length you need, use this simple calculation:
Ceiling height (in feet) - 9' (includes the fan height) = Downrod length
For example, if your ceiling is 12' high, you will need a 3' downrod to ensure the fan is positioned at the proper height.