Selecting Your Prestige Fan
There are many factors to consider when choosing your Hunter ceiling fan. These
include the size of the room, ceiling height, whether or not the fan will include
a light fixture, and your personal tastes regarding styles and finishes. But don’t
worry, this simple guide makes it easy!
Sizing A Fan To A Room
Hunter makes fans ranging in size from 36” to 60” measured from blade tip to blade
tip. For maximum performance and efficiency, Hunter recommends the following fan
size to room size matches:
| Blade Size |
Room Size |
Square Footage |
| 36” |
10 x 10 |
100 sq. ft. |
|
42” |
12 x 12 |
144 sq. ft. |
|
44” or 48" |
15 x 15 |
225 sq. ft. |
|
52” or 54” |
20 x 20 |
400 sq. ft. |
|
56” |
22 x 22 |
485 sq. ft. |
|
60” |
25 x 25
|
625 sq. ft. |
Light Kits
Many
Hunter fans include integrated light kits packed with the fan. Most of these models
feature our modular quick connect switch housing that makes assembly a snap. Others
also include our Easy Lock™ glass globes or shades. Easy Lock™ glass
twists and locks into place, eliminating the need for tools, screws and grommets
providing a much cleaner "fastener free" appearance. So your fan assembles faster
than ever! Should you require an add-on light kit, remember, Hunter light kits are
specifically designed to work with Hunter fans, and to match fit and finish beautifully.
Mounting Systems
Hunter’s unique Installer’s Choice®
3-Position Mounting System, found on most models, allows flush-to-ceiling mounting
for extra clearance, standard hanging on a downrod or angled mounting on vaulted
ceilings with pitches as steep as 34°!
Low Profile Models
In situations where you need maximum clearance, such as rooms with low ceilings,
you need a Hunter Low Profile® fan. Our Low Profile®
design hugs the ceiling, ensuring maximum air movement with maximum clearance.
Extension Downrods For High Ceilings
Ideally, fan blades should be 7 to 8 feet from the
floor for maximum cooling. For ceilings 9 feet tall or taller, use a downrod to
bring the fan down to the proper height above the floor.
Ceilings taller than 9 feet will require a Hunter extension downrod. For example,
a 14 foot ceiling would require a five foot extension downrod to position the blades
8 feet above the floor, since you need to allow one foot for the space from the
top of the motor to the bottom of the switch housing.
Remember, all Hunter fans use our 3/4” extension downrods for maximum stability
and wobble-free performance. Most other fans use 1/2” downrods.
Painted Finishes
All Hunter finishes are tarnish, scratch and rust resistant. Hunter painted finishes
are created with thick, powder-coated paint to provide extra richness. And our hand-painted
finishes include a multiple layer of artisan-applied paint to make each fan one
of a kind.
Metallic Finishes
Our totally unique Bright Brass Finish® and other plated metallic
finishes are the result of our multi-stage grinding and buffing process. And like
all Hunter finishes, our plated metallic finishes are tarnish, scratch and rust
resistant.
SwitchBlades®
Hunter SwitchBlades® feature a different finish on each side of the
blade, for the ultimate in decorating flexibility. All Hunter "plywood core" blades
are precision balanced and matched in sets to help prevent fan wobble.