Fan Extension Rod Installation

How to extend ceiling fan downrod wiring for a longer drop.

Fan extension rod installation. So you may wish to buy an extension rod to make sure you are getting optimal performance from the fan. An extension rod also known as a down rod lowers the fan blades for a home ceiling fan when the blades would hit the side of a sloped or cathedral ceiling. The optimal mounting height for a ceiling fan is 8 to 9 feet above the floor. To make sure you are getting compatible accessories for your fan we have listed these below each fan listing.

Some fans placed on overly high. Similarly if you have cathedral ceilings again an extension rod can make installation possible. To make such placement possible fan downrods come in. Want to lower your ceiling fan.

You may not want to drop the fan quite to the 2 1m mark this measurement is provided as a minimum this is up to personal preference. In some cases proper installation of the ceiling fan may demand a longer or shorter down rod. While most ceiling fans come pre packaged with a down rod it doesn t necessarily mean that the down rod is sized right for your room.