HUNTER 52" Ceiling Fan OUTDOOR WET RATED WHITE HR 21955    US $89.99

HUNTER 54" BRUSHED BRONZE TROPICAL OUTDOOR DAMP RATED Ceiling Fan HR 21317    US $179.00

Monte Carlo Weatherford WH 42 In. Indoor/Outdoor 5 blade Ceiling Fan    US $60.00

Hampton Bay Tahiti Breeze 52 Indoor/Outdoor Natural Iron Ceiling Fan W LIGHT KIT    US $111.25

Purchasing an outdoor ceiling fan is different from purchasing an indoor ceiling fan. While some ceiling fans can be designated indoor/outdoor and can be used in both locations, an indoor ceiling fan should never be used outside. You can however use an outdoor ceiling fan inside if you choose. This is because you could get shocked if you use a ceiling fan that is not made to stand up to wet or damp climates.

There are many manufacturers of outdoor ceiling fans. This will look at two of the top rated companies. These companies are Monte Carlo and Casablanca. Both fan types are affordable and have perks that other fans of the same price range may not have. There are some slight variations in the accessories and styles between these two fans that will be compared here.

The Monte Carlo Outdoor Ceiling Fan comes with five blades instead of four. Many of the fan companies have ceiling fans that only have four blades as this is the industry standard. The Casablanca Outdoor Ceiling fan also comes with five blades. It also has models that actually have six blades on them.

These six blade fans are great for smaller porches or gazebos where you would not need a huge fan to keep it cool. Not all outdoor fans need to be huge to do the job properly. A smaller fan will also be an energy saver. They do not need as much electricity to run as a heavy duty ceiling fan would need.

Both companies offer outdoor ceiling fans with a remote control. Some of the Casablanca models even come with them standard. The Monte Carlo requires you to purchase the remote separately. This can be an issue for those who are looking for a remote for their fan but who want to purchase and install them together.

If you want to have a light fixture on your outdoor ceiling fan then you should look at the Casablanca models. Many of them can have a light fixture attached so that you can get some outdoor lighting. The Monte Carlo does not have this option. If a light fixture is important to you then you should stick with the Casablanca Outdoor Ceiling Fan.

One positive thing that can be said about the Monte Carlo ceiling fans is that they are very quiet and do not wobble much. Casablanca does have a problem with a small amount of noise when the fan is run on the high setting. If you would prefer no wobble or noise, then the Monte Carlo would be your choice. This is not a huge issue for many.

While both fans have their small issues, both fans are a good price for a good outdoor ceiling fan product. No matter which company you decide to purchase from you can be assured of a durable and sturdy ceiling fan. Both companies make ceiling fans that will look great on your porch, deck or gazebo.

HUNTER 52" Ceiling Fan OUTDOOR WET RATED WHITE HR 21955    US $89.99

HUNTER 54" BRUSHED BRONZE TROPICAL OUTDOOR DAMP RATED Ceiling Fan HR 21317    US $179.00

Monte Carlo Weatherford WH 42 In. Indoor/Outdoor 5 blade Ceiling Fan    US $60.00

Hampton Bay Tahiti Breeze 52 Indoor/Outdoor Natural Iron Ceiling Fan W LIGHT KIT    US $111.25

HUNTER 52" Ceiling Fan OUTDOOR WET RATED WHITE HR 21955    US $89.99

HUNTER 54" BRUSHED BRONZE TROPICAL OUTDOOR DAMP RATED Ceiling Fan HR 21317    US $179.00

Monte Carlo Weatherford WH 42 In. Indoor/Outdoor 5 blade Ceiling Fan    US $60.00

Hampton Bay Tahiti Breeze 52 Indoor/Outdoor Natural Iron Ceiling Fan W LIGHT KIT    US $111.25

So you just purchased a brand new black outdoor ceiling fan and you are not sure how to install it. You got it on sale and you do not want to pay an electrician to hang it for you. In these tough economic times, saving money wherever possible is of utmost importance to many. There is no need to hire a contractor to install an outdoor ceiling fan. You can do this yourself with minimal hassle.

The first thing you want to do is make sure that the ceiling fan you purchased is large enough to cover the area where you want to hang it. Assuming that you did this before you purchased the fan then you can move on. If the ceiling fan is not large enough, or is too large, then you should exchange it for the appropriate size.

The Casablanca Outdoor Ceiling Fan company sells many different sizes of outdoor ceiling fans. There are many other companies that offer a wide variety of sizes and styles as well. You will have no problem finding the perfect fit for the area you want to cool.

The next step may be a bit more complicated for the novice at doing DIY projects. If you do not have any experience with electricity, you may want to call a buddy who does to help out. You will need to have someone who is familiar with this aspect of the installation.

When you are ready, you need to turn off the electricity on the breaker that will be used to power the fan. This is the most important step. If you begin cutting on wires that are hot, or that have electricity running through them, then you could become seriously injured.

You will then need to either run the electricity out to the area you want to install the fan at or access the electrical wires that are already established. Once you do this, then you need to install the housing box for the fan.

The fan blades need to be attached the brackets and the housing of the fan before you install it. Make sure that you have the correct side of the blade that you want showing facing down. If you have a black ceiling fan, then the black side of the blades should face down if there are two colors.

Put together the motor with the housing and hang from the bracket. Make sure the electricity is off before you hook the wires together. You also want to make sure you have the correct wires connected. You do not want the negative wire to be hooked into a positive connection.

It is not difficult to install an outdoor ceiling fan if you follow the directions given to you by the supplier. If you do not feel that you have the ability to hang it yourself, you should call someone that you trust to do the job. As a last resort, you can hire an electrician to hang it as well.

HUNTER 52" Ceiling Fan OUTDOOR WET RATED WHITE HR 21955    US $89.99

HUNTER 54" BRUSHED BRONZE TROPICAL OUTDOOR DAMP RATED Ceiling Fan HR 21317    US $179.00

Monte Carlo Weatherford WH 42 In. Indoor/Outdoor 5 blade Ceiling Fan    US $60.00

Hampton Bay Tahiti Breeze 52 Indoor/Outdoor Natural Iron Ceiling Fan W LIGHT KIT    US $111.25

HUNTER 52" Ceiling Fan OUTDOOR WET RATED WHITE HR 21955    US $89.99

HUNTER 54" BRUSHED BRONZE TROPICAL OUTDOOR DAMP RATED Ceiling Fan HR 21317    US $179.00

Monte Carlo Weatherford WH 42 In. Indoor/Outdoor 5 blade Ceiling Fan    US $60.00

Hampton Bay Tahiti Breeze 52 Indoor/Outdoor Natural Iron Ceiling Fan W LIGHT KIT    US $111.25

It gets very hot in the summer in some areas of the country. It is not practical or cost effective to have air conditioning on your porch or deck in the summer when you are having a barbeque or lawn party. Some people do not want to have air conditioning at all. Not all older homes come with central air and having it installed can be expensive. One way to keep cool when on the porch or deck is to use an outdoor ceiling fan.

Not everyone knows about the benefits of an outdoor ceiling fan. They do not even know that they exist. It is simply assumed that an indoor ceiling fan is being used out of doors. This is not the case, when using a ceiling fan outside, you must use one that is designed for outdoor use.

There are protections in place for outdoor ceiling fans. This is to keep any electrical problems from occurring when it is cold or wet outside. The last thing you want is to spend your hard earned money on an indoor ceiling fan that you put outside and then it gets ruined. You could also risk electrical shock if you use the indoor ceiling fan outside when it is raining.

Many people who entertain need to be able to keep the area cool. This is possible by using outdoor ceiling fans. You can hang them on the ceiling of the porch, gazebo or even a deck that has a ceiling or over hang. They are not hard to install and come in many price ranges so many will find them to be a cheap option for cooling these areas.

There may be cases, such as with gazebos, where there is not any light that can be used when it gets dark outside. You can get an outdoor ceiling fan that has a light fixture attached to it. Now this may seem like it would take away from the ambiance of the gazebo, but you can get a dimmer switch so that the lightening is soft and low. You will not lose any of the romantic properties of the gazebo at all.

An outdoor ceiling fan will also help to eradicate and distribute smoke away from the grill and your guests when you are barbequing. The worst thing in the world is to have a conversation and then get a mouth full of smoke when the grill lid is opened.

Having a ceiling fan above the grill area will keep the area free from smoke. It will help to ventilate the area and allow your guests the enjoyment of the cook out with the smoke making their eyes water.

As you can see, there are many ways to use an outdoor ceiling fan. They are safe because they have the proper wiring for outside. You can use them for romantic patio dinners. It is easy to add light to an area outside where you would put a ceiling fan.

HUNTER 52" Ceiling Fan OUTDOOR WET RATED WHITE HR 21955    US $89.99

HUNTER 54" BRUSHED BRONZE TROPICAL OUTDOOR DAMP RATED Ceiling Fan HR 21317    US $179.00

Monte Carlo Weatherford WH 42 In. Indoor/Outdoor 5 blade Ceiling Fan    US $60.00

Hampton Bay Tahiti Breeze 52 Indoor/Outdoor Natural Iron Ceiling Fan W LIGHT KIT    US $111.25

HUNTER 52" Ceiling Fan OUTDOOR WET RATED WHITE HR 21955    US $89.99

HUNTER 54" BRUSHED BRONZE TROPICAL OUTDOOR DAMP RATED Ceiling Fan HR 21317    US $179.00

Monte Carlo Weatherford WH 42 In. Indoor/Outdoor 5 blade Ceiling Fan    US $60.00

Hampton Bay Tahiti Breeze 52 Indoor/Outdoor Natural Iron Ceiling Fan W LIGHT KIT    US $111.25

The Hunter Outdoor Ceiling Fan is called one of the most affordable fans of comparable brands. While this is a good thing for those who are planning on purchasing an outdoor ceiling fan, but will the fan stand up to the test of time and use? Would it be better to purchase a different brand or is this truly one of the ways to cut money and not sacrifice quality?

The most annoying thing about ceiling fans is that they tend to wobble when they are on a high setting. This makes a good deal of noise and can be irritating when you are trying to relax at the end of a long day. If you are listening to some quiet music, then the fan noise can take away from the music.

You want to be able to use your fan at any time and not have it make any noise while it is on high. The Hunter Outdoor Ceiling Fan is just as quiet on high rates of speed as it is when it is on the lowest setting. So in this instance, these outdoor ceiling fans fit the bill and do not take away from the quality of the fans.

Some people who are planning on installing a ceiling fan may not have a straight roof on their deck or porch. Many homes that are older do not have straight ceilings on them. They have a bit of an angle, and in some cases, a very drastic angle. This can make it difficult to find a fan that will work.

Hunter makes outdoor ceiling fans that can be used on any roof type, even if it is slanted. You can adjust how low or high you want the fan to go as some of these fans are on a rod that hangs down. Many other ceiling fans are simply attached to the motor so if the ceiling is not straight, the fan will have an angle to it as well. This is another plus for the Hunter Outdoor Ceiling fan.

Some ceiling fans have wood blades. This is not the best option for an outdoor ceiling fan. You do not mind wood blades on an indoor ceiling fan as they have a pleasing appeal to them inside the home. They simply are not practical for outdoor use.

The reason for this is that the wood can become warped in the wet or cold months and this can cause damage to the wood. You may even get wood rot and you will end up spending money on new blades every year. Hunter’s outdoor ceiling fans come with plastic blades with a wood grain look.

Even though the Hunter Outdoor Ceiling Fan is affordable, you will not be losing quality while you save money. You will get a decent fan that does not make noise. It has plastic blades that will not be hurt by the elements and will make the fan last longer

HUNTER 52" Ceiling Fan OUTDOOR WET RATED WHITE HR 21955    US $89.99

HUNTER 54" BRUSHED BRONZE TROPICAL OUTDOOR DAMP RATED Ceiling Fan HR 21317    US $179.00

Monte Carlo Weatherford WH 42 In. Indoor/Outdoor 5 blade Ceiling Fan    US $60.00

Hampton Bay Tahiti Breeze 52 Indoor/Outdoor Natural Iron Ceiling Fan W LIGHT KIT    US $111.25

HUNTER 52" Ceiling Fan OUTDOOR WET RATED WHITE HR 21955    US $89.99

HUNTER 54" BRUSHED BRONZE TROPICAL OUTDOOR DAMP RATED Ceiling Fan HR 21317    US $179.00

Monte Carlo Weatherford WH 42 In. Indoor/Outdoor 5 blade Ceiling Fan    US $60.00

Hampton Bay Tahiti Breeze 52 Indoor/Outdoor Natural Iron Ceiling Fan W LIGHT KIT    US $111.25

When you purchase an outdoor ceiling fan, you may have been happy with the blades at that time. As time goes on, our tastes change and some things made need to be upgraded and updated to go along with these changes you are making. You may want to change the blades on your outdoor ceiling fan in order to get a more modern look.

The great thing about outdoor ceiling fans is that it is very easy to change out the blades. All you need is a screwdriver and you can get started. If you have a black ceiling fan, you may want to replace the black blades with another color or style that is more cheery.

Ceiling fan blades come in a wide variety of styles and materials. You may want to stick with plastic blades as they do not rust the way that metal blades can when the weather is inclement. Plastic also repels water where wood can actually soak up the water and can get rotted or damaged.

If you get treated wood, this may not be a problem in the short term, but you will have to make sure you stick with the maintenance and keep the wood treated. If you do not, then you will have the problems noted above. Wood looks great, but it can be a high maintenance material.

This is why plastic blades are so popular with those who use outdoor ceiling fans. You can find plastic blades in a wide variety of styles and colors. If you love animal print, then you can get leopard print blades. When you change your blades from a dark color, you may want to switch them out for a bright yellow or blue.

You can even get plastic blades that have a wood grain look so that you can still have the wood blades you want with the low maintenance of plastic blades. Another way you can update your blades is to purchase vinyl clings or decals that can be placed on the blades to give them a fresh look.

When replacing the blades, make sure you turn off the electricity to the fan itself on the breaker. You do not want to accidentally put your screwdriver into an area that may electrocute you. Remove the screws that are holding the blade mounts in. Set them to the side until you have all of the blades taken off. Remove the bracket from the old blades and put them on the new blades. Replace the blades onto the motor and turn the electricity back on.

You have just changed out the blades and now have a whole new look for you deck or patio. It is not hard to change out the outdoor ceiling fan blades and it does not take a good deal of time nor cost a lot of money to do. You can have a new look as often as you like. Some may even want to have one color for each season!

HUNTER 52" Ceiling Fan OUTDOOR WET RATED WHITE HR 21955    US $89.99

HUNTER 54" BRUSHED BRONZE TROPICAL OUTDOOR DAMP RATED Ceiling Fan HR 21317    US $179.00

Monte Carlo Weatherford WH 42 In. Indoor/Outdoor 5 blade Ceiling Fan    US $60.00

Hampton Bay Tahiti Breeze 52 Indoor/Outdoor Natural Iron Ceiling Fan W LIGHT KIT    US $111.25