96 In. Indoor/Outdoor 6-Speed Ceiling Fan

There are 2 primary ways ceiling fans can be measured. First, you can measure a fan's sweep. If the ceiling fan has an even number of blades, the fan is measured from one blade tip straight across to the opposite blade tip. Or, if the fan has an odd number of blades, the measurement is taken from the tip of one blade to the fan center, then multiplied by 2. This is the fan's diameter, expressed in inches or feet, and is the fan's overall size. 

Generally, as you move up in size you also move up in airflow efficiency, measured in CFM (cubic feet per minute). This is a tested measurement of the amount of air the ceiling fan can move at a given speed. The higher the CFM noted, the more air the fan can move in your space.

Maxx Air's industrial-grade ceiling fans work using thermal destratification. Thermal destratification is the process of mixing the internal air in a building to eliminate stratified layers and achieve temperature equalization throughout the building envelope.

Destratification is a means for facility managers to recycle some of the heat or conditioned air they’ve already paid for.

Yes! Ceiling fans help to improve comfort year-round and can save you money in the process. 

In the spring/summer, ceiling fans should run counterclockwise to create a wind chill effect--a gentle breeze to make occupants feel cooler, which can allow you to raise your thermostat, give your AC a break from operation (putting less stress on your HVAC unit!) and still feel just as comfortable. Many ceiling fans (like our Maxx Air fans) put energy consumption at the forefront and use specialized motors to reduce energy usage and their cost to operate, making the use of ceiling fans even more economical.  

In fall/winter you can use a ceiling fan's reverse function to spin the blades clockwise, which pulls the air around the room in a process called destratification. Warmer air rises towards your ceiling--when your ceiling fan's blades spin clockwise, the fan takes that warm air and pushes it back down and out towards ground-level, which re-distributes that heated air for a more even temperature in your room. As with your AC, this helps your heating system run less often and keeps you feeling comfortable!

The ease of installation depends on several factors, including your space's existing setup for a ceiling fan, whether it is a new or replacement install, and your personal comfort level. 

The most difficult part of setting up a ceiling fan centers around installing or verifying that a fan-rated electrical box is in place in your intended ceiling fan location. This electrical box should be properly rated to both support your new ceiling fan's weight and movement, and include wiring rated for your fan's electrical needs. If that's already in place, great! If you're starting completely fresh, cutting a hole in your ceiling, running wiring, and setting up an electrical box may not sound like a task you're up to--seek out an electrician/professional installer in these instances to make sure your ceiling fan is installed safely and correctly. 

Beyond that, the difficulty of your fan's assembly varies from manufacturer to manufacturer--check online to view a your fan's installation guide before purchase to familiarize yourself with the process. From there, you can determine if you're comfortable making assembly a DIY task or if you should bring in a professional installer for the job.