outdoor ceiling fans

[lightning02]

i live in FL and im having a problem with getting a ceiling fan that doesn't rust or blades don't warp/sag. i have tried 2 or 3 diff brands over the years and they all have one problem or anther.

main things
1- cost friendly.
2- no sagging/warping blades for outdoors.
3- have a light.
4- push enough air that you feel it.

i don't need nor want anything over the top or fancy. plain white is fine. they are going to be mounted in my porch.

the set i have now mounted have not rusted so they have held up in that way but the blades are shot and are breaking off bc of the sag. i wouldn't mind just changing the blades and keep those if i can fine a set of blades that will last.

let me know if anyone has some ideas what will work best for me.

 

[refried]

Make a set of blades from Lexan

 

[coljar]

Just for clarification, you are using ceiling fans designed for outdoor use? The reason I asked, a friend of mine had the drooping blade problem and I asked the same question. He had used indoor fans and didn't know there was outdoor specific fans, especially blades that can handle the climate.

 

[flat tire]

I have a harbor breeze fan and light on one porch that has been there 8 years.
on the other porch I have a cheep lowes INSIDE fan and light, but coated the wood blades with fiberglass resin. been there 3 years. no sagging blades yet

 

[C2tuck]

Only fans I’ll buy anymore are hunters. Their quiet, push air, and last. Have 3 on my back porch and one on the front. Still look brand new after 2 years. Bout $130 iirc.


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[lightning02]

Yes. They all where made for outdoors and when I lived up north i never had this problem but since moving down south it been a problem.

The fan I bought before then one I have now was like 300 bucks. Bladed lasted but it rusted to **** in like 2 years and wouldn't push any air. Can't remember the brand. Was like 7 years ago.

 

[RODDOORS]

Check out BIGASSFANS.com

 

[Mpower5266]

Lowes has a pretty good selection of them on their website. I just got one for my deck.

 

[cdestuck]

I believe the humidity is killing your fans. As cheap as they are anymore, just plan on a new one every 2-3 years.

 

[themiller]

Check out BIGASSFANS.com

This. Or make your own, really not hard.

 

[scooby074]

Haiku fans. They are BigAssFans residential brand. I just installed one of their indoor fans and they are top notch. Smooth and quiet. They make models designed for outdoor. https://www.haikuhome.com/outdoor-fans

 

[lightning02]

Haiku fans. They are BigAssFans residential brand. I just installed one of their indoor fans and they are top notch. Smooth and quiet. They make models designed for outdoor. https://www.haikuhome.com/outdoor-fans

way out of the price range im wanting to spend lol wanting to spend the least as possible to get the problem solved.

 

[PoorOwner]

I searched on home depot alot of them say it is outdoor rated .. select filter for white color, there are over 300 of them, can be around $60.

https://www.homedepot.com/s/outdoor ceiling fan?NCNI-5

 

[wirt]

This hunter fan is under the gazebo on our pool deck, 6 years old and still looks like new. Blades are made of plastic and the only thing I do is wipe them off every spring when opening the pool. Fan was under $200.

 

[nsula_country]

Emerson Fan. I personally have 6 of the Emerson HF1160 fan. Friend has 2 in a 30x30. Another friend has 2 in a 24x24.

https://www.amazon.com/Emerson-Ceiling-HF1160BQ-Industrial-Barbeque/dp/B004NL0JDK

They have several models with metal or composite blades. I have 2 on porches at the house and 4 in the shop (40x60x17). Louisiana Gulf Coast humidity...

If you really need an industrial fan, the Emerson HF1160 is rated to be installed up to 40' high.

1- cost friendly. about $200
2- no sagging/warping blades for outdoors. _NO RUST_ Composite blades, no sag.
3- have a light. Not compatible with a light, most outdoor/industrial fans aren't.
4- push enough air that you feel it. almost 11,000 cfm, will part your hair (if you have any)

CT

 

[theoldwizard1]

main things
1- cost friendly.
2- no sagging/warping blades for outdoors. NO RUST
3- have a light.
4- push enough air that you feel it.

#1 and #2 are mutually exclusive for an outdoor fan in a very humid environment.

Buy, cheap and replace when it looks raty.

 

[scooby074]

way out of the price range im wanting to spend lol wanting to spend the least as possible to get the problem solved.

Definitely NOT the cheapest option But a quality unit.

 

[kbs2244]

If the fan is OK, I would go with the new blades out of plastic idea.
A local marina may have some windscreen stuff that would work.
Bring in an old blade as a pattern.

 

[lightning02]

If the fan is OK, I would go with the new blades out of plastic idea.
A local marina may have some windscreen stuff that would work.
Bring in an old blade as a pattern.

this fan has held up so far. i would just need the blades if i could get something that wont go to ****.