The Best Ceiling Fans

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Murray
Published on
August 7th, 2019

The Cleaning Institute

Ceiling fans are an important part of different types of rooms because they serve a few different purposes. Not only do they illuminate the room and offer plenty of light, but they also cool the setting and allow air to circulate to make the room feel less stuffy. There are thousands of different types of ceiling fans available on the market, which can often make it challenging to know which ones work well and operate efficiently. Fortunately, our team is here to do the work for you and has tested many different products to ensure that we can provide you with a few suggestions.

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Testing Categories

Multiple testing categories were used while testing different types of ceiling fans to ensure our team could accurately score each model and determine our top choices. In our years of experience, we’ve learned that using categories proves to be useful in evaluating each feature of the item on our list. In terms of reviewing ceiling fans, the main categories we used included Efficiency, Design, and Quality.

Efficiency – The efficiency of each ceiling fan is a top factor in our review because it’s important to determine if the product works well in circulating air to cool the room properly.

Design – We also took a close look at the design and style of all of the ceiling fans to determine its level of appeal, and how well it would complement different types of settings.

Quality – Quality is a category we evaluated during our testing process by considering the type of materials used on the ceiling fan, and if it had longevity with its overall construction and durability, which influenced its value.

Top Pick

Hunter 53091 Builder
Deluxe 5-Blade Single
Light Ceiling Fan

The Hunter Builder Deluxe Ceiling Fan includes a pull chain to easily turn it on & off, as well as a motor that allows the blades to go in reverse. The classic design also contributes to its appeal.

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Most notable upside: This ceiling fan includes two 60w candelabra incandescent bulbs and two 6.5W energy-efficient, dimmable LED bulbs to allow consumers to adjust the glow of the light. The dimming feature can be conveniently controlled with a remote controller or wall control. The product also includes three and two-inch downrods to ensure proper distance from the ceiling and optimize air movement for the preferred blade height.

Biggest downsides: The lights on the fan are prone to malfunctioning in less than a year. The pulley on the light can also break, or become stuck, and is not secured well into the product. The item may also not have all of the required parts in the packaging. Cracks are also prone to forming in the glass on the lights.

Honorable Mention

Westinghouse 7801665
Comet 52-Inch Matte
Black Indoor Ceiling Fan

The Westinghouse Comet 52-Inch Matte Black Indoor Ceiling Fan has five reversible blades, and frosted glass, for soft illumination. It includes a high-quality motor for powerful air movement.

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Most notable upside: The Westinghouse Comet Indoor Ceiling Fan is a transitional 52-inch indoor ceiling fan in a matte black finish and is designed to be used in rooms of up to 400 square feet. It includes a lifetime warranty on the motor and a two-year warranty on the other parts. The sleek design of the ceiling fan is what makes it stand out amongst similar products. It has an upscale look that appears more expensive than its price tag.

Biggest downsides: The ceiling fan circulates air slowly on its highest setting, and it is also challenging to assemble. It’s also prone to making a humming noise when it’s operating.

Green Pick

Energy Efficient
52 Inch LED
Ceiling Fan

The Energy Efficient 52 Inch LED Ceiling Fan is designed to be used in large rooms and features a motor that can operate in reverse during the winter months of the year.

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Most notable upside: This ceiling fan operates quietly and doesn’t wobble when it’s in use. The instructions with the fan are straightforward and easy to understand. The classic design makes a statement without appearing overly flashy.

Biggest downsides: The lights on the fan are not dimmable, and the high speed on the fan is extremely slow.

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Other Things to Consider

The top ceiling fans on the market are those that include dimmable lights to ensure that consumers have the option to select the brightness of the bulbs for different tasks that are performed or for proper mood lighting. The motor should be capable of going in reverse to ensure that the blades can circulate air in the winter season. The style of the product should also be contemporary to enhance the quality of the room and contribute to its design.

Ceiling fans should be installed by a professional technician to ensure that they’re secure in the ceiling and aren’t at risk of falling. The electrical wiring is an important component that needs to be handled by an experienced technician to avoid potential issues that can occur when the product is installed.

The Best Ceiling Fans

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Testing Categories

Hunter 53091 Builder
Deluxe 5-Blade Single
Light Ceiling Fan

Westinghouse 7801665
Comet 52-Inch Matte
Black Indoor Ceiling Fan

Energy Efficient
52 Inch LED
Ceiling Fan

All Our Picks

Hunter 53091 Builder
Deluxe 5-Blade Single
Light Ceiling Fan

Westinghouse 7801665
Comet 52-Inch Matte
Black Indoor Ceiling Fan

Energy Efficient
52 Inch LED
Ceiling Fan

Other Things to Consider

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The Best Ceiling Fans

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Murray

The Cleaning Institute

Clean Up Your inbox!!

Testing Categories

Hunter 53091 Builder Deluxe 5-Blade Single Light Ceiling Fan

Westinghouse 7801665 Comet 52-Inch MatteBlack Indoor Ceiling Fan

Energy Efficient 52 Inch LED Ceiling Fan

All Our Picks

Hunter 53091 Builder Deluxe 5-Blade Single Light Ceiling Fan

Westinghouse 7801665 Comet 52-Inch MatteBlack Indoor Ceiling Fan

Energy Efficient 52 Inch LED Ceiling Fan

Other Things to Consider

Other Great Cleaning Products

Quick Links

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Hunter 53091 Builder
Deluxe 5-Blade Single
Light Ceiling Fan

Westinghouse 7801665
Comet 52-Inch Matte
Black Indoor Ceiling Fan

Energy Efficient
52 Inch LED
Ceiling Fan

Hunter 53091 Builder
Deluxe 5-Blade Single
Light Ceiling Fan

Westinghouse 7801665
Comet 52-Inch Matte
Black Indoor Ceiling Fan

Energy Efficient
52 Inch LED
Ceiling Fan