Together, these parts allow the ceiling fan to provide healthy air circulation, pushing the cool air down when rotating counter-clockwise and in reverse, pushing the warm air down in order to help heat the room during winter while consuming just around 50 to 90 watts, far less than what an air conditioning unit consumes.

Fan blades, however, are not only functional but also enhance the aesthetic appeal of the fan, which in turn, adds charm to the entire room. Harbor Breeze fan blades, in particular, come in black, white, chrome and a variety of elegant wood finishes, such as walnut, oak, mahogany, cherry and rosewood, depending on the specific Harbour Breeze fan model you choose and the overall fan finish you opt for.

In order to choose the right fan, then, you have to consider the style of the fan blades, though only after making sure they have good pitch and balance and after choosing the right number of blades.

Harbor Breeze fans have between three to six reversible fan blades. The fewer the blades, the faster the fan will be able to rotate even at just a low speed, and the less energy it will consume. On the other hand, fans with more blades are quieter and more attractive, though more blades also means you will have more to clean.

Indeed, fan blades require the most cleaning, since they are the largest parts of the fan. This is something you’ll have to do, though, in order to keep the air in the room clean and to keep the fan looking attractive.

Here are some ways to clean your Harbor Breeze fan blades:

1. Use a wet rag. Simply get a rag and spray it, not soak it, with water. Wipe the top of the blades first, from the tips to the arms, then do the same with the bottom, repeating the step for each blade.

2. Use an old pillow case and slip the blade inside it. Rub or wipe both sides of the blade with the cloth then pull the pillow case off. Wipe off any remaing dust with a rag.

3. Use a microfiber cloth which will attract the dust, using it the same way as you would use the rag.

4. Buy a Harbor Breeze blade brush which has a plastic handle that can extend up to 60 inches so you won’t have to reach so far.

5. Buy a U-shaped brush with a long handle so you can brush both the top and bottom of the blades at the same time.

Remember to cover the bed or the dining table first before cleaning the ceiling fan or you’ll end up having to clean these, too, afterwards, and always use a sturdy chair or stepladder that will let you see the top of the blades where most of the dust settle.

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- Pull chain or Pull cord
- Wall switch
- Harbor Breeze remote control

Pull chains are the most commonly used. In fact, most ceiling fans come these attached, particularly a three-speed pull chain that doesn’t just turn the fan on and off but also adjusts its speed to low, medium or high with each pull.

If the ceiling fan comes with a light kit or is light adaptable like most Harbor Breeze fans, it will have two pull chains, one for the fan and one for the light, which can either simply turn the light on and off or adjust the level of brightness.

Pull chains can also add decorative value to a ceiling fan. Those offered by Harbor Breeze, in particular, come in different styles, with a key, a clear gem, a ball or a medallion hanging at the end of the beaded chain.

Even if the ceiling fan comes with pull chains, though, it can still be wired to work with a wall switch, which you can do yourself if you have a lot of experience with wiring.

Harbor Breeze offers two different types of wall controls – a slider type and a push-button type. Both have white finishes like most light switches and operate on 1.25 amps. They also offer both fan and light control, with three different fan speeds to choose from.

Note that the slider type wall control offers more options in terms of light control, since it can dim or brighten the lights in varying degrees and not just turn them on or off.

The last control option is the remote control, which works in the same way as the wall control except that it is a wireless handheld device so you can conveniently control the ceiling fan from where you are seated in the room, sparing you the trouble of reaching up for the pull chain or walking over to the wall switch.

Some Harbor Breeze fans come with the remote included, particularly the larger models like the 60-inch Saratoga and the 54-inch Cambridge. With most, though, you will have to buy a Harbor Breeze remote separately.

There are four types of Harbor Breeze remotes that you can choose from, all of which operate within a range of 40 feet and offer three fan speeds and light dimmer control. One of these even shows the thermostat which can guide you in choosing the speed of the fan most suitable for the room.

Keep in mind that some remotes work only for close-mounted ceiling fans and some work only for flush-mounted ones.

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If you have a ceiling fan that uses a pull chain, it is likely that you will need to replace the chain eventually, whether it is after a few months or several years. After all, it is quite common for ceiling fan pull chains to come out of their sockets when someone pulls on them excessively.

This is not really a cause for concern, though, since pull chains are relatively affordable and easy to replace. Like with other ceiling fan replacement parts, you just have to make sure that the pull chain you get is compatible with your fan, if not the same as the one you are replacing, with the same number of fan speeds and wires. When in doubt, get in touch with your ceiling fan manufacturer.

Ceiling Fan Pull Chains On Sale

Westinghouse Lighting 77021 Ceiling Fan Switch ($5)

- 3 fan speeds
- 4-wire unit
- With slide indicator
- One side for the fan and the other for lights

GB Electrical 3-Speed Switch ($8)

- Especially designed for use with ceiling fans
- 4-wire unit
- 3 fan speeds
- Single pole
- Triple throw mechanism
- Brass-plated pull chain

Leviton Pull Chain Switch, Three Speed, Four Position ($19)

- 3 fan speeds
- 4 positions
- 3 3/4-inch pull chain
- With push-in wiring
- 3A-250V AC, 6A-125V AC

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The basic types of ceiling fan mounts are:

- Downrod mount – Using this type of mount, the ceiling fan is connected to a metal pole called a downrod, which in turn connects to the canopy in the ceiling. Most ceiling fans come with a standard downrod included, while shorter ones can be purchased separately for close-to-ceiling mounts and longer ones up to 72 inches long for high ceiling installations.

- Flush mount – Flush mount ceiling fans or hugger ceiling fans are connected directly to the canopy so as to occupy the minimal height, ideal for low ceiling installations. Many ceiling fans have both a standard version and a hugger version, since it is better to purchase a hugger fan to begin with than to convert a ceiling fan to a flush mount type, though there are still flush mount kits available.

- Angled or sloped mount – For vaulted or sloped ceilings, an angled or sloped ceiling adapter is required. Like downrods, these are available in various finishes, and also have different degrees of slope.

Keep in mind that some ceiling fans can be mounted using all three ways while others only have dual mounts or can only be mounted in one way, depending on its size and design.

Ceiling Fan Mounts On Sale

Monte Carlo Flush Mount Canopy Kit, Brushed Steel ($15)

- For low-ceiling installations
- For use with Monte Carlo fans under 35 pounds
- Brushed steel finish

Sea Gull Lighting Slope Ceiling Fan Adapter, Antique Bronze ($22)

- Antique bronze finish (other finishes available)
- For sloped or vaulted ceilings (up to 45 degrees)
- Works with all Sea Gull Lighting ceiling fans

Arlington Fan and Fixture Mounting Boxes for New Construction, Fits Sloped Ceilings up to 45 Degrees ($33)

- For installation on sloped ceilings (up to 45 degrees)
- All screws, cables and connectors included
- Paintable
- One year warranty

Hunter 72-Inch Downrod for Fans, New Bronze ($50)

- 72 inches long for installation on high ceilings
- 3/4 inch diameter
- New bronze finish (goes with all bronze finished fans)
- With tapered threads

Westinghouse Ceiling Fan Down Rod 36 Inch Brushed Nickel Finish ($27)

- 36 inches long
- 3/4 inch diameter
- Brushed nickel finish

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Now, you might be wondering how dimmer switches can do this. The answer is that light dimmers are able to control the flow of the current, alternately turning it on and off. When the current is turned off, the light is dimmed and when the current is turned on, the light becomes brighter.

Ceiling fan dimmers come in various types. Like common wall switches, they can be either single-pole, meaning they can only be used in one location, or compatible with a three-way configuration. The former is more popular and easier to install.

They can also simply control the ceiling fan lights or control both the lights and the fan itself, particularly the fan speeds, which is convenient so you don’t have to get separate controls for the fan.

Different types of controls are available, as well, including slider controls, rotary dials or knob controls and push buttons.

One thing you have to keep in mind, though, before you even take a look at ceiling fan dimmers, is that these controls only work with ceiling fans that have separately wired light kits, and they cannot be used on remote controlled models either. Before you purchase a dimmer switch, make sure you read the fan’s manual or get in touch with your manufacturer first to ensure that it is compatible with one. Otherwise, the fan can go up in smoke, literally.

If your ceiling fan is compatible with a dimmer switch, installing one should be easy, taking no more than fifteen minutes. Just make sure that there is no current running to the circuit you will be working on – if you are unsure which one it is, it is best to turn off the power supply completely – and then follow the instructions that come with the switch, which should resemble those for installing any other wall switch.

When in doubt, always consult an electrician to do the wiring for you or at least, check your work so as to avoid accidents.

Ceiling Fan Dimmers On Sale

Lutron Maestro Fan Control and Dimmer Kit, White ($52)

- Controls both fan and light functions
- 7 light levels
- 7 fan speeds
- Single pole
- With soft LEDs
- For use with indoor ceiling fans only

Leviton SureSlide Dual Quiet Fan Speed Control and Dimmer, White ($46)

- Controls both light level and fan speed
- Linear slide controls for slide-to-off functions
- Quiet speed controls
- Slim housing

Lutron Electronics Diva Duo Dimmers, White ($21)

- Controls light function only
- Large on/off switch
- Small slider controls for dimming function
- With built-in soft night light that makes switch glow in the dark
- Single pole
- For incandescent lights only

Leviton Decora 300W CFL Dimmer and SureSlide 600W Incandescent Dimmer, Single Pole and 3-Way, White ($20)

- Controls light function only
- Can work with both CFL and incandescent lights
- Can automatically detect which type of bulbs are in use and sets dimmer range accordingly
- Can be used with single pole and 3-way configuration
- Slim housing

Leviton IllumaTech Rotary Combo Fan Speed Dimmer Control, Single-Pole, White ($17)

- Controls both fan and light functions
- Smooth knob controls
- Quiet fan speed control

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Vintage ceiling fans are basically ceiling fans manufactured from the late 1960s, which marked the revival of the ceiling fan industry following the Great Depression, up to the early 1990s. It was during this time that many American ceiling fan companies emerged, including Casablanca, known for introducing ceiling fans as predominantly decorative pieces, Fasco, which manufactured a number of ceiling fans with powerful motors, and the Southern Fan Company, known for its Tara ceiling fan.

Below are some other Vintage ceiling fan brands you might be interested, though these are no longer in the market and are harder to find:

American Industries
American pride
Calcutta
Caribbean Electric
Chadwick-Miller
Classic Concepts
Envirofan
Fair Aire
Golden Electric
Halsey
Homestead
Key Largo
Lasko
Leslie Locke
Moss
North American Fan Company
North Coast
Old Jacksonville
Palm Air
Panasonic
Patton
Saff Enterprise Co.
Shell Manufacturing
Southern Breeze
St. Louis Fan Company
Tacony
Toastmaster
Tatung
Trade Winds
Quoizel
Union
Winco
Wing Tat

Compared to antique ceiling fans, which were manufactured up to the 1950s, vintage ceiling fans have stack motors instead of shaded-pole motors, an example of which is the Emerson K55XL, and five blades instead of four, though they are still mostly made of solid wood or veneer. They also have three speeds, and were controlled either by pull chains made of metal or cloth, or electronically. They are known for their decorative motor housings, as well.

Below are some Vintage-style ceiling fans you can find online:

Westinghouse Vintage II One-Light 52-Inch Five Blade Ceiling Fan  ($135)

- Oil-rubbed bronze motor finish
- 5 reversible dark cherry/walnut blades
- Frosted white alabaster glass bowl light kit included
- Remote control adaptable

Craftmade Fans 52″ Outdoor Vintage Madera Ceiling Fan ($227)

- Vintage Madera motor finish
- 5 reversible dark coffee/dark oak blades
- Three speed pull chain
- Remote control adaptable
- Downlight kit included
- Rated for wet locations

Sea Gull Lighting Quality Max Plus Vintage Brown 52″ Ceiling Fan with Light ($227)

- Vintage brown motor finish
- Heavy duty steel motor housing
- 5 eastern walnut blades with 11 degree pitch
- Three speed pull chain
- Remote control adaptable
- Energy Star certified

Casablanca Whitman Ceiling Fan, Vintage Iron ($354)

- Vintage iron motor finish
- Scuplted motor housing
- 54-inch blade sweep
- 5 carved featherwood blades in dark cherry finish with 14 degree pitch
- Beaded blade brackets
- Remote control included
- Uplight and downlight kits included

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History of Ceiling Fans

In order to correctly identify and purchase antique ceiling fans, it will help to know some basic facts about the history of ceiling fans.

The first ceiling fans were developed in the 1870s at the Tuerk Water Meter Company in the US, a company which James Hunter would later on buy out and mold into the Hunter Fan Company we still know today. These fans had only two blades, used a belt-and-pulley system and were powered by running water.

In 1882, shortly after electricity was invented, the first electric-powered ceiling fan was introduced by Philip Diehl, and by World War I, companies began manufacturing ceiling fans with four blades instead of two, more closely resembling the ceiling fans we see today.

Ceiling fans eventually grew in popularity up to the 1920s but nearly grew extinct during the Great Depression, making its return only in the late 1960s. During this time, ceiling fans also began to be imported from companies in East Asia and American ceiling fan manufacturers were prompted to step up to the competition. The rest, as they say, is history.

Antique Ceiling Fan Brands

The Hunter Fan company remains one of the leaders of the ceiling fan industry and its early models are considered some of the most sought-after antique ceiling fans. The Hunter Original, in particular, is a collector’s favorite.

Other early brands of ceiling fans which are now considered makers of antique models include Emerson, Dayton, Diehl, General Electric and Westinghouse. Emerson, Dayton and Westinghouse, like Hunter, continue to manufacture ceiling fans while General Electric no longer does, and Diehl is no longer in existence.

Belt-Driven Ceiling Fans

As mentioned earlier, the first ceiling fans were belt-driven models, which means that they were connected to an external motor, sometimes located in another room, via a series of belts and pulleys, with the motor able to power several fans at one time.

Today, some belt-driven ceiling fans still exist, although the motors of these are now electric to provide modern convenience. These include fans made by the Woolen Mill Company as well as the Brewmaster and Bourbon Street models from Fanimation.

Buying An Antique Ceiling Fan

Antique ceiling fans are not that easy to find, with many of them sold along with the houses where they were originally installed. Your biggest chance would be to find one in an auction, both on and off the web, and even so, don’t expect it to be in good condition. It will likely still be able to work, but you might have to do some repairs and restoration work on it first.

You can learn more about buying used ceiling fans here.

Antique Ceiling Fan Replicas (antique looking ceiling fans)

Identifying an authentic antique ceiling fan can be a challenging task and often, it is best to leave this to an expert. In general, though, antique ceiling fans have shaded pole motors made of solid brass or copper housed in cast iron, are mounted with a j-hook, and have four blades made of solid wood.

Over the years, ceiling fan companies have also been making replicas of their own earlier designs, which you can consider if you are simply after the look of an antique ceiling fan, and not the history or the unique mechanism. Below are some examples:

Hunter Fan 52-Inch Hotel Original Ceiling Fan with Adaptair, Satin Black ($499)

- Cast iron motor housing
- Satin black motor finish
- Oil bath lubrication system
- 4 cherry veneer blades with adjustable blade pitch
- Three speed pull chain
- Light kit included

Hunter 1886 52-Inch Ceiling Fan, Burnished Brass ($505)

- Burnished brass motor finish
- Hand-cast vintage-style motor housing
- 4 walnut veneer blades
- Modified original hanging system with three mounting options

Emerson Fans 54″ Cornerstone Victorian Oil-Rubbed Bronze Ceiling Fan ($548)

- K55XL motor with lifetime warranty
- 4 mahogany blades with 14 degree pitch
- Three speed pull chain
- Remote control adaptable
- Light kit adaptable
- Patterned after the original 1895 model

Casablanca 19th Century Ceiling Fan, Weathered Copper ($764)

- XLP2000 motor
- Weathered copper motor finish
- Decorative motor housing in gaslight design
- 4 furniture-grade mahogany blades
- 54-inch blade span
- Wall control included
- Light kit adaptable

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Today, Dayton ceiling fans remain the house brand of Grainger hardware stores. These fans are a far cry from their elaborate predecessors which were manufactured up to the 1920s, which are among the most sought after antique ceiling fans, but rather are very modern and simple, mostly intended for commercial use, though they still offer high quality performance.

Here are some Dayton fans you can find online:

Dayton Ceiling Fans On Sale

Dayton 5NPZ0 Ceiling Fan, 3 Spd, 48 In, 120 Volt ($192)

- Permanently lubricated motor with thermally protected permanent split capacitor
- Steel motor housing with white painted finish
- Three white steel blades
- Three fan speeds
- Downrod installation

Dayton 5NRA2 Ceiling Fan, 56 In, 120 Volt, 9580 CFM ($300)

- Permanently lubricated motor with thermally protected permanent split capacitor
- Steel motor housing with white painted finish
- Three white steel blades
- Single speed (forward)
- Up to 9580 CFM
- Downrod installation

Dayton 5NRA3 Ceiling Fan, 60 In, 120 Volt, 9630 CFM ($312)

- Permanently lubricated motor with thermally protected permanent split capacitor
- Steel motor housing with white painted finish
- Three white heavy-duty plastic blades
- Single speed (forward)
- Up to 9630 CFM
- Downrod installation

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Designers Fountain ceiling fans are intended to be decorative pieces, having distinct styling with a touch of Victorian sophistication and intricate details. Most of its models have beautiful glass light kits included, but can be installed without them if so desired. Some even have combined uplight and downlight kits that can be controlled separately.

Designers Fountain Ceiling Fans On Sale

If you want to own a Designers Fountain ceiling fan, here are some models available online that you can check out:

52″ Amherst Burnt Amber Ceiling Fan ($212.50)

- Burnt amber motor finish
- 5 distressed cherry finish blades with 14 degree pitch
- Built-in light kit with carved filigree detailing
- Remote control included
- Downrods included

54″ Grand Palais Venetian Bronze Gold Ceiling Fan ($212.50)

- Venetian bronze gold motor finish
- 5 distressed walnut blades with 15 degree pitch
- Integrated fresco beige glass bowl light kit with leaf accents
- Remote control included
- Downrods included

Designer’s Fountain Castlewood Ceiling Fan in Gun Metal with Light Kit ($309)

- Gun metal motor finish (also available in oil brushed bronze)
- 5 dark walnut blades with 14 degree pitch
- Frosted opal glass light kit included
- Downrods included

52″ Designer Fountain Stratton Ceiling Fan ($212.50)

- Brushed nickel motor finish
- 5 natural walnut blades with 14 degree pitch
- Integrated frosted glass uplight kit
- Opal glass removable downlight kit included
- Remote control included
- Downrods included

52″ Tavern Natural Iron Ceiling Fan ($309)

- Natural iron motor finish
- 5 mahogany ABS blades with 14 degree pitch
- Rated for wet locations
- Integrated frosted opal glass light kit
- 3 speed pull chain

Designers Fountain 52 Outdoor Ceiling Fan Lancaster ($152)

- 5 weathered deck ABS blades with 14 degree pitch
- Rated for wet locations
- Integrated light kit
- Mission Style

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Royal Pacific Fan Company

The Royal Pacific fan company was established in 1990 and has the distinction of being the first company to export ceiling fans to the United States from Asia. Aside from manufacturing indoor and outdoor ceiling fans, many of which are Energy Star rated, it now offers indoor and outdoor light fixtures for contractors and home owners.

Royal Pacific Ceiling Fans On Sale

Below are some Royal Pacific ceiling fans you will find online, all of which come with a limited lifetime warranty. Also, all Royal Pacific ceiling fans with light kits have bulbs and glass included.

Royal Pacific Royal Star V 5-Blade 52-Inch Ceiling Fan with Light Kit Included, Brushed Pewter with Natural Maple Blades, Energy Star Rated ($84)

- Brushed pewter motor finish
- 5 natural maple blades with 12 degree pitch
- 3 speed pull chain
- Remote control adaptable
- Light kit included
- Energy Star rated

Royal Pacific Royal Knight Builder Deluxe 5-Blade 42-Inch Ceiling Fan with Light Kit Included, White ($60)

- Schoolhouse LED light kit included
- Tamper-resistant
- Impact-resistant
- 3 speed pull chain
- Downrod included

Royal Pacific Europa 4-Blade 50-Inch Ceiling Fan, Light Kit Included, Oil Rubbed Bronze ($116)

- Oil-rubbed bronze motor finish
- 4 heatherstone finish blades with 12 degree pitch
- Satin white glass kit included
- Remote control included
- Downrod included

Royal Pacific Ceiling Fan Accessories

Royal Pacific B-13NW Natural Wicker Ceiling Fan Blades ($79)

- Natural wicker design
- Blade arms included (pre-installed screws on all blade arms for quick installation)

Royal Pacific Dark Wicker Side Shade For Ceiling Fan Light ($7)

- Dark wicker shade (also available in natural wicker)
- 2 1/4 inches long (other lengths available)

Royal Pacific Alabaster Ceiling Fan Light Kit, Heatherstone, Two E12 Candelabra Base ($31)

- Alabaster glass light kit with heatherstone finish
- Requires two E12 Candelabra base bulbs (not included)

Royal Pacific Outdoor Ceiling Fan Light Kit, White ($19)

- White finish
- Rated for wet locations
- Requires 2 13-watt CFL bulbs (not included)

Royal Pacific RC3-4 Ceiling Fan Remote Control, For Adjusting Fan Speed And Light Brightness ($42.75)

- Works up to 50 feet away
- 4 fan speeds (individual buttons)
- Light dimming function
- Light on/off function

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