Ceiling fans built for high and raked ceilings
High ceilings create a specific installation problem that a standard fan setup does not solve. A fan mounted with a standard downrod on a high ceiling can end up too far from the living space to move air effectively, or in some cases hang in a way that looks disproportionate to the height of the room. This collection curates fans from Eglo and Fanco that are suited to high or raked ceiling installations, rather than being built around a single named range.
Why standard downrods are not always enough
A downrod is the rod that connects the fan motor to the ceiling mount, and its length determines how far the fan blades sit below the ceiling. On a high ceiling, the standard downrod supplied with many fans will not bring the blades down far enough for safe clearance or effective air movement, which is why longer or extension downrods are often needed for these installations.
Measuring for a high-ceiling install
- Measure the total height from floor to ceiling before choosing a fan or downrod length
- As a general guide, fan blades are best positioned roughly 2.1 to 2.7 metres from the floor for both safety and effective air movement
- Calculate the downrod length you need by working out the gap between your ceiling height and that target blade height
- For angled or raked ceilings, check whether the fan requires a specific raked ceiling mounting kit, since a standard flush or straight mount is not designed to sit correctly on an angled surface
Comparing Eglo and Fanco for high-ceiling installs
This collection spans both Eglo and Fanco, which means you can compare how each brand approaches high-ceiling installation, including downrod options and raked ceiling compatibility, rather than being limited to a single brand's range. This is useful if your main priority is solving the height or ceiling angle problem first, and finish or brand preference is secondary.
Other considerations for high-ceiling rooms
Rooms with high ceilings are often larger open-plan spaces, so it is still worth checking blade span against the size of the room in addition to solving the height and downrod question. A fan that is correctly positioned in height but undersized for the room will not move air as effectively as one sized to match the space.
Getting the installation right the first time
High-ceiling installations are harder to adjust after the fact, since changing a downrod length or adding a raked mounting kit later usually means taking the fan down again. It is worth confirming ceiling height, ceiling angle, downrod length and blade span together before purchase rather than treating them as separate decisions, and checking these details against the specific Eglo or Fanco model rather than assuming every fan in the collection is set up the same way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I just use any ceiling fan on a high ceiling
A standard downrod may not bring the fan blades down far enough for safe clearance or effective airflow on a high ceiling, and the fan can also look disproportionate mounted close to a very high ceiling. This is why fans suited to high ceilings often need a longer or extension downrod.
How do I work out what downrod length I need
Measure your ceiling height from the floor, then aim for the fan blades to sit roughly 2.1 to 2.7 metres above the floor for safety and effective air movement. The difference between your ceiling height and that target blade height gives you the downrod length to look for.
Do I need a special mounting kit for a raked or angled ceiling
Yes, in most cases. A standard flush or straight ceiling mount is not designed to sit correctly on an angled ceiling, so check whether the fan you are considering has a specific raked ceiling mounting kit available before purchasing.
Why does this collection include both Eglo and Fanco instead of one brand
Grouping both brands together lets you compare how each handles the specific challenge of high-ceiling installation, including downrod length options and raked ceiling compatibility, in one place rather than checking two separate ranges.
Is blade span still important if my main issue is ceiling height
Yes. High ceilings are often found in larger open-plan rooms, so blade span should still be matched to the size of the room even after the downrod and mounting question is sorted. A correctly positioned fan that is undersized for the room will not move air as effectively as one sized to match the space.
