Fanco Horizon High Airflow DC Ceiling Fan Buying Guide
The Fanco Horizon High Airflow is a three-blade DC ceiling fan built to move a lot of air on very little power. It comes in 52 inch (132cm) and 64 inch (162cm), in White or Black, as a smart fan with remote, a Tri Control fan with a wall control, or a fan with a dimmable LED light. It suits living areas, bedrooms and undercover outdoor spaces, including coastal homes.
How much air does the Fanco Horizon move?
At top speed, the 52 inch Horizon moves 13,862 m³/h while drawing just 25.3W, and the 64 inch moves 19,010 m³/h on 45W. That efficiency comes from the brushless DC motor, which uses far less electricity than a traditional AC motor. Both sizes have six speeds, and most of the time a fan runs on a lower setting, using only a fraction of its maximum power.
Which size Horizon should I choose?
The 52 inch is the standard size for most bedrooms and living rooms. The 64 inch suits large open-plan living areas, rooms of around 25 square metres and up, and wide alfresco spaces. In a long, narrow room, two 52 inch fans often spread air more evenly than one large fan. Keep blade tips well clear of walls, which is harder to achieve with the larger span.
What is Fanco Tri Control?
Tri Control is the Horizon version with three ways to run the fan: a hardwired wall control with an LED display, a remote, and the Tuya smartphone app, all usable together. The wall control is powered from the mains, so there are no batteries to replace, and it needs a licensed electrician to install. The smart versions use the remote and app. Tri Control is not offered on the light versions.
Should I choose the Horizon with a light?
Choose the light version if the fan will be the room's main light. It has a dimmable, replaceable LED with three colour settings, from warm 3000K to cool white, giving about 1,300 to 1,600 lumens. Warm white suits bedrooms and living areas. If the room already has downlights, a fan without a light keeps things simpler.
Can the Horizon be used outdoors?
Yes, the Horizon is coastal rated for indoor and undercover outdoor use, with ABS blades that resist moisture. Install it under a solid roof, set back from the edges where rain and salt spray can reach. For an open pergola or exposed deck, choose a fan rated for wet locations.
What ceiling height does the Horizon need?
Fan blades should sit at least 2.1m above the floor, so the Horizon suits ceilings of about 2.4m and above, with 2.5m giving a better margin. It can be mounted on a sloped ceiling of up to 15 degrees. A licensed electrician must install the fan and confirm the blade height. In winter, use the reverse function on low to move warm air down from the ceiling.
Completing the room
See the full Fanco ceiling fans range, compare large fans, smart ceiling fans and coastal rated fans, or browse outdoor fans at The Blue Space.
