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Modern Ceiling Fans at YLighting

We offer a wide range of modern and contemporary ceiling fans with exquisite metal and wood detailing. With our ceiling fans, you can light your space and keep it cool in great style... and it can help you save money! In the winter, you can reverse the direction of your fan to bring warmer air down to make the heating of your home much more efficient. A ceiling fan can reduce your air conditioning bill up to 40% and lower your heating costs by 10%.

Have questions? Ceiling Fan Buyers' Guide + FAQs

Ball Ceiling Fan Reg.: $540.00 Sale: $288.00 (183)	Cirrus Hugger Ceiling Fan Reg.: $630.00 Sale: $336.00 (87)	Artemis Ceiling Fan Reg.: $808.50 Sale: $499.95 (44)	Cirrus Ceiling Fan by Modern Fan Company Reg.: $630.00 Sale: $336.00 (46)	Halo Ceiling Fan Reg.: $660.00 Sale: $352.00 (31)
Nimbus Ceiling Fan Reg.: $742.50 Sale: $396.00 (6)	Stratos Ceiling Fan Reg.: $660.00 Sale: $352.00 (9)	Concept Ii Flush 44 Ceiling Fan Reg.: $419.85 Sale: $249.95 (34)	New Aurora Ceiling Fan (Fluorescent) Reg.: $660.00 Sale: $352.00 (10)	Altus Ceiling Fan Reg.: $480.00 Sale: $256.00 (75)
Altus Hugger Ceiling Fan Reg.: $480.00 Sale: $256.00 (43)	Aurora Hugger Ceiling Fan (Fluorescent) Reg.: $660.00 Sale: $352.00 (16)	RC210 / RC212 Hand Held Aire Control™ Remote System Reg.: $59.85 Sale: $39.90	Pharos Ceiling Fan Reg.: $742.50 Sale: $396.00 (31)	Lapa Ceiling Fan Reg.: $615.00 Sale: $328.00 (36)
Ball Hugger Ceiling Fan Reg.: $540.00 Sale: $288.00 (49)	Blow Ceiling Fan Reg.: $1,650.00 Sale: $880.00 (1)	Ar Ruthiane Ceiling Fan Reg.: $1,800.00 Sale: $1,368.00	Bianca Directional Ceiling Fan Reg.: $680.00 Sale: $516.80	Brisa 2000 Ceiling Fan Reg.: $1,485.00 Sale: $1,128.60
Duplo Dinamico Ceiling Fan Reg.: $1,645.00 Sale: $1,250.20 (1)	Vent-Bettina Ceiling Fan Reg.: $1,675.00 Sale: $1,273.00	Airus Ceiling Fan Reg.: $650.85 Sale: $379.95 (4)	Flyte Ceiling Fan Reg.: $734.85 Sale: $449.95 (10)	Como Ceiling Fan Reg.: $644.85 Sale: $399.95 (2)
Concept I 44 Ceiling Fan Reg.: $404.85 Sale: $249.95 (17)	Acero Ceiling Fan Reg.: $578.85 Sale: $349.95 (14)	San Francisco Ceiling Fan (Special Edition) Reg.: $899.85 Sale: $549.95 (5)	Two Wire Fan / Light Control with Handheld Remote Price: $75.00 (1)	Flute Ceiling Fan Reg.: $660.00 Sale: $352.00 (4)
Cloud Ceiling Fan Reg.: $660.00 Sale: $352.00 (9)	Lumina Ceiling Fan Reg.: $742.50 Sale: $396.00	Velo Ceiling Fan Reg.: $660.00 Sale: $352.00 (14)	Gyro Wet Fan Reg.: $1,109.85 Sale: $679.95	Concept I Wet 52 Inch Fan Reg.: $419.85 Sale: $249.95 (1)
Pensi Ceiling Fan Reg.: $660.00 Sale: $352.00 (9)	Gyro Ceiling Fan Reg.: $809.85 Sale: $499.95 (8)	Industry Ceiling Fan Reg.: $615.00 Sale: $328.00 (10)	Velo Hugger Ceiling Fan Reg.: $660.00 Sale: $352.00 (6)

We offer a wide range of contemporary ceiling fans with exquisite metal and wood detailing. Most of our fans include advanced controls as opposed to the old-fashioned pull-chains.

YLighting Ceiling Fan Buyers' Guide FAQs

How low can the fan go and still meet my local code?

Code requires that the fan blades be at least seven feet off the floor. The code looks to the blade height and not the bottom of the fan body. However, for low ceiling installations, we recommend the Modern Fan Co. Cirrus Hugger as it looks more proportional when installed. This is the most popular fan sold in New York City, for instance, due to the high number of low-ceiling apartments there. For low ceilings, we recommend the Cirrus Hugger over the Cirrus Short as it is better balanced visually.

What size fan blades should I use?

You should always go with the 52" blades unless the outer blades are going to be less than 24" from a wall. Typically, the only installations that have fans within 24" of a wall are either fans installed near soffits or fans installed in hallways. Most of the fans look "stubby" when using 42" blades, with the exception of the Cirrus Short and the Cirrus Hugger

How far down should I drop the fan?

We recommend that you drop the fan as far down as your aesthetics will allow in order to create the most air circulation.

What kind of light should I expect from the light kits? Will they light an entire room?

In general, the light produced by the light kits will not be sufficient for an entire room's illumination with the exception of the Halo fan. The light kits that use MR16 bulbs will not produce much task lighting at all and are more decorative in nature. The light kits which use incandescent bulbs will illuminate the area directly below and around the fan. The Halo has great lumen output and can easily light up an entire room since this body is very large and the glass is a great light diffuser. However, we do not recommend this fan in small rooms as the size of the fan tends to be visually overpowering.

Can I use ceiling fans outdoors?

All Modern Fan fans are UL approved for damp locations. This means that you can use them outside. However, fans will deteriorate with exposure. Do not use the Halo outside as the glass will look terrible in short order. Of course, this assumes that these outside installations are under covered patios and are not fully exposed to the elements. When selecting a finish, note that the brushed aluminum bodies hold up best when exposed to the elements.

Can I use the fan on a sloped ceiling?

We offer sloped ceiling canopies for all Modern Fan Co. fans. However, with respect to the Stratos, the sloped ceiling installation is more difficult and should be performed by a licensed electrician using the factory installed (at purchase) sloped ceiling adaptor.

Which lighting control should I use?

While the choices in lighting controls seem overwhelming, the decision shouldn't be:

MF001: This is the basic three-speed control used to change speed on a fan without a light. It mounts on a wall switch box and includes a Decora-style wall plate.

MF002: This is the basic three-speed control (MF001) but with the ability to control a light (three levels of light intensity). This control requires two circuits from the wall box to the ceiling junction box (one circuit for the fan motor and one circuit for the fan light).

MF004 (MF011 for Ball/Whirlybird): If you do not have two circuits leading to your fan installation, then use this control. It uses the two wires that come from the junction box to the wall box to control the fan motor and it uses a radio transmitter (similar to a garage opener) to control the light on the fan.

MF009: This is the same as the MF001 but is designed to control three-to-five fans simultaneously.

MF003 (MF010 for Ball/Whirlybird): This is a handheld remote control unit that allows you to control both the fan and the light. The remote control has a LCD screen which shows the current setting. With the five buttons you can select one of the three fans speeds, stop, or light intensity. A signal receiving unit is placed into the fan canopy. A wall hanger is included with the remote.

Why is my fan sometimes on when I come home?

If your fan is mysteriously on when you come home from work, you are using one of the radio controllers. There are dip switches up in the fan body that change the frequency that the controller uses. Switch the frequency and your problem should go away.

Why does my fan wobble?

Fan wobble is an inherent problem with fans due to minute variation in the fan blade weight distribution. Modern Fan Company's fan blades are specified to be within one gram weight difference to avoid wobble. However, some wobble tends to be inevitable due to variance in installation location, airflow and other minutiae. Included in every fan is a small tool to help balance the fan and thereby reduce wobble: Attach the device to the end of each fan blade and turn the fan on. After trying this tool on each blade, identify the blade which, when the tool is attached, produces the least wobble. Then, move the tool from the outside of that blade towards the center in half-inch increments until you find the "sweet spot" (the location that produces the least wobble). In most cases, this will solve your problem. Modern Fan Company does not consider wobble to be a defect, and accordingly will not repair or replace installed fans due to wobble. YLighting accepts returns on fans but only if the fan has not been installed. So if a little wobble disturbs you, we discourage you from investing in a fan of any kind.