Low Profile Ceiling Fan & Fan Accessories

An Introduction to Low Profile Ceiling Fan  

A low profile ceiling fan, as the name suggests, is the one having a very low profile meaning it is very close to the ceiling. This is achieved by excluding the down rod from the normal ceiling fan so that the base of the fan is directly attached to the ceiling and the blades rotate just below the ceiling.  

Also referred to as the Hugger ceiling fan, the low profile ceiling fan is ideally suited for a room which has a low ceiling and is particularly advantageous for a room which measures less the eight feet in height because it does not extend into the room and hinder movement like a normal ceiling fan would.  

The low profile ceiling fan is the result of innovation in the design of ceiling fans as a direct consequence of competition and research. With the market for the usual fans being saturated, the need was felt to introduce a product which was not only unique but also capable of serving diverse needs. Therefore, a product was launched which conformed to the above specifications and was technically perfect as well.  

Installing a low profile ceiling fan can prove to be advantageous in a number of ways. One of the main benefits of this fan is that since it literally hugs the ceiling, it leaves sufficient place not only for the taller members of the house but also for other items which can accordingly be placed at a raised height.  

The low profile ceiling fan is supposed to have a distinct disadvantage in the sense that since it is too close to the ceiling it does not provide much air. But this factor can be easily capitalized upon by using it in the office or kitchen where things will not be blown away and can therefore be turned to serve as an advantage as well.