How can you tell how old a ceiling fan is?

The date code for your fan is a 4-digit number. For down rod mount fans, the date code will be on a sticker on the top of your fan’s body. For Low Profile fans, the sticker will be on the ceiling mounting bracket.

How can I tell what brand of ceiling fan I have?

Try removing the canopy (the cover up at the ceiling) and see if there is a name inside. You should see the remote control box. You could also remove the bottom cover where a light fixture would be attached. That also may tell you the brand.

What was the first ceiling fan made?

The electrically powered ceiling fan was invented in 1882 by Philip Diehl. He had engineered the electric motor used in the first electrically powered Singer sewing machines, and in 1882 he adapted that motor for use in a ceiling-mounted fan. Each fan had its own self-contained motor unit, with no need for belt drive.

When were ceiling fans first used in homes?

Ceiling fans did not make their home debut until the 1920s, and then mostly in upscale Southern houses with the high ceilings that were required for their safe use. The advancing technology of that decade also led to mass production of the device, as well as innovations such as variable-speed motors.

How many years do ceiling fans last?

10 years
How Long Do Ceiling Fans Last? Most ceiling fans are estimated to last for a maximum of 10 years, but the length of time your ceiling fan should last does depend on how much you use it.

What is the average lifespan of a ceiling fan?

Appliance life spans are widely published. Exhaust and ceiling fans are estimated to typically last for a maximum of 10 years while air conditioners last for 8 to 15 years. These estimations are of course dependent on the quality of the fan you have and the frequency of its usage.

How do I identify my Hampton Bay ceiling fan?

To find your model number, take off the cover of your bath fan and look on the inside of the housing for the sticker. If you can’t find the UPC/model number and you need assistance, please contact Hampton Bay.

Who owns Emerson fans?

Luminance Brands
California-based Luminance Brands – which already has a player in the ceiling fan market with its Concord Fans division – has announced it will be acquiring St. Louis-based Emerson Air Comfort Products from Emerson in order to “enable Luminance Brands to expand its product offering in the global ceiling fan market.”

What percentage of homes have ceiling fans?

Research shows that more than 75 percent of all homes in the U.S. have ceiling fans. When used correctly, they can help lower summer cooling costs and make the air near the fan feel cooler than it actually is.

What is the life of a ceiling fan?

You can expect a ceiling fan to last 6 to 10 years, with an average of 8 years. Most ceiling fans today are sealed units, but some require an annual addition of oil at a port on the top of the the motor housing near the downrod. Also, an interior-rated ceiling fan at an exterior location will have a shorter life.

How many speeds do ceiling fans have?

Most ceiling fans have 3 fan speeds.

What is the life span of a fan?

The life expectancy of a fan is almost entirely dependent upon the bearing system. In the case of a ball bearing fan an engineer can expect a useful life of 60,000 – 70,000 hours (L10) under normal operating conditions (-40 ~ 50C at 75% RH).