Thanks for the info. Please forgive me starting a new thread, I did read
that one. However, I guess my question isn't which manufacturer is the best,
because frankly regardless of good or bad experiences everyone has a
different perspective of whats good or bad for them. So I wanted to stay
away from "which brand is best" and I was more looking for input on what one
should look at regardless of brand names - are there are key operating
specs to look for or avoid in a ceiling fan if one is very picky on wobble,
hum, and noise. For example, fans come with all sizes of motors and I know a
215mm x 25mm motor is larger than a 172mm x 14mm motor - does a larger motor
generally equate to smoother operation though? Same thing with RPMs, # of
blades, plade pitch, etc - I understand these will impact airflow, but
what's their impact on smoothness or noise?


"Bruce" wrote in message
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"Steve" wrote in
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I am looking at buying a few new ceiling fans. The ones currently
installed in my home are mostly geared towards children and/or in
general aren't the right fans for me.

What are the key items that one should look for in quality ceiling
fans?

I am very picky on noise and wobble, vibration, hum, etc. I don't mind
paying more for these items. I am willing to pay more to eliminate
these items, but I've been many places - Lowe's, Home Depot, specialty
stores, etc and been suggested fans from $80 to $800. One sales person
says a $100 Monte Carlo is better than a $200 Casablanca. Another says
a $150 AirFlow is better than a $150 Hampton Bay. I know everyone has
an opinion and though, but what things can I look at for myself to
find what would provide the smoothest, quietest operation? Its hard to
compare this in a noisy showroom are in the middle of Home Depot.



Try this thread:



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by Peter.

Good luck,
Bruce