Hugger fans sit 4 to 6 inches closer to the ceiling.
Save the environment and some money by installing an Energy Star hugger ceiling fan. Used in rooms with low ceilings, typically those 8 feet and under, hugger fans attach directly to the ceiling at the fan's base without the aid of a rod. According to Energy Star, and based on guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency, qualified ceiling fans outfitted with lights offer approximately $165 in overall energy savings and remain 50 percent more efficient than standard products.
Modern Fan Company
The Modern Fan Company offers multiple Energy Star hugger ceiling fans, including the Altus, Aurora, Ball, Cirrus and Velo hugger models. All of the models come in brushed aluminum or gloss white. Each design, with the exception of Aurora, offers the option for an added light kit. While the Ball design features four blades, all the other models include just three. The fans provide a variety of control setting options as well, including anywhere from three to four different speeds and a remote control handset.
Minka-Aire
Minka-Aire features a set of Energy Star indoor ceiling fans. Comprised of three blades, the 44-inch and 52-inch Concept II design features a variety of finishes, like white, oil rubbed bronze with taupe blades and brushed or polished nickel with silver blades. Outfitted with , style options for the 42-inch and 52-inch Mesa fan include antique or polished brass with reversible medium or light oak blades and white -- or polished brass comes with white blades. The five-blade 52-inch Calais offers such options as natural and dark walnut blades with a variety of earth tone-colored finishes. Both the Concept and Calais fans offer handheld remote controls. All of the fans feature add-on light kits.
NuTone
NuTone includes a wide array of Energy Star-certified ceiling fans, such as the CFH52PB, CFH52RB, CFH52BS and CFH52WH models. All of the fans measure 52 inches and feature five three speeds. The blades come in a variety of colors, like polished white, white, light and medium oak, as well as light and dark cherry. The model bases also feature such colors as brushed steel, polished brass, oil-rubbed bronze and white.
Hunter's
Hunter's Low Profile Plus 48-inch Model Number 23915 ceiling fan features a new bronze finish and five walnut and cherry wood blades. Although the fan includes a light fixture, outfitted with compact florescent bulbs, you can also install the fan without the light. The indoor ceiling fan offers a limited lifetime warranty.
Concord Fans
Concord Fans offers the 52-inch Madison Hugger Fan in both white and oil-rubbed bronze. Reserved for indoor use, the Energy Star-certified ceiling fan features five blades but does not include a light kit. The fan also includes such optional perks as a lifetime warranty and a remote control.
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