An outdoor ceiling fan is a lovely thing to have. A lot of people simply don't think outside the box, and they never think of installing a ceiling fan outside. Have you ever seen someone who has a ceiling fan on their porch? It's more common in places like Texas, where it's hot all the time and people like to sit out on their porch in the cool. You may even have an enclosed sunroom or enclosed patio area. Sometimes, cigarette or cigar smokers like to put a fan into one of these types of rooms as well, in order to help dissipate the smoke. Or, you may wish to place one simply because you like how it keeps the room cool for you.

Outdoor ceiling fans need to be UL listed. A UL listing basically means that the fan will have resiliency to moisture and water in the air. Rain and dampness, such as fog, will not harm the internal components of the fan. This is important, as a fan will stop working very quickly if not created with a UL compatibility in mind. Look for the UL sticker on the box when you are buying your fan to see how well it will stand up to nature's elements.

Some people also look for commercial outdoor fans. Look for one of these if you want a ceiling fan that can be installed outside, and will move a lot of air. Commercial fans generally have large blade spans - 48" - 52", or even larger, depending upon the manufacturer and the application involved.

Outdoor Ceiling Fans On Sale

Emerson Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan

Price : $249 USD

For an industrial look in a residential setting, look no further than Emerson's Loft fan. Specifically offered for residential applications, the Loft's airfoil blades create an uptown feel and efficient solution to moving air in style. Features: 60-Inch blade span with three high efficiency airfoil blades. 6-Inch downrod. Three high-efficiency blades. Wall control. Damp location. Energy Star qualified. Limited lifetime motor warranty.

Hunter New Bronze Outdoor 52" Ceiling Fan

Price : $107 USD

Hunter combines 19th century craftsmanship with 21st century design and technology to create ceiling fans of unmatched quality, style, and whisper-quiet performance. Using the finest materials to create stylish designs, Hunter ceiling fans work beautiful

Minka Aire Sundance Traditional WET Outdoor Fan

Price : $97 USD

The Minka-Aire Fan F572-ORB is a Sundance Mid-Size Ceiling Fan with the Three Speed Pull Chain in the Oil-Rubbed Bronze motor finish. Perfect for the porch, patio, gazebo or courtyard. The Sundance was designed to withstand all of the elements. This Ceiling Fan is from the Sundance Collection and is UL Wet rated. The Sundance Mid-Size Includes 3.5" & 6" (3/4" Interior Diameter) Pole.