Blade arms are the weakest part of the blade assembly and are easily broken when the fan sways and the blades hit the ceiling so fans without blade holders are a must in high wind.
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For windy locations we recommend fans with sturdy blades that do not have blade holders unibody fans.
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Blade arms are the weakest part of the blade assembly and are easily broken when the fan sways and the blades hit the ceiling so fans without blade holders are a must in high wind.
They can handle being direct rain and snow or even washed off with a hose whereas indoor fans or damp rated fans are not capable of this.
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For windy locations we recommend fans with sturdy blades that do not have blade holders unibody fans.
Wind speed is critical for outdoor fans.
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Having blades break off an outdoor ceiling fan in windy conditions is quite common with some models particularly those sold at home centers because they use poorly designed blades and thin pot metal blade holders.
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They either have very heavy duty blades and blade holders or no blade holders at all.
There are higher quality ceiling fans that are better designed to handle wind.
Wind speed is critical because ceiling fans cool you off by the breeze they create they do not change the temperature of the air.
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Picking the right type of outdoor ceiling fan for your needs will largely depend on the layout of your space and the natural climate browse our selection by type to find the right outdoor fan for your needs.
For open outdoor areas we recommend fans with at least 3 5 to 4 mph wind speed or more and in most cases multiple smaller fans instead of individual larger fans.
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