One of the common problems many of our readers have is the love/hate relationship with ceiling fans. Even if you have ceilings high enough for them, they aren't always at the top of the attractive list (although some are!). If you still need a breeze but aren't willing to sacrifice your lighting style for it, try a Wall Mounted Fan...
Even if you enjoy the cool breeze that a ceiling fan provides, it can be hard to give up other (usually more stylish) lighting options, just so you can have a breeze. To get around this, try considering an industrial wall mount fan.
They are usually found cooling those who work in more laborious positions, but there's no reason why they can't be used in your own home. Not only are they positionable, but they do a great job of keeping an entire rooms worth of air moving, without being too forceful. You can even install them on a swinging arm and allow yourself the ability to swing it around a corner to use in another room.
Their only downfall is that there's usually an extra shipping charge if sent to a residence instead of business. So if you are able to receive mail at work, this is a great time to do so and eliminate the extra price tag.
Here's some of our favorites that we featured above:
• 20" Wall Mount Commercial Fan: for $187 at Barn Light Electric
• 24" and 30" Wall Mount Commercial Fan: for $229-$264 at Barn Light Electric
• 24" Wall Mount Industrial Fan: for $249 at Barn Light Electric
• Old Havana Wall Mount Fan in Pewter: for $571.20 from CSN Ceiling Fans
• Industrial Dock Arm: for $99 at Northern Light & Equipment
(Images: Barn Light Electric, Northern Tool & Equipment, CSN Ceiling Fans)
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I have wall mounted fans -- the kind used in greenhouses -- and wouldn't be without them. They are quiet and seem to do a better job cooling the room than the ceiling fans because they swing back and forth. With the ceiling fans you have to stand under them to feel the breeze. When it is this hot you can't have too many fans! Actually, I keep them going summer and winter.
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Forget these. You want the fans made by Air king. They are much cheaper and there is no problem shipping.
view monarda's profile
You missed the one I have been lusting after, The Fitzgerald. I'm trying to figure out if I can put this in my deco bathroom.
http://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/476430.htm
*swoon*
view Jen C's profile
Sorry, are these supposed to be better looking than ceiling fans?
view teacupcake's profile
ohhh, good links. I wired our workout room with receptacles high on the wall specifically for wall mount fans and I've never gotten around to finding any. thanks!
view splatgirl's profile
Agreed, teacupcake. These are pretty ugly. I guess at least you can pick a pretty light fixture.
view kelleyk's profile
Get a ceiling fan from modern fan company -- far better looking than these, and while they cost a bit more, you don't have to shell out for a separate light and fan, not to mention deal with the additional wall clutter or wiring challenges.
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I actually really like the aesthetic of these (but I also prefer the look of unfinished/industrial fixtures.) The first and third are particularly appealing- would love to install them in a loft space!
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