Collection: Sloped, Vaulted, & Cathedral Fans

Ceiling Fans for Vaulted & Sloped Ceilings

A vaulted ceiling fan installation refers to any fan that is properly and safely mounted on an angled or sloped ceiling. Because you cannot install a fan flush against an angle, this setup requires specific hardware—namely, a ceiling fan downrod and a sloped ceiling adapter—to ensure the fan hangs level and operates safely.

The Hardware You Need: Downrods & Adapters

There are two key components for installing ceiling fans for vaulted ceilings:

1. Ceiling Fan Extension Rod (Downrod): This is a metal pipe that suspends the fan from the ceiling. Its purpose is to lower the fan to the optimal height (8-9 feet from the floor) for air circulation and to provide clearance for the blades.
2. Sloped Ceiling Adapter: This special canopy (the piece that covers the electrical box) has a pivoting ball joint. It allows the ceiling fan downrod to hang straight down, even when the ceiling above it is angled.

Why Use a Fan on a Cathedral Ceiling?

In rooms with cathedral ceiling fans, warm air naturally rises and gets trapped, making your heater work overtime in the winter. A fan on a downrod reverses direction to push this warm air back down into the living space, dramatically improving comfort and energy efficiency.

Find Downrods & Fans for Sloped Ceilings at Bees Lighting

Don't let a high, angled ceiling stop you from having a comfortable room. We can help you find the right fan and the exact ceiling fan extension rod you need. Call our installation experts at 855-303-0665. Shop for vaulted ceiling fan solutions at Bees Lighting.