Paddle Smart 52" Midnight Black 3-Blade Ceiling Fan
Paddle Smart 52" Midnight Black 3-Blade Ceiling Fan
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- Barbara Barry Design Excellence: Designed by renowned interior designer Barbara Barry, this fan features gracefully rounded blades inspired by the classic shape of an oar, creating a soft, sophisticated aesthetic that brings timeless elegance and refined visual interest to contemporary and transitional interiors.
- Smart Home Integration: Advanced smart technology allows you to control fan speed, direction, and settings from your smartphone, tablet, or voice assistant, delivering effortless convenience and seamless integration with your connected home ecosystem for ultimate comfort control at your fingertips.
- Complete Comfort Control: Equipped with a reversible motor and convenient remote control, this fan provides customizable airflow in every season—downdraft cooling during warm months and gentle updraft circulation in cooler weather—ensuring optimal comfort and energy efficiency all year long.
- Versatile Damp-Rated Design: Engineered for both indoor and covered outdoor use, this damp-rated fan performs beautifully in bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, covered patios, and screened porches, offering flexible installation options and reliable performance in various environments throughout your home.
- Sloped Ceiling Compatible: Accommodates angled installations with included hardware; requires MC95 or MC93 adapter kits for steep slopes up to 46°, ensuring versatile placement in vaulted or cathedral ceilings.
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Description
Description
The Visual Comfort Paddle Smart 52" ceiling fan 3PDSM52MBK by Barbara Barry brings timeless elegance and modern technology to your living space. Featuring gracefully rounded blades inspired by the classic shape of an oar, this sophisticated fan creates a soft, refined aesthetic in a sleek midnight black finish. The advanced DC motor delivers whisper-quiet, energy-efficient performance, while smart home compatibility allows seamless control from your smartphone or voice assistant. Damp-rated for both indoor and covered outdoor use, this versatile fan combines Visual Comfort's signature craftsmanship with intelligent convenience for today's connected home.
Key Features:
- Rounded oar-shaped blades create a soft, sophisticated aesthetic
- Smart home compatible for convenient app and voice control
- Energy-efficient DC motor for ultra-quiet operation and reduced energy costs
- Includes remote control for easy speed and direction adjustment
- Damp-rated for versatile indoor and covered outdoor installation
- Reversible motor for year-round comfort and air circulation
- Sloped ceiling compatible for flexible mounting options
- LED compatible for modern lighting integration
- 52-inch blade span ideal for rooms up to 225 square feet
- Midnight black finish complements contemporary and transitional interiors
Product Specifications:
- Model: 3PDSM52MBK
- Collection: Paddle Smart by Visual Comfort Fan
- Designer: Barbara Barry
- Size: 52 inches (Medium)
- Finish: Midnight Black
- Motor Type: DC Motor
- Number of Blades: 3
- Location Rating: Damp rated for indoor and covered outdoor use
- Control: Smart fan with remote control included
- Mounting: Downrod mount
- Voltage: 120V
- Weight: 16.53 lbs
- UPC: 014817659009
Whether you're enhancing a master bedroom, living room, or covered patio, the Paddle Smart 52" delivers exceptional performance with Barbara Barry's signature refined design. This fan seamlessly blends Visual Comfort's artisan craftsmanship with modern smart technology, creating the perfect balance of timeless elegance, intelligent comfort, and versatile style for discerning homeowners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How high should a ceiling fan be from the floor?
How high should a ceiling fan be from the floor?
For residential fans, safety codes require a minimum clearance of 7.5 feet under the blades. If you are installing an industrial-rated fan, a minimum of 10 feet is required. For ceilings higher than 12 feet, hang your fan at least one-third the distance to the floor while maintaining that 7.5-foot minimum clearance. For optimal performance, a height of 9–10 feet is ideal.
How many blades are best for a ceiling fan?
How many blades are best for a ceiling fan?
Airflow is determined by a combination of factors including motor size, blade pitch, and blade materials. Instead of counting blades, compare fans using their standardized Airflow (CFM) and Airflow Efficiency (CFM per Watt) ratings. A higher CFM means more air is moved, while higher efficiency means more air movement per watt of electricity used.
What is a "Hugger" or Low Profile fan?
What is a "Hugger" or Low Profile fan?
A hugger fan is designed to be installed flush against the ceiling without a downrod. These should be used exclusively in rooms with a ceiling height of 8 feet or less to maximize headroom while maintaining safe clearance.
Can I put a regular ceiling fan outside?
Can I put a regular ceiling fan outside?
No. You must use an outdoor-rated fixture. Use Damp Rated fans for covered areas like screened porches, and Wet Rated fans for exposed structures like pergolas where the fan will be in direct contact with rain or snow.
Can I use a dimmer switch with my ceiling fan?
Can I use a dimmer switch with my ceiling fan?
Do not use a standard wall dimmer for the fan motor, as it can cause humming or permanent motor damage. You must use a specialized Fan Speed Control or the remote control specifically designed for that model.
