Hugger Ceiling Fan - The Best Choice For Smaller Spaces
When room height is an issue, the hugger ceiling fan is the option.

What is a hugger ceiling fan?

It's a style of fan that allows the motor to mount directly to the ceiling.  As its name suggests, a hugger ceiling fan is generally used in rooms that have low ceilings.  They are actually manufactured and marketed as hugger fans. 

The traditional ceiling fans (multi-mount) will sometimes advertise themselves as hugger fans, but the two should not be confused.  They do this because the traditional, multi-mount fans can be hung without the down rod which gives the same effect as a hugger fan, but again, they are not hugger ceiling fans. 

Hugger fans are specially designed to allow installations on 7'6" - 8' ceiling heights when a fan light kit is used in the location where walking under the fan could be a safety issue.

A Hugger ceiling fan is mounted directly against the ceiling using flush mounts.  Although most standard fans can be installed as a flush mount, they are not manufactured as such.  Only fans specifically designed and manufactured to have the motor mounted directly to the ceiling can be sold specifically as "hugger" or "low profile" ceiling fans.

The hugger fans are great for rooms with ceiling that are under 8 feet in height or situations in which a fan with the optional light would hang too far down and endanger individuals who are walking underneath. 

Hugger fans do not receive the energy savings approval because they do not move as much air since the blades are close to the ceiling unlike traditional fans.

When shopping for a low profile fan or hugger fan, there are issues that need to be considered before making the purchase:

1.  How easy is it to assemble?
Read the directions carefully and ask questions, some fans can be assembled and installed in an hour or two without any problems.  Verify with the salesperson that the model you are interested in can also be installed quickly and easily.
 
2.  Don't forget to ask about the remote?  Can you change speeds, and change direction of the blades, or does it have gradient dimming that you can access using the remote?

3.  How many speeds does the fan have?

4.  If there is a fan mounted in the showroom, look it over carefully.  Is the fan quiet?  Does it look sturdy and is there any wobble to the unit? Ask about the break-in time which is usually about 24 hours.

After your fan is installed, if you hear any noises give it the allotted time to break-in before asking for a refund.  There is always an exception and that would be if the noise was bad enough that you determined it may be a hazard to you or your family.

5.  Check out the fan light kit.  If you are interested only in fans that use the standard size bulb, you may be disappointed since most light kits come with the candelabra size.  You need to make sure the fan model you choose uses the type bulb you want to use.

A little research on your part as far as your needs will increase the satisfaction with the hugger ceiling fan you purchase.