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Minka Aire Ceiling Fans Reviews

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Minka Aire ceiling fans are available in many stylish designs from classic to contemporary. Minka Aire is a division of The Minka Group, which is a family of businesses, leading the way in product design. Ceiling fans by Minka Aire provide maximum comfort with their superior performance and add a sense of style to your room’s decor. Some of the most recognized designers in the industry have partnered with Minka Aire to design cutting edge and elegant ceiling fans for your home at great prices.

Popular Designer Ceiling Fans

Artemis Ceiling Fans

The Artemis ceiling fan is part of the George Kovacs Collection offered by Minka Aire. This fan features a 58” blade span and is available in a variety of stylish finishes that will complement any contemporary home design. The most popular fan in the Artemis collection is the F803-TL fan. Minka Aire F803-TL ceiling fans have a translucent finish that make them look good with any color scheme and still stand out because of their unique design.

Minka Aire Artemis F803-TL fan

City Contempo Ceiling Fans

The City Contempo ceiling fan is part of the Kathy Ireland Home Collection by Minka Aire. This fan features a 56” blade span and an integrated halogen light with etched opal glass. Minka Aire F679-CH City Contempo fans have a chrome finish with silver blades.

Minka Aire City Contempo F679-CH ceiling fan

Salon Grand Ceiling Fans

The Minka Aire Salon Grand ceiling fan is part of the Jessica McClintock Home, The Romance Collection. This fan features a 56” blade span and an integrated halogen light with Salon Scavo glass. Minka Aire F707-FLP fans have a Florence Patina finish with exquiste detailing and scrollwork that gives these fans an elegant style.

Minka Aire Salon Grand F707-FLP ceiling fan

Santa Lucia Ceiling Fans

The Santa Lucia ceiling fan is part of the Hearst Castle Collection offered by Minka Aire. This fan features a 60” blade span and an decorative integrated up/down light. Minka Aire Santa Lucia ceiling fans are available in two Bronze finishes: Illuminati and Cattera Bronze. The most popular fan of the Santa Lucia collection is the F820-CT fan in a Cattera Bronze finish.

Minka Aire Santa Lucia F820-CT ceiling fan

Popular Minka Aire Ceiling Fans

Concept Ceiling Fans

Minka Aire Concept ceiling fans are available with a 44” or a 52” blade and come in a flush mount or standard mount design. These fans have a sleek modern design that will add style and comfort to any room in your home. The most popular fans in this collection are the Concept II F518-BN fan in a Brushed Nickel Finish and the Concept II F518-WH fan in a White Finish.

Minka Aire Concept II F518-BN ceiling fan

Acero Ceiling Fans

The Minka Aire Acero ceiling fan features a 52” blade span, an integrated halogen light with Opal Frosted glass and a unique wire design surrounding the motor housing. Acero ceiling fans are available in a variety of stylish finishes to match your home décor. The most popular fan in the Acero collection is the Minka Aire F601-BS-BN fan, which has a Brushed Steel/Brushed Nickel finish with Silver blades.

Minka Aire Acero F601-BS-BN ceiling fan

Cirque Ceiling Fans

The Minka Aire Cirque ceiling fan has a cutting edge design featuring three 54” blades and three 25” blades. Cirque ceiling fans include an integrated halogen light and are available in a Brushed Nickel finish with different blade colors. The most popular fan in this collection is the Minka Aire F596-BN ceiling fan with silver blades.

Minka Aire Cirque F596-BN ceiling fan

Popular New 2010 Minka Aire Fan

Gyrette Ceiling Fans

The Minka Aire Gyrette ceiling fan features high performance twin turbofans with a 36” blade span. This dual ceiling fan includes adjustable turbofan heads and 30° flexible arms to maximize air circulation. Minka Aire F302-BN fans have a Brushed Nickel finish and a modern design that will add style to any room.

Minka Aire Gyrette F302-BN ceiling fan


Minka Aire creates quality ceiling fans in an array of designs and styles so you are certain to find the perfect fan for any room in your home. For a limited time, Del Mar Designs is offering a Free Minka Aire Retro Table Fan with any Minka Aire order over $300.

Energy Star Ceiling Fan Reviews

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Beat the heat this Summer and save money with an Energy Star ceiling fan. By installing Energy Star fans throughout your home you can raise the A/C as much as 10 degrees and still have the same comfort without using as much electricity. These fans move air 20% more efficiently than standard fans. This can save you up to 40% on your electricity bill. To earn an Energy Star rating, a ceiling fan must meet the criteria for ceiling fans set by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.  One of the specifications for a ceiling fan to earn a Energy Star rating is it must at have a minimum airflow of 5,000 cubic feet per minute, also known as CFM, and an efficiency of 75 CFM/Watt at high speed.

Popular Energy Star Ceiling Fans

Hunter Palermo Ceiling Fan

The Hunter Palermo ceiling fan has a contemporary design that will complement any modern home. Palermo ceiling fans feature Hunter’s WhisperWind motor and a CFL integrated light fixture. The most popular fan of this collection is the Hunter 21627 fan with a Brushed Nickel finish.

Hunter Palermo 21627 ceiling fan







  • Product Airflow – 6707 CFM
  • Electricity Use – 87 watts
  • Airflow Efficiency 77 CFM/watt


Hunter Sonic Ceiling Fan

The Hunter Sonic ceiling fan has a sleek, clean design that will add style and comfort to any room in your home.  Sonic ceiling fans feature Hunter’s WhisperWind motor and a CFL integrated light fixture. The most popular fan of this collection is the Hunter 21591 fan with a White finish.

Hunter Sonic 21591 ceiling fan






  • Product Airflow – 5687 CFM
  • Electricity Use – 69 watts
  • Airflow Efficiency – 82 CFM/watt


Minke Aire Sundowner Ceiling Fan

The Minka Aire Sundowner ceiling fan has a traditional design that will complement most interior designs. Sundowner ceiling fans feature a powerful 188mm x 20mm motor. The Sundowner collection has a wide selection of finish options. Minka Aire F589-CBR fan in Collector’s Bronze is the most popular fan in this collection.

Minka Aire SunDowner F589-CBR ceiling fan






  • Product Airflow – 7122 CFM
  • Electricity Use – 79 watts
  • Airflow Efficiency – 90  CFM/watt

Hunter Royal Oak Ceiling Fan

The Hunter Royal Oak ceiling fan has a versatile, traditional design. Royal Oak ceiling fans feature Hunter’s powerful yet quiet WhisperWind motor. The most popular fan of this collection is the Hunter 23688 fan with a New Bronze finish.

Hunter Royal Oak 23688 ceiling fan







  • Product Airflow – 6590 CFM
  • Electricity Use – 84 watts
  • Airflow Efficiency – 78 CFM/watt


Monte Carlo Cyclone Ceiling Fan

The Monte Carlo Cyclone ceiling fan has a timeless, antique design. Cyclone ceiling fans feature a powerful 212mm x 25mm motor. The Cyclone collection has a wide selection of stylish finish options. Monte Carlo 5CY60OC fan in Old Chicago is the most popular finish.

Monte Carlo Cyclone 5CY60OC ceiling fan





  • Product Airflow – 6671.7
  • Electricity Use – 71.2 watts
  • Airflow Efficiency – 93.6 CFM/watt


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Monte Carlo Ceiling Fan Reviews

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

The Monte Carlo Company started in 1996 with a promise to produce exceptional stylish fans without giving up on quality, comfort, and performance. Monte Carlo ceiling fans appeal to trend conscious consumers looking to add comfort to their home with fashion inspired designs and accessories. This company has changed the industry by consistently producing fans that are functional décor accessories. Ceiling fans by Monte Carlo have energy efficient motors that ensure whisper quite operation and exceptional air movement


Monte Carlo Extreme Green Ceiling Fans

Monte Carlo is an Earth friendly company that produces a powerful yet quiet Extreme Green series of motors. They combine their revolutionary engineering and Energy Star ratings into some of the most energy efficient ceiling fans in the industry today. When looking for one of these fan look for the Extreme Green logo.

Monte Carlo Extreme-Green-Logo

DC Ceiling Fans

Monte Carlo 5DCR52IB DC ceiling fan

Monte Carlo DC ceiling fans are available with a 52” or 60” blade span and come in many different finish options. It has a classic, traditional style that will complement any interior design. The most popular fan of this collection is the Monte Carlo 5DCR52IB DC52 ceiling fan with an Iberian Bronze finish. This ceiling fan is Energy Star rated and features Monte’s Extreme Green Motor. The airflow is 5801 cubic feet per minute.

Avanti Ceiling Fans

Monte Carlo Avanti ceiling fans

The Monte Carlo Avanti fan features a 52” blade span and are available in a wide variety of finishes to match any home decor. This ceiling fan is Energy Star rated and features Monte’s Extreme Green Motor. The airflow is 5323 cubic feet per minute.

Popular Monte Carlo Ceiling Fans

Discus Ceiling Fans

Monte Carlo 5DI52BSD Discus Ceiling Fan

The Monte Carlo Discus ceiling fan features a 52” blade span and is available in a wide variety of finishes. The most popular fan of this collection is the Monte Carlo 5DI52BSD Discus ceiling fan.  It has a brushed steel finish with a modern, sleek design that will complement any contemporary home. This ceiling fan features a powerful 153mm x 18mm motor and the airflow is 5209 cubic feet per minute.

Arch Ceiling Fans

Monte Carlo Arch Ceiling Fan

The Monte Carlo Arch fan has a contemporary design that includes an integrated down and uplight with cappuccino faux alabaster glass. Arch ceiling fans feature a 60” blade span and are available in different finish options. This ceiling fan has a powerful 188mm x 25mm motor and the airflow is 6967 cubic feet per minute.

Micro Ceiling Fans

Monte Carlo 3TF24WH Micro Ceiling Fan

The Monte Carlo Micro ceiling fan features a 24” blade span which makes it perfect for any small area in your home. The most popular fan of this collection is the white finish Monte Carlo 3TF24WH Micro ceiling fan. This ceiling fan has a small yet powerful 153mm x 10mm motor and the airflow is 1807 cubic feet per minute.

Airlift Ceiling Fans

Monte Carlo Airlift Ceiling Fan


The Monte Carlo 8ATR44BSD Airlift ceiling fan has a unique design that will add style and comfort to your home. A centrifugal force creates the blades to lift to different levels depending on the desired speed. The Airlift features a 44” blade span, an integrated uplight and halogen downlight. This ceiling fan has a powerful 188mm x 15mm motor and the airflow is 5449 cubic feet per minute.

Popular New 2010 Monte Carlo Ceiling fans

Vectra Ceiling Fans

Monte Carlo 3VTR52-38TID Vectra ceiling fan

Monte Carlo Vectra ceiling fans include a 38” and 52” blade span which allows them to fit any small or large room in your home. The most popular fan of this collection is the Titanium finish Monte Carlo 3VTR52-38TID Vectra ceiling fan. Vectra fans also feature an integrated CFL light fixture. This ceiling fan has a 153mm x 15mm motor and the airflow is 5136 cubic feet per minute with the 52” blade span and an airflow of 3768 CFM with the 38” blade span option.

Mason Ceiling Fans

Monte Carlo Mason ceiling fan

The Monte Carlo Mason ceiling fan has an Arts and Crafts inspired design that has an understated sense of style. Mason ceiling fans feature a 54” blade span and an integrated downlight. This ceiling fan has a 172mm x 20mm motor and the airflow is 5034 cubic feet per minute.

Monte Carlo fans come in a wide variety of fashionable designs that will match any interior design. From traditional to ornately decorative fans, you are certain to find the perfect quality Monte Carlo ceiling fan to add comfort and elegance to your room.