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For decades, Maxim Lighting has been the go-to for discerning clientele, thanks to their innovative offerings and second-to-none approach to customer service. They've also consistently enjoyed a place in the top five lighting companies in the industry. The finest global hotels, stores and offices have incorporated their products into their aesthetic.

Scientifically speaking, as the number of blades go up, the ceiling fan will become quieter and circulate less air. This is due to the fact that additional blades increase the drag on the ceiling fan motor and slow it down. Industrial fans, like wind turbines, usually only have two or three blades for this reason; they can move more air and noise is not an issue. So how many blades is best for a ceiling fan in your home?

Since 1999, Big Ass Fans has been helping industrial facilities and more by creating energy efficient fans that help improve airflow. Whether you’re looking for a Big Ass Fan for your warehouse, or a portable solution for your small office, Big Ass Fans has all kinds of cost effective solutions!

Track lighting systems are often used over kitchen islands, in bathrooms, hallways or living rooms with high ceilings where traditional lighting is inefficient. Flexible track lighting allows for numerous configurations to make the lighting system meet your needs and to create the look and feel you want.

Making your home "smart" is all the rage right now. Coined the "Internet of things", the extension of Internet connectivity into physical devices and everyday objects is what has fueled the popularity of devices such as Google Home, Amazon’s Alexa, and Apple’s Homekit. These "smart", Wi-Fi- or app-enabled devices let you connect your lights, your fridge, your doorbell, and even your ceiling fan to a central hub and your cell phone. Which allows you to press a button on your phone or just say, "Hey Google, turn on my ceiling fan" and your ceiling fan will turn on.

At Del Mar Fans & Lighting, we value the health and safety of our employees and customers. During these uncertain times, we wanted to take the time to let you know the steps we took at the start of the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and how we are continuing to handle it at our headquarters.

What’s better than sitting on your porch swing and enjoying a warm summer evening with a cold glass of iced tea? How about swinging on your porch and sipping cold iced tea under the cool breeze of an outdoor ceiling fan! Outdoor fans are great for keeping porches and patios cool during the summer, but there are some important factors to think about when buying outdoor ceiling fans.

Monte Carlo specializes in trend inspired, fashion forward ceiling fans and accessories. While ceiling fans have changed throughout the years, Monte Carlo’s commitment to quality, fashionable design, and exceptional performance has not.

Many homeowners rely solely on style and price when choosing a ceiling fan; however, the most important qualities that form a fan are not visible. Del Mar Fans & Lighting uses industry knowledge and first-hand experience to identify the most important elements for selecting the best ceiling fan. We rate ceiling fans based on motor, airflow, design and efficiency. The grade or performance of each element determines the overall rating in stars with five stars being the best ceiling fan available.

Minka Lavery has been in the lighting business for more than a quarter of a century providing high-quality home lighting products that combine form with function. Many Minka Lavery fixtures have LED technology incorporated into them, too, to utilize less energy. Shop Minka Lavery for stylish fixtures that are energy efficient!