There are plenty of reasons why folk select flush mount ceiling fans, particularly if they have rather low ceilings or phenomenally tall folks in their houses. Obviously you don't want a fan that hangs low enough for somebody to hit their head on it. There are a few types of flush mounted fans available for just such eventualities. Sadly, many of them don't offer the air circulation you expect from ceiling fans because of the short distance between the blades and the ceiling. Some companies, however, are addressing this issue and manufacturing flush mount ceiling fans that do move the air better.

Hugger makes several lines of flush mount fans that are analogous to or better than regular ceiling fans. These fans are rated five in quality while the overall average for other ceiling fans is 3. The airflow is 6,618 compared to 5,755 with other fans. While efficiency, as defined by the EPA, doesn't quite measure up to the average of 76, it's still a good score of 75. These fans use barely more wattage than regular fans which means that they will cost you a bit more to run. You are going to love the straightforward, vertical design that uses a solid column of support, because this gives the fan a visually-appealing look.

Minka also produces excellent flush mounted fans that will complement any decor with their swish, modern styling. While falling below regular fans and Hugger fans in some areas, these models also rate better than even in several applications. For example, their quality is 4 which is lower than Hugger but higher than average. They have an airflow of 6,300 which is just below Hugger and greater than average, an efficiency rating of 107, which is noticeably greater than average as well as other brands, and wattage of just 59 which will result in cheaper price of operation.

You've likely heard of Casablanca fans being some of the finest on the market. However, their flush mounted fans are not quite up to their common standard. They received a high quality rating of 4, airflow of 4,379 which is significantly below average, an efficiency rating of 69, and a wattage score of 69. This goes to show you that even if a fan looks pretty and has a quality brand name, it isn't always the best choice when it comes to flush mounted ceiling fans.