Ceiling fans are supported by downrods. Downrods are cylindrical-shaped long rods that connect the ceiling and the fan. There may be times when you need to replace your ceiling fan downrod due to damage or aging. Now the question is can we use any downrods for ceiling fans and are ceiling fan downrods universal?
Can we use any downrods for ceiling fans?
Each brand or manufacturer has its own downrods specification. These specifications may or may not match another brand model. So it is recommended to use the same brand downrod as of ceiling fan. You can use another brand downrod if it matches the specification of your ceiling fan brand.
How to choose a ceiling fan downrod?
You have to first check your ceiling fan’s brand and then the model number. Next, you have to decide the length of the ceiling fan. You can easily find the data from manufacturer or brand websites or manuals. You can purchase it online from a website or you can purchase from an offline store.
Are ceiling fan downrods universal?
The ceiling fan downrods are not universal. Each brand has its own specification for a separate model. It is possible to find the same match downrod in another brand but it cannot be said downrods are universal.
Different models from the same brand may or may not have the same downrod specification. There are some models in which use the same downrod. So it depends on a brand to brand.
It is always recommended to use the same brand downrod. If it is not available then you can find the exact match downrod from another brand.
