Kids Ceiling Fans

Kids ceiling fans

Kids ceiling fans are fans with an integrated LED light designed for children's and teenagers' bedrooms: colored blades, cheerful designs and a light that works as the main source for the room. They solve two things with a single ceiling fixing, which is very useful in small bedrooms where every piece of furniture counts. And in summer they make a real difference in south-facing rooms that hold the heat right at bedtime.

Quiet, because sleep comes first

If there is one requirement that rules in a child's room, it is noise. A fan that hums wakes a child who has just fallen asleep, so it is worth looking at models with a DC motor: they are quieter than AC motor fans, draw less power and usually have more speeds, which lets you leave it on the lowest setting all night. That minimum setting is exactly what you want: it moves the air enough to keep the room from getting stuffy, with no draught blowing straight onto the bed and no constant background hum.

The remote: turning the light down for the night

The remote control is more useful than it sounds in a child's bedroom. It lets you switch the light off from the door once the child is in bed, adjust the speed without turning the main light on and, on dimmable models, turn the brightness down to leave a soft light for story time or for those middle-of-the-night visits. If the model is CCT, with selectable color temperature, you get cool or neutral light for playing and homework, and warm light of 2700K to 3000K at bedtime, which is the tone that goes best with winding down.

Colored blades and designs children like

The visible part is what makes a fan a children's fan: colored blades, rounded shapes, finishes in bright or pastel tones and an integrated central light. Some models have reversible blades with a different color on each face, which lets you change the feel of the room as the child grows. For teenagers' rooms, plainer designs in white, black or wood work better, since they follow the change of stage instead of looking childish two years later.

Installation and ceiling height

Height is the point worth checking most carefully before buying. The blades must sit clearly above a child's reach, including when they climb onto the bed, a raised platform or a bunk, so measure the real distance from the floor and rule out bunk beds directly under the unit. On low ceilings, low-profile models fitted close to the ceiling are preferable; on high ceilings, those that take a downrod to bring the fan to an effective height. The electrical installation must always be carried out by a qualified person, checking that the fixing takes the weight and the vibration.

At FactorLED you will find kids and teen ceiling fans with LED light, colored blades and remote control, including quiet DC motor models. Choose the one that fits the room and gain light and ventilation in one go.

Frequently asked questions about kids ceiling fans

Are they safe in a child's bedroom?

Yes, as long as the blades sit well above the child's reach, including standing on the bed, and the installation is done by a professional with a suitable fixing.

Are they quiet enough for sleeping?

DC motor models are the quietest and let you leave it on minimum speed all night. It is the feature you will notice most in a bedroom.

Can the light be dimmed?

On dimmable models, yes: you turn the brightness down with the remote for the night. If it is also CCT, you choose between warm, neutral and cool light too.

Is it enough as the only light in the room?

In most bedrooms yes, since the integrated light acts as the general source. Even so, it is worth adding a table lamp for reading or studying.