Outdoor Ceiling Fan Lights

Outdoor ceiling fan lights are specially designed to withstand dust, cold, heat and humidity. The selection of outdoor fans is not near that of indoor fans and there are even fewer with outdoor lighting kits, but if you are considering an outdoor fan it is a nice feature to have. Outdoor ceiling fan lights provide added features and a nice cool breeze on those hot summer evenings relaxing on the patio.

Outdoor ceiling fans are rated as outdoor or UL, so always check the rating of the fan to ensure it can withstand the environment where it will be installed. Some outdoor fans are further categorized into either damp locations or wet locations. The light fixture assembly will also change with the rating of the fan. If you purchase an outdoor fan with a pre installed light kit you can be assured that the lighting kit is rated outdoor. However if you are adding a lighting kit to an existing outdoor ceiling fan ensure that it is rated outdoor or UL.

Most outdoor ceiling fans are limited in how much customizing one can do to them, most are offered as is. I would recommend that if you think a light kit may be something you want that you buy one that is factory built with the light kit pre installed. This ensures all parts are rated outdoor and should a warranty issue arise it may prove to make things easier when dealing with the manufacturer.