7 Best Ceiling Fans, Tested & Reviewed (2024)

You’ll have no trouble coordinating this ceiling fan with your space. Not only do we love its modern design, but it’s available in five finishes from coal (black) to white. It features a remote control for easy speed adjustments as well as a built-in light. “The smart home integration is a nice feature, allowing you to operate the fan by voice control or through an app on your phone,” said Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab Director Dan DiClerico. Keep in mind you’ll have to purchase the Bond BD-1000 hub separately for the integration to work. Other online reviewers love how it's so efficient, attractive and quiet, applauding its fantastic air circulation even on low settings.

It’s hard to find a ceiling fan under $100, but this model from Portage Bay is a standout. With more than 4,000 five-star reviews on Amazon and an average 4.6-star rating, it’s a top choice for keeping your space nice and breezy. We like that there's a built-in light, though you’ll miss out on some extra features like a remote control or adjustable light settings. It’s only available in two finishes, matte black or a silver-and-brown combination, and airflow isn't as strong as other models, but our pros think it's an excellent pick for its value — especially if you need multiple ceiling fans throughout your home.

This five-blade ceiling fan from Honeywell sports a more traditional look and comes in three finishes to match your room's décor and furniture, including brown and light gray. At 48 inches, it’s not as large as some others on the list, making it an ideal size for smaller rooms up to 100 square feet. Our pros love that it features multiple hanging options so it's compatible with vaulted, angled ceilings if needed. We also like that the built-in light is dimmable from 20% to 100% through the fan’s remote.

Bigger doesn’t always mean better. Our pros love this compact ceiling fan for smaller rooms up to 100 square feet that don’t require quite as much airflow. “With its 44-inch span, this fan is perfect for smaller spaces, such as a bedroom or home office,” said DiClerico. For a great price, it also comes with extra features like a remote control and three fan speeds. Plus, four pretty finishes are available, including nickel, matte black, white and bronze.

Ceiling fans aren't only meant for indoors. Our pros love the look and feel of a fan providing a cool breeze as you lounge on your porch or veranda, especially on warmer evenings. “It’s damp-rated, so we recommend it for outdoor spaces with some protection, like a covered porch or patio,” said DiClerico. Not only do we find this three-blade pick from Hunter stylish, minimalist and modern, but it comes in four finishes that should match your space, including white, black, bronze and silver. The only setback is that there's no remote is included, so you'll have to use the pull chain to adjust airflow strength or purchase a remote separately for $80 directly from Hunter. Also note that a built-in light isn't included.

We might be a little biased, but we love the look of this GH ceiling fan with an integrated LED light with five white temperatures, including warm white and daylight. As a Good Housekeeping Seal holder, it went through rigorous testing with our engineers so you can count on its performance. Available in brushed nickel or matte black, its sleek five-blade design is bound to add much-needed airflow to your space while looking great no matter where it’s installed. We also appreciate that a remote control is included so you can adjust fan speeds with the quick press of a button.

Featuring dimmable, Edison-style light bulbs, this ceiling fan stands out for its unique, industrial style. While it's only available in one finish, we love the blend of chestnut and bronze that will add a touch of rustic style to any room. Both a remote and dock come included for easy control, and it's compatible with both standard and vaulted ceilings. Our pros point out that it's ideal for medium- to larger-sized rooms up to 400 square feet, though do warn that its airflow isn't quite as powerful as other fans featured on this list.

The experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute test everything from fans to air purifiers. Though we haven't yet been hands-on with all of the ceilings fans featured above in our Lab, we relied on our categorial expertise and positive consumer reviews when selecting our top picks. We also reviewed each fan for specs such as speeds, airflow, number of blades and extra features like remotes, built-in lights and more.

According to DiClerico, you can spend as little as $100 on a ceiling fan and still get decent performance, though the styling will be no-frills. "The sweet spot for performance, style and value is in the $200 to $300 range," he says. If you're looking for luxury finishes and all the bells and whistles, you'll even find high-end ceiling fans upward of $500.

The number of blades is more about looks than performance, explained DiClerico. "A three-bladed fan with a superior motor and blade design will deliver better cooling than a poorly designed five-blade fan," he said, noting that modern fans tend to use three blades, while traditional fans skew more towards the five-bladed look.