42-inch ceiling fans
Against the other seven spans with a page, the 42-inch span has the lowest median watts on high, the highest share of hugger models, the lowest share of outdoor-rated models, the 2nd lowest share of models with a light kit and the 2nd widest spread between strong and weak models. The Aeratron AE+2WI43 tops the standard fans here and also draws the least power on high speed. At this span, the eight hugger models trail the standard fans by 46% on median CFM/W.
All 14 standard fans, highest CFM/W first
One bar per certified standard (downrod) fan at this span. Walnut bars sit at or above the median, blue bars below it.
How 42 in compares with the other spans
Position among the 8 spans with a page; shares count every listing at the span.
| Measure | This span | Position | Range across spans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median CFM/W of standard fans | 217 | 4th lowest | 184 to 293 |
| Median watts on high, standard fans | 16.1 W | lowest | 16.1 W to 42.7 W |
| Share of hugger models | 36% | highest (tied) | 0% to 36% |
| Share of outdoor-rated models | 0% | lowest | 0% to 52% |
| Share of models with a light kit | 36% | 2nd lowest (tied) | 30% to 52% |
| Spread, 90th to 10th percentile CFM/W | 2.21× | 2nd highest | 1.63× to 2.28× |
| Median CFM/W of hugger fans (8) | 117 | – | – |
Top 5 standard fans
Rank among all 14 standard fans at this span.
| Fan | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeratron AE+2WI43 top of group 43 in · indoor · model AE+2WI43*** | 338.0 | 1 of 14 | +56% | 10.5 W | 2.6 W | 0.5 W |
| Aeratron AE+2WI43L top of group 43 in · indoor · light kit · model AE+2WI43L*** | 338.0 | 1 of 14 | +56% | 10.5 W | 2.6 W | 0.5 W |
| Aeratron AE+3WI43 43 in · indoor · model AE+3WI43*** | 314.0 | 3 of 14 | +45% | 13.5 W | 2.7 W | 0.5 W |
| Aeratron AE+3WI43L 43 in · indoor · light kit · model AE+3WI43L*** | 314.0 | 3 of 14 | +45% | 13.5 W | 2.7 W | 0.5 W |
| Aeratron FR3WI43 43 in · indoor · model FR3WI43*** | 272.0 | 5 of 14 | +26% | 11.5 W | 2.7 W | 0.5 W |
The other 9 standard fans ranks 6 to 14
| Fan | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeratron FR3WI43L 43 in · indoor · light kit · model FR3WI43L*** | 272.0 | 5 of 14 | +26% | 11.5 W | 2.7 W | 0.5 W |
| Maxim 994403FTBK 42 in · indoor · light kit · model 994403FTBK | 242.3 | 7 of 14 | +12% | 11.8 W | 3.7 W | 0.7 W |
| Globe 37000219 42 in · indoor · model 37000219, 37000107, GL37000107 +5 more | 191.1 | 8 of 14 | −12% | 18.6 W | 3.3 W | 0.6 W |
| Globe 37000152 42 in · indoor · model 37000152, 37000165 | 174.4 | 9 of 14 | −20% | 21.7 W | 3.5 W | 1.0 W |
| Modern Forms Wynd 42 in 42 in · indoor · light kit · model FR-W1801-42L · listed as “Wynd” | 158.0 | 10 of 14 | −27% | 27.4 W | 4.7 W | 1.4 W |
| Mainstays 42-inch Downrod DC EFD200A-425 42 in · indoor · model EFD200A-425 · listed as “42-INCH DOWNROD DC CEILING FAN” | 155.7 | 11 of 14 | −28% | 22.2 W | 2.6 W | 0.9 W |
| Mainstays 42-inch Downrod DC EFD200A-423 42 in · indoor · model EFD200A-423 · listed as “42-INCH DOWNROD DC CEILING FAN” | 154.6 | 12 of 14 | −29% | 22.2 W | 2.7 W | 0.9 W |
| Globe 3553572 42 in · indoor · model 3553572, GL3553572 | 147.6 | 13 of 14 | −32% | 23.5 W | 3.9 W | 0.5 W |
| Artika 42FAN-AER-BL 42 in · indoor · light kit · model 42FAN-AER-BL | 139.1 | 14 of 14 | −36% | 34.3 W | 4.3 W | 0.7 W |
Brands at 42 in
Brands with three or more standard fans at this span, by median CFM/W.
| Brand | Standard fans | Median CFM/W | vs span median | Its highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeratron | 6 | 314 | +45% | AE+2WI43 338.0 |
| Globe | 3 | 174 | −20% | 37000219 191.1 |
Hugger fans at 42 in
Ranked among the 8 flush-mount fans of this span only.
| Fan | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstays 42-inch Flush-Mount EFD600A-425 42 in · indoor · model EFD600A-425 · listed as “42-INCH FLUSH-MOUNT CEILING FAN” | 149.0 | 1 of 8 | +28% | 22.1 W | 2.6 W | 0.9 W |
| E17 410TSHES42123BN 42 in · indoor · model 410TSHES42123BN, 410TSHES42123****, TS-42-155 +1 more | 148.6 | 2 of 8 | +28% | 16.1 W | 3.2 W | 0.8 W |
| Mainstays 42-inch Flush-Mount EFD600A-423 42 in · indoor · model EFD600A-423 · listed as “42-INCH FLUSH-MOUNT CEILING FAN” | 145.6 | 3 of 8 | +25% | 22.4 W | 2.7 W | 0.9 W |
| Mainstays 42-inch Flush-Mount EFD600A-424 42 in · indoor · model EFD600A-424 · listed as “42-INCH FLUSH-MOUNT CEILING FAN” | 143.0 | 4 of 8 | +23% | 22.0 W | 2.7 W | 0.9 W |
| Westgate WFL-DC-120-RC-5B-42-MCT5-BN-OK 42 in · indoor · model WFL-DC-120-RC-5B-42-MCT5-BN-OK, WFL-DC-120-RC-5B-42-MCT5-*****, WFL-DC-120-RC-5B-42-MCT5-BK-BK | 90.1 | 5 of 8 | −23% | 30.7 W | 3.2 W | 0.4 W |
| RP Lighting + Fans Sabio 42 in 42 in · indoor · light kit · model 1021OB-WT-ES, 1021BN-WT-ES, 1021WW-WW-ES +1 more · listed as “42" Sabio” | 85.3 | 6 of 8 | −27% | 43.6 W | 7.9 W | 0.0 W |
| Matthews Fan Company Steven 42 in 42 in · indoor · model SS-***-***-42 · listed as “42" Steven Ceiling Fan” | 79.7 | 7 of 8 | −32% | 54.2 W | 12.7 W | 0.0 W |
| RP Lighting + Fans Metalis 42 in 42 in · indoor · light kit · model 1023OB-WT-ES, 1023WW-WW-ES, 1023BN-BN-ES +1 more · listed as “42" Metalis” | 77.8 | 8 of 8 | −33% | 43.8 W | 7.9 W | 0.0 W |
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