Replace Ceiling Fan?

[Tony Matyas]

Hi BP! Currently in the middle of a rehab and the ceiling fans either need to be replaced or removed, but I'm not sure what's better.

This is a duplex in Austin, TX. Central A/C is going to be installed. While the fan replacement cost is not a big deal, the main consideration is that the ceilings are low; so, judging by the current ceiling fans that are installed, if you are over six feet, you would bump your head on the light fixture.

- Would you replace the ceiling fans?

- Only replace with a low-profile ceiling fan?

- Aesthetically, would you be concerned that the fan would make the room feel smaller/cramped?

- Is this unnecessary since A/C is being installed?

Thanks!

[Gabriel Graumann]

@Tony Matyas I would replace them due to ceiling height and general room aesthetics. Install a nice looking, low profile light in it's place and call it good. I flip 2-3 houses a year and unless we have tall ceilings to work with in a large room, we always remove the fans.