Is this waterproof? looking for a fan for the patio. Florida summer rains every afternoon so, need to know.
803704
We have it outside in North Carolina for the past 8 months and no rust anywhere. We have had a lot of rain this year and bugs the fan helps keep air flow which in turn keeps bugs away. I hope this helps.
803705
I don't think it's waterproof but they do get wet because the rain sometimes comes in sideways with the wind. We haven't had any issues yet.
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I have mine on a covered porch. I believe it is damp listed. It works very well but it is loud. Does a great job of keeping bugs away. Memphis Tn
1810017
This fan is wet rated. It is meant for outdoor use. One of the few you could actually use on a perrgola.
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Gary, My concern would be having the fan exposed to moisture. If you live in a dry area this may not be a problem. I live in Florida so it probably is not a good idea here. Mine is installed in my living room.
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I took it that way. Ours has worked well on our patio and has been fully wet many times. We even ordered the Westinghouse remote and wired it up to work on that and all seems fine so far. Best wishes!
1931432
I would say not waterproof. We have the sail hung at an angle, and water runs off, not through. However, during heavy rains our deck will be wet underneath.
1292067
It's not weather proof. It provides shade for plants here in Florida and it keeps bugs out. Even with the shade, we had to get the clip fan to provide ventilation. So I would say no.
1257797
It has been installed outside for couple months and still works fine. I guess it is waterproof at least; not sure if it is weather proof.Make sure your area with good sunshine to use it.
1674888
No idea. I have been using one in my basement window for years. If the rain starts coming in, out comes the fan.
1035501
no it is not weatherproof, I had mine outside in the environment and it filled with water, so you need to insulate it !
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yes this is on our patio and it is great.We run sometimes with water but just put it on spritz. Other times it can run with just the fan. It defnit cools down the area like it says. We used it last summer and were able to sit outside with out dying of heat stroke. We live in florida so it gets very hot here.
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It looks pretty weatherproof. I have one under cover but the other one is SW facing and gets wet occasionally. I do not recall any statements in the instructions relative to keeping it dry or out of the sun. They seem built for the outdoors. Good luck!
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Hello! Unfortunately, this particular fan is not rated for wet locations. Monte Carlo does have a similar looking item that is rated for outdoor use. That number is #5WF42BK. Please let me know if I can help in any other way. Lighting and Locks Beth
1837394
This fan isn't an outdoor fan so don't think it would do get in wet situation. Blades not real piece of wood.
1541933
I personally wouldn't use this fan outdoors ... I think the beautiful finish and the wood blades would get ruined pretty quickly in the elements, depending on your environment.
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I don't think so, we have a patio cover so the rain hasn't got to it. But judging by the quality of it, I wouldn't say its weatherproof
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I was also considering this product for keeping rain out but if it doesn't do that I won't bother... Anybody had any experience with rain? Is it actually waterproof?
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I don't believe it is specifically designed for outdoor use, but if it is used in a semi-enclosed area like a screened-in porch where it is not directly exposed to rain, it should work okay. I've seen similar fans mounted in the ceiling of front porches. Make sure it is properly grounded and powered through a GFCI breaker.