What is Blade material & pitch?

Metal, ABS or wood, and the tilt angle of each blade.

Short answer

Three well-pitched blades usually outperform five decorative ones.

Blade material & pitch when buying a ceiling fan

Metal, ABS or wood, and the tilt angle of each blade.

Why it matters: Pitch drives airflow more than blade count; metal is efficient, ABS resists coastal rust.

Look for: Three well-pitched blades usually outperform five decorative ones.

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