Haiku fan review II - Mounting a Fan and Using more than one Fan

A long long time ago, you had but a handful of choice of fans, and well, they mostly looked the same.
The luxury fan market was almost non existent and then Haiku came along and all that changed.
My original review is linked here: 
Haiku fan review - how to choose a fan

Since then, things have moved on and now we are into the fourth generation of the Haiku fan, or fifth if you count the more budget orientated version as well. 

Well let's mention what is still present first. The cool, sleek design is still here. And you get both composite ABS blades, as well as bamboo options. It is still a DC motor, with the attendant energy savings, and the silent motor. But most importantly for most buyers, it still looks good.

So what is new? 
The size options have increased, from 52", 60" and now 84". You still get the option of a longer stalk for higher ceilings, but the longer mount  which extends from 40 to 70 cm comes with a rather bulbous base, instead of the more sleek shaft that you get with the 30 or 40 cm mount options. 

Now you have the H, I, L and 84 series (84"). The H and I series are pretty similar except for the materials used for the aerofoils. The L series is the more basic model and does feel built to a budget. Go for the higher end models if you can. You will not regret it.

The tech blurb is available from their website: 
Haiku website




Some features that are worth highlighting:
- new phone apps
- Alexa and Google smart assistants enabled
- new LED lamp design
- Sense-me intelligent function with timer, motion sensor, humidity, temperature and many other functions (Senseme)
- new remote with a magnetic base

The older models had a rather weak LED lamp and but the latest models have a really efficient lamp that not only looks better, but is far more capable of lighting up a room. If you want, it can be your sole lamp over your dining table for example. 

So given the significant price increases since the first generation, is it still the fan to go for?

Well, if you are on a tight budget, there are many other brands you can go for which gives you more bang for the buck. Even if you go for DC motor fans, you can find cheaper alternatives. Furthermore if you do not need the Sense Me function, you can try and find some of the older generation models if you really like the Haiku look. 

And that's still the main selling point. Those who only focus on the selling price (price gouging notwithstanding) are missing the point. You will not complain about an art piece or a piece of decor, so why not a fan which is able to silently cool your room and look good doing it?

Despite being almost a decade old, the design is evergreen and still highly desirable. It works silently and you get your dividends in compliments on it's looks and also when you look at your utility bills. 


I mentioned some tips on placement in my original article, but it's worth highlighting here that one should size up your fan properly. The fan blades should be smaller in diameter than the lights so you will not experience flickering. It should also fit your room size. Too small a fan may not give you the cooling power, but too big a fan will also cause turbulence. Also note the height of your room, and choose a suitable mount that gives enough clearance. The 20cm mount works well for most flats, and the longer 40cm mount is fine for condos with a higher ceiling.

Another point is that this fan is a bit more fussy about it's placement and mounting. This fan is renowned for it's quiet operation, so in order to showcase this silence, firstly, get a pro to install it. Use a Haiku appointed installer or at least someone who knows these fans well, otherwise you may see the fan shaking or causing noisy operation. 

Whenever mount it on a hard concrete ceiling or else make sure it is well supported. Your retailer will sell you the right mount if you are using it on a false ceiling. 

If you do the above, you will have many years of trouble free usage. Do not scrimp on the mounting. 

 In addition, I've put a link to a good article on using more than one fan in the same room:
HOW TO POSITION 2 CEILING FANS IN A SINGLE ROOM

And it's important to place them far away from each other and also from the boundary of the room, such as the false ceiling and room walls. 

A bit of history here, since all the Haiku fans I have are working well, I thought I showcase them. I have six of them now.

Here's a picture of the classic models, which are now more than 4 years old, and still working well.

The original



The second generation with the LED light and bamboo blades.

And the latest generation in the dining area.

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 I have no financial interest or other interests in any of the items / events I write about.