About us

Hey, I’m Raju and welcome to Ceiling Fan Lab!

You’re thinking – another guy on the internet talking about ceiling fans. But here’s the thing: I’ve been installing, repairing and testing ceiling fans for over a decade here in Silchar, Assam and I know most people get terrible advice when it comes to choosing fans. That’s frustrating because the wrong fan can make your life miserable (especially in our climate), while the right one becomes this reliable friend that keeps you comfortable year after year.

How Did This All Start?

It’s 2024 and I’m installing my hundredth ceiling fan of the year. A customer asks me which brand I’d recommend for their bedroom and I realize I’m giving the same generic answer I’ve been trained to give. “They’re all pretty much the same,” I said. But that night I couldn’t sleep. Because that wasn’t true and I knew it.

I’d seen fans that lasted decades and others that wobbled after six months. I’d installed energy efficient models that saved families hundreds on electricity bills and others that were power hogs. I’d worked with whisper quiet fans and ones that sounded like helicopters. The differences were huge but nobody was talking about them honestly.

That’s when I decided to start testing everything myself. Not just installing fans but really putting them through their paces. I wanted to give people the straight truth about what works and what doesn’t.

What We’re Really Trying to Do Here

Our mission is simple: help you choose the right ceiling fan based on real data, not marketing fluff.

We conduct 20+ individual tests and gather 50+ data points on each ceiling fan, measuring everything from cooling efficiency and noise levels to energy consumption and long term durability. Why so thorough? Because I’ve learned that a fan might excel in one area while being terrible in another and you deserve to know exactly what you’re getting.

Every recommendation we make comes from hands on testing in real world conditions. We don’t just read spec sheets or repeat what manufacturers tell us. We install these fans, run them for months and measure their actual performance.

How Do We Actually Test These Things?

Good question! My testing process has evolved over the years but here’s what happens when a new fan lands in my workshop:

First I do a complete installation as per manufacturer specs (this tells me how user friendly the process actually is). Then comes the fun part – I hook up my testing equipment and start collecting data. Air velocity measurements at different distances and heights. Sound level readings with professional equipment. Power consumption tracking at various speed settings. I even test wobble and vibration levels because nobody wants a fan that sounds like it’s about to take off.

But here’s what makes our approach different: I don’t just test for a few hours. These fans run in my test setup for weeks, sometimes months. I want to know how they perform when they’re dusty, when the bearings start to wear, when the mounting gets a bit loose. Real world stuff that you’ll actually experience.

I also track long term reliability by following up with customers whose fans I’ve installed over the years. It’s one thing for a fan to work great for six months; it’s another for it to still be running smoothly after five years of daily use.

Who Are We Really Helping?

Honestly? Anyone who’s tired of buying ceiling fans based on guesswork.

Maybe you’re a homeowner who got burned by a “highly rated” fan that turned out to be noisy and inefficient. Or you’re building a new home and want to get it right the first time. Perhaps you’re an electrician who’s tired of callbacks because fans wobble or fail prematurely. I’ve been in your shoes and I get the frustration.

Our typical reader is someone who values their comfort and doesn’t want to waste money on products that don’t deliver. They appreciate detailed information and want to understand not just what to buy but why. They’re usually dealing with India’s harsh climate conditions and need fans that can handle heavy daily use.

Why Should You Trust What We Say?

Good question, and I’m glad you asked.

First, I have skin in the game. With my Electronics diploma and over a decade of hands-on experience installing and repairing fans across Assam, I know what works and what doesn’t in real homes and businesses. When I recommend a fan, I’d install it in my own home (and often do).

Second, we’re completely independent. Brands can’t pay us for reviews, higher scores or top rankings. I know that’s what everyone says, but here’s how you can verify it: our scoring system is transparent and consistent. We weight factors like energy efficiency (30%), fan speed (25%), noise (20%), features (15%) and build quality including dust control (10%). We never adjust scores based on brand reputation or relationships.

Third, I show my work. Every review includes the actual data we collected, not just opinions. You can see the CFM measurements, decibel readings and power consumption numbers. If you think our methodology is flawed, tell us why.

How Do We Keep the Lights On?

Let’s talk money, because transparency matters.

Ceiling Fan Lab makes money through affiliate commissions when you buy products through our links. If you click our link and buy a fan we’ve recommended, the retailer pays us a small percentage. This doesn’t cost you anything extra and doesn’t influence our testing or recommendations.

Here’s why this model works for you: we only make money when you buy something we’ve recommended, so we’re incentivized to give you advice that actually works. If we recommended junk, you’d stop trusting us, stop buying through our links and we’d be out of business.

I also do consulting work for individuals and businesses who want personalized fan selection and installation guidance. Sometimes people have unique situations that don’t fit our standard reviews and I’m happy to help figure out custom solutions.

A Bit More About Me

When I’m not testing fans or writing reviews, I’m usually with my family here in Silchar. My wife and kids keep me grounded and remind me why this work matters. It’s not just about specs and performance numbers – it’s about helping families stay comfortable in their homes.

I started in electronics because I love understanding how things work and figuring out how to make them work better. Ceiling fans might seem simple, but there’s actually quite a bit of engineering that goes into a good one. The blade design, motor efficiency, bearing quality – all these factors interact in ways that most people never think about.

The climate here in Assam has taught me a lot about what fans need to handle. High humidity, frequent power fluctuations and heavy daily use puts ceiling fans through their paces. A fan that works great in a showroom might struggle in real-world conditions and that’s exactly what our testing reveals.

What We’re Building Toward

At the end of the day we’re trying to help you choose the right ceiling fan based on real data, not marketing fluff.

I want Ceiling Fan Lab to be the place you come when you need honest, detailed information about ceiling fans. Not the place with the flashiest website or the most affiliate links, but the place where you can trust that someone has actually done the work to test these products thoroughly.

We’re constantly improving our testing methods and expanding our coverage. If there’s a fan you want us to test or a question you need answered, just ask. This site exists to serve you and your feedback helps us do that better.

Thanks for reading and I hope we can help you find a fan that keeps you comfortable for years to come.