Maxim Lighting Bola LED Ceiling Fan

Bola is a ceiling fan from Maxim Lighting. It has a 52 in (132 cm) blade span. It is offered in Black, Natural Aged Brass, Satin Nickel, Walnut / Black or White. An LED light is built in.

The Design Story

Bola balances two forms on one axis. A slim globe frame separates the DC motor housing above from the LED light below, and curved solid wood blades sweep between them. The DC motor runs quietly and efficiently, and the included remote sets fan speed, dimming and a tunable color temperature, so the light shifts from warm evening glow to brighter task light.

Why You’ll Love It

A DC motor runs quietly and efficiently, with 6 speeds and a reverse setting that pushes warm air down in winter. It moves up to 4,953 cubic feet of air per minute on high, at up to 261 CFM per watt. ENERGY STAR certified. It comes with a remote and a wall control (fan speed, light dimming, reverse, timer). The LED light gives 1270 lumens, with a selectable color temperature, and it dims. 4 solid wood blades.

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Putting It Together

Maxim posts an instruction sheet (PDF) for this ceiling fan. We recommend a qualified electrician for the install. A ceiling fan must hang from a fan-rated electrical box.

Product Details

Where It Shines

In bedrooms, living rooms, family rooms and kitchens, where moving air makes a room feel several degrees cooler in summer, and the reverse setting pushes warm air down from the ceiling in winter. A fan with a light also replaces the ceiling fixture, so one box does both jobs.

Questions We Hear Most

What size room is the Bola fan right for?

Its 52 in span suits rooms of about 144 to 225 sq ft or a little more, such as most bedrooms, kitchens and dining rooms.

Will it work with my ceiling height?

On a standard 9 ft ceiling the fan hangs on its short rod; on taller ceilings, add a longer downrod so the blades sit about 8 to 9 ft above the floor. Maxim downrods are sold separately. The blades sit 4 in (10.2 cm) below the ceiling on the standard mount.

How do I control it?

It comes with a remote and a wall control.

Does it have a light?

Yes, an LED light is built in. It is dimmable. There are no bulbs to change on the integrated LED versions.

Can it be used outdoors or in a bathroom?

It is rated for dry, indoor locations. For a covered porch, choose a damp-rated fan; for open patios, a wet-rated fan.

Why choose a DC motor fan?

DC motors run quietly, offer more speed settings and use much less power than standard AC fan motors: this one draws about 14 W on high.

Why We Love It

A sculptural fan that reads as a light fixture first.

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