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Fanimation
Fanimation was founded in 1984 by Tom Frampton after he purchased the custom design side of Casablanca Fan Company. The company designs ceiling fans and fan accessories and is now led by his son Nathan Frampton.
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Fanimation at a glance
Fanimation was founded in 1984 by Tom Frampton after he purchased the custom design side of Casablanca Fan Company. The company designs ceiling fans and fan accessories and is now led by his son Nathan Frampton.
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At a glance
| Catalog | Current catalog → |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Headquarters | Zionsville, Indiana |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Price tier | Mid-range |
| Website | fanimation.com |
| Availability | On the SESCO Ft. Lauderdale card |
About Fanimation
Fanimation designs ceiling fans and fan accessories from Zionsville, Indiana. It was founded in 1984 by Tom Frampton after he bought the custom design side of Casablanca Fan Company, and is now led by his son Nathan Frampton. The line runs from 36-inch flush mounts to 96-inch large-diameter fans, with DC motors and damp and wet listings across much of the range, which is why it shows up on hospitality and covered-outdoor projects as often as in houses.
Collections
| Spitfire DC | A three-blade DC-motor fan offered in 48, 54, 60, 64, 72, 84 and 96 inch sizes with a damp rating. |
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| Odyn | A large fan family cataloged under wet-rated fans, including 84-inch models and an Odyn Custom version. |
| Slinger v2 | A large-diameter fan in Fanimation's big-fan category. |
| TorchAire | Available in 52 and 64 inch versions, damp rated, with published airflow in the 5,630 to 7,134 CFM range. |
| Islander DC | A DC-motor fan family carrying the Islander name, a long-running Fanimation model line. |
| Corke | A 36-inch damp-rated fan introduced for 2026, useful where ceiling or blade clearance is tight. |
| Wrap | A current Fanimation fan family positioned for versatility across room types. |
What you get for the money
Fanimation sits in the mid to upper part of the fan market. The money buys DC motors — quieter, more speed steps and lower power draw than a comparable AC fan — plus large blade spans that AC-motor budget fans generally do not offer, and published CFM and airflow-efficiency numbers you can actually specify against. Fandelier, flush mount, smart-control and portable options round out the range.
Where it gets used
Great rooms and open-plan living areas where a 60-inch-plus span is needed to move air across the room; covered lanais, porches and outdoor kitchens for the damp and wet-rated models; and restaurant, resort and pool-deck installations where the large-diameter fans do real work rather than decorative duty. The flush-mount and 36-inch models handle low ceilings and small rooms, and fandelier styles cover dining rooms where a fan and a decorative fixture have to be the same object.
Specifying notes
Blade spans run 36 to 96 inches, so confirm blade-tip-to-wall clearance and the required 7-foot floor-to-blade height before you commit to a size. Damp and wet are not interchangeable: Fanimation catalogs Odyn under wet-rated fans while Spitfire DC, TorchAire and Corke are described as damp rated — damp means covered and protected, wet means it can take direct exposure. Fanimation publishes CFM and velocity per model, which is the number to compare when sizing for a room; also confirm the control type and downrod length, since DC fans generally require their own handheld or wall control rather than a generic fan speed switch.
How it compares
| Minka-Aire | Comparable design-led fan brand with strong DC-motor coverage; less deep on very large diameters. |
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| Hunter Fan | Broader retail availability at lower prices, but fewer DC-motor and large-diameter options. |
| Modern Forms | Contemporary DC fans with strong app and smart-control integration and a more architectural aesthetic. |
| Craftmade | Lower price and a matching decorative lighting catalog, but built to a builder standard rather than Fanimation's specification level. |
Common questions about Fanimation
Is Fanimation good quality?
Fanimation is a fan specialist rather than a general lighting brand, and it publishes CFM, velocity and motor type per model so you can compare on numbers rather than looks. DC-motor models are quieter and offer more speed steps than equivalent AC fans.
Who represents Fanimation in South Florida?
I do not represent this line, so it sits in this index for reference. The manufacturer will point you to the agency that covers Florida. If you are working on a job here and want a comparable fixture from a line I represent, send me the type and I will put an alternative in front of you.
Is Fanimation made in the USA?
Fanimation is an American company headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana, where it does its design work, but its fans are manufactured overseas.
Can a Fanimation fan go outside?
Some can. Damp-rated models such as Spitfire DC, TorchAire and Corke are for covered locations; the Odyn family is cataloged as wet rated, which allows direct exposure. Always check the listing on the specific model number, not the family.
Does Fanimation have a warranty?
Warranty coverage is handled through the manufacturer and is supported through the channel the fixture was bought from. Register the fan after installation and keep the receipt; the manufacturer publishes the current terms for each model.
Fanimation vs Minka-Aire — which should I buy?
Both make good DC fans in a similar price band. Fanimation goes further on very large diameters — up to 96 inches — and on wet-rated outdoor models; Minka-Aire has a broader run of decorative indoor styles.
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