Mantra Ceiling fans
Mantra fans are two fittings in one: an LED ceiling light and a fan sharing a single body and a single power feed. They run on DC motors, which draw less than a conventional AC motor and stay quiet even at mid speeds — a requirement rather than a nicety in a bedroom. Families such as Himalaya, Infinity, Alisio and Tibet span diameters from roughly 60 cm (24") to over 100 cm (40").
What diameter suits your room
Blade span should be matched to floor area:
- Up to 12 m² — around 60-90 cm (24-36")
- 13 to 20 m² — 90-105 cm (36-42")
- Over 20 m² — one fan is not enough: consider two units or a large-diameter model
You also need at least 2.30 m of clearance between the blades and the floor, and roughly 50 cm between the blade tips and the nearest wall.
The reverse function and why it matters in winter
Running the blades in the opposite direction stops the fan producing a direct draught and instead pulls down the warm air that has collected at ceiling level. In rooms with high ceilings this reduces thermal stratification and lets you turn the heating down a notch. Most Mantra models include it, but confirm on the individual product sheet.
Controls and installation
Most of the range is operated by the RF remote supplied in the box and, on newer models, through a Bluetooth app. That means no dedicated wall control is required: the existing ceiling feed is enough. Do check the load rating of the ceiling fixing, though — a fan weighs considerably more than a light fitting, and hollow or concrete-block ceilings need a properly specified anchor.
Retractable blades
Some models, such as the North family, retract their blades when switched off, turning the unit back into a plain ceiling light. Worth considering if you only need the fan for a few months a year and would rather not look at it the rest of the time.