Is there a difference between a ceiling fan/light for use inside as opposed to outside?

Yes, there are differences between fans for indoor and outdoor use. Underwriters Laboratory designates three grades of fans in relation to their use:

• Indoor Only
• Damp Locations (Fans with this designation can be used indoors or outdoors under a covered area.)
• Wet Locations (Fans with this designation can be used indoors or outdoors, and can be exposed directly to water in areas such as gazebos, underneath a deck, etc.)

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