Size it to the room
Bigger rooms need bigger blades. As a rough guide, a 120 to 130 cm fan suits a bedroom, while a large living area suits a bigger fan, or two.
A ceiling fan costs very little to run, and through a Peninsula summer it keeps bedrooms and living areas comfortable on all but the hottest days. In winter, many fans can run in reverse to push warm air back down from the ceiling.
Joel installs new fans, replaces old ones, and swaps a ceiling light for a fan with a light. Each fan needs a secure fixing to the ceiling structure and its own control, either on the wall or by remote.
What’s involved
- Choose the size and position
- Check the ceiling structure and wiring
- Fan mounted securely
- Wall control or remote set up
- Tested for balance and wobble
DC or AC motor
DC motor fans are quieter, use less power and have more speeds, usually with a remote. AC fans cost less up front.
With or without a light
Many fans include an LED light, which suits bedrooms where the fan takes the place of the main light.
Fans need enough clearance between the blades and the floor, which Joel checks for each room.
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Can you replace a ceiling light with a fan?
Usually, yes. A fan with a built-in light can take the place of an existing ceiling light, as long as the ceiling structure can support it. Joel checks the fixing and the wiring before installing.
What size ceiling fan do I need?
As a rough guide, a 120 to 130 cm fan suits most bedrooms, and larger living areas need a bigger fan or two fans. Ceiling height and room shape matter too.
Are DC ceiling fans worth it?
For most homes, yes. DC fans are quieter, use less power and offer more speeds, which suits bedrooms. They cost a little more to buy.
Do ceiling fans help in winter?
Many do. Running the fan in reverse at a low speed pushes the warm air that collects at the ceiling back down into the room.
Can you install a fan on a raked or high ceiling?
Usually, using an extension rod or an angled mount that suits the fan. Joel checks the ceiling and the fan’s mounting options first.
Ceiling fans in key areas
LENNELEC covers the Mornington Peninsula and south-east Melbourne. See the full service area or call Joel to check your suburb.
Want a cooler summer?
Tell Joel which rooms you want fans in and roughly how big they are, or call for a chat.