Ceiling Fan Install and Replacement in Darwin

Name: Florance Electrical
Address: 6 Callanan Rd, Yarrawonga, NT, 0830, AU
Telephone: (08) 8983 3000

Ceiling fan repair and installation

Ceiling fans are the greenest and most affordable way to cool your home, using only slightly more power than a standard light fitting,. Newer model DC fans run even more efficiently, using much less power.

In our tropical climate they are the perfect item to keep your premises cool without the cost of running an air conditioner. Having a ceiling fan also helps reduce mould and we find that many of our clients leave their fans running throughout the day to keep mould down in our humid environment. Read More

Ceiling Fan Installations that Enhance your Property

A properly selected and installed ceiling fan will not only improve comfort by circulating air, but it also enhances your property’s appearance and, by helping cool the air, can reduce your reliance on air conditioning, lowering your electricity bills.

We can advise on the most suitable ceiling fan for your needs, whether with or without an integrated light. Once installed, we ensure it operates perfectly. A ceiling fan install combined with a light is often an excellent option: stylish, functional, and versatile.

Scheduling Your Ceiling Fan Replacement — Our Simple Process

Replacing a ceiling fan is generally cheaper than installing ceiling fan units where one did not exist previously, since some of the required fittings will already be there. However, whether new or a ceiling fan replacement, don’t be tempted to try to do the job yourself. Not only can this be dangerous and may invalidate your home insurance, but it is also illegal. Regulations require that a qualified electrician undertake this type of work to ensure the job is completed safely.

Here’s an overview of how we manage jobs from initial contact to completion:

Reach out for a Free site assessment & quote: We start by visiting your home or business for a no-obligation consultation and quote.
Book your job: Once you’re happy with the quote, we book a time convenient for you.
Professional installation: Our licensed electricians carry out the installation safely and cleanly, following all Australian regulations and best practice standards. Ceiling fans we install are correctly mounted, compliant in height (at least 2100 mm to the bottom of the blades), and designed for optimal airflow.
Finishing touches & cleanup: We leave your place clean, with everything working as it should.
Warranty & aftercare: All ceiling fan installations come with our lifetime labour guarantee, and you’re welcome to contact us for support, maintenance, or repairs anytime.

Keeping Your Ceiling Fan Working Perfectly

Our experienced and qualified electricians will always ensure that everything they install, including your ceiling fan, works perfectly before they leave. However, over time and with constant use, performance can deteriorate due to general wear. If the fan makes noises when in use and wobbles, you may be able to rectify the problem by removing dirt and dust, tightening loose blades and, if necessary, replacing worn or broken blades.

The structural support may also be inadequate, although that will not be the case for any fan we have installed. All our fans are fitted correctly, and we can check and maintain existing fans and carry out repairs when necessary. To ensure adequate airflow and a fan that works safely and well, contact Florance Electrical today. Read Less

Our Ceiling Fan Install Process

Fan wiring should always be done by a qualified electrician, so please do not try it yourself. Here is how we manage each job from first contact to completion.

Free site assessment and quote. We visit your home or business for a no-obligation consultation and quote.
Book your job. Once you are happy with the quote, we book a time that suits you.
Professional installation. Our licensed electricians install your fan safely and cleanly, following Australian regulations. Fans are correctly mounted at a compliant height, at least 2100 mm to the bottom of the blades. You can learn how to check ceiling fan height yourself.
Finishing touches. We clean up and leave everything working as it should.
Warranty and aftercare. Every installation comes with our lifetime labour guarantee, and you can contact us for support, maintenance or repairs anytime.

Want a fan fitted properly? Request a booking online or call (08) 8983 3000.

Ceiling Fan Repairs

You may not need a new fan just yet. We repair all brands of ceiling fans, spare parts are available for most of them, and where repair is the economical option, we will repair your existing fan.

Cannot get cabling in place because of access restrictions? We love a challenge. We look for creative solutions that avoid conduit or clip ducting where possible, and we can fit a remote controller if wall switches are not an option.

Can't get cabling in place due to access restrictions?

We absolutely LOVE a challenge. We have creative solutions to ensure that your ceiling fan is installed well and preferably without any conduit or clip ducting to use for cable access. We understand and agree with you, we hate conduit too! Another option is to install a remote controller if installing switches is not possible due to access restrictions.

Summer & winter settings explained

Did you know that you can reverse the direction of the ceiling fans from clockwise to anti-clockwise? This is done by moving the toggle switch on the side of the fan motor (whilst the fan is in the off position).

The standard anti-clockwise setting summer which is what most fans in Darwin are set to is used as the angle of the blades when running in this direction will pull hot air to the ceiling above the fan and push the cool air down whilst also circulating airflow throughout the room.

The winter setting is typically used in winter as the name suggests, however, we all know that our dry season simply isn’t that cold, so normally you would not need this setting. Due to the pitch of the blades when the motor rotation is reversed the opposite to the summer setting will happen. The cool air is pulled to the ceiling above the fan and the hot air pushed down.

We find that properties with rooms that are consistently air conditioned whilst occupied have fans set on winter to help circulate the cool air from an air conditioner that is not set to vertical swing and just facing into the room. Simply, we do not believe that this setting is required in Darwin, it is darn HOT.

Did you know to always start your fan on the top speed?

Something that not all electrician’s would think to share but in doing this you will extend the life of your ceiling fan. The wall capacitor is typically the first part of the fan circuit to fail and by starting on the high/top speed you will prolong the life of this capacitor.

A fan is simply a motor and when stopped requires more effort to start moving. The top speed setting on a ceiling fan bypasses the wall capacitor and gives the motor power to start without running through the capacitor.

Once the motor or “fan” is running fast, turn the controller down to the desired setting which is usually speed two. This will then engage the wall capacitor but it will not have the heavy wear and tear of the motor starting through it, rather just the wind resistance slowly reducing the fan speed without the high motor load. The lowest and middle speed both run through this capacitor.

We have made the below video that explains these steps well.

Summer and Winter Fan Settings

Most fans in Darwin run on the standard anticlockwise summer setting, which pushes cool air down and circulates airflow through the room. You can reverse the direction using the toggle switch on the side of the fan motor, with the fan switched off. Our dry season is not that cold, so most homes will not need the winter setting.

Lighting With Your Ceiling Fan

Need lighting that is energy efficient? Replacing installing light fittings in your home or office with high-quality LED lights that adhere to safety standards and offer significant energy savings and heat reduction.

A fan combined with a light is often an excellent option: stylish, functional and versatile. We can also help with sensor lights, downlights, pool and garden lighting, and we offer free lighting advice. Explore our dimmer switches and security lighting options.

Our Darwin electricians will perform a free safety check and recommend the best lighting solutions for your property, from commercial exit and emergency lighting to outdoor entertaining areas in your home or business.

Convenience can also be achieved through smart lighting choices. We can provide solutions for automating lighting “scenes” that at a click of a button could trigger different lights at different lumen levels throughout areas you commonly use at certain times or events based on your input or usage habits.

Tired of juggling keys in the dark when you leave the house early or arrive home late? Time is an asset and your time is important, enjoy convenience and install sensor lighting and as an added benefit protect your property at the same time. Sensor lighting is a fantastic deterrent for opportunistic or unwanted visitors.

Feel secure that even if sensor lighting has not deterred a persistent opportunistic visitor that you will be safe seeing that they are there without having to stumble out in to the dark.

Why Choose Florance Electrical

Lifetime labour guarantee on every installation
Free quotes and free cooling design tips
4.9 stars from 472 Google reviews
Locally owned by born and bred Territorians

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an electrician to install a ceiling fan?

Yes. Regulations require a qualified electrician to carry out this type of work, and doing it yourself can be dangerous. Our licensed electricians install fans safely, to Australian regulations and best practice, and check everything works perfectly before they leave your property.

Can you install a fan on a sloping or timber beam ceiling?

Yes. We install fans on exposed timber beams, raked ceilings and standard plasterboard ceilings. Sloping ceilings usually suit a Hangsure mount so the fan hangs straight, while flat ceilings usually suit a J-hook mount. Our electricians will advise the best option for your ceiling.

Can you repair my existing ceiling fan?

Often, yes. We repair all brands of ceiling fans, and spare parts are available for most of them. If there is an economical way to repair your fan, we will do that instead of selling you a replacement. Call us for a free quote.

How much does ceiling fan installation cost in Darwin?

Pricing depends on the fan model you choose. As a guide, installation typically ranges from roughly $350 to $800 plus GST, depending on the model and its features. Most installs take around 30 minutes to an hour. Call us for a free quote for your home.