Ceiling Fan Installation in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs
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Electrx Electricians supply and install ceiling fans in homes across Melbourne’s west, from Brooklyn, Altona and Footscray through to Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Point Cook and Caroline Springs. We can fit a fan where you already have a light, install a new fan point from scratch, or take down an old fan and put a new one in its place. Call us on 0447 139 493 or send through a quote request, and tell us which rooms you want fans in and what is in the ceiling now.
How Ceiling Fan Installation Works
A ceiling fan installation follows the same steps whether we are fitting one bedroom fan or a full set through the house.
- We switch off the power to the circuit at the switchboard before any work begins.
- We take down the existing light fitting or old fan and check the ceiling point, the cabling and the switch.
- We fit a fan-rated mounting bracket that is fixed to a ceiling joist, because a fan is heavier than a light fitting and it moves and vibrates while it runs.
- We assemble the fan, connect it to the supply and set up the wall control or remote.
- We restore the power and test every speed, the light if your fan has one, and reverse mode.
Our vans carry the brackets, cabling, switches and controllers that most standard fan installations need, so most fans go in on a single visit without a second trip for parts.
Supply and Install, or We Fit the Ceiling Fan You Have Bought
You can buy the fan yourself and have us install it, or we can supply the fan as well. Electrx Electricians are Beacon Lighting Preferred Electricians, so if you would like help choosing, we can recommend a Beacon Lighting fan that suits the size of the room, the ceiling height and what you want to spend.
Ceiling Fans We Install
Indoor ceiling fans for bedrooms, living rooms and home offices
We match the fan size to the room and install it with the correct bracket, wiring and switching so the fan runs balanced and quiet.
Outdoor and alfresco ceiling fans
Pergolas, covered decks and outdoor entertaining areas need a fan with an IP rating that suits the moisture and weather the area gets. We install IP-rated outdoor fans for these spaces, and we also install outdoor lighting.
Ceiling fans with built-in LED lights
A fan with a light gives you cooling and lighting from one ceiling point. We wire the fan and the light so each one works on its own control.
Separate wall switches for the fan and the light
If the room has only one light switch, we can run a separate switch leg so the fan and the light each have their own switch on the wall plate. You will not need a pull cord to change anything.
Remote controls and wall controllers
We set up the remote or the wall-mounted controller so you can change the speed, use the timer if your fan has one, and switch to reverse mode for winter.
Ceiling fan replacement
If your old fan wobbles, makes a noise or simply looks dated, we remove it, check that the bracket and wiring are still in good condition, and install the new fan with everything tested.
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Installing a Ceiling Fan Where You Have a Light Fitting
Most rooms already have a light point in the ceiling, and that is usually where the fan goes. A light fitting and a ceiling fan are very different loads, though. A light fitting is small and stays still, while a fan is much heavier and turns all day, so it cannot hang from the old light bracket. We replace the light mounting with a fan-rated brace fixed to the ceiling joist.
In older homes around Essendon, Kensington and Ascot Vale, the wiring behind the ceiling can be decades old. If we find cabling that needs upgrading before the fan can go in safely, we show you what we found and explain the extra work and its cost before we do any of it. If your home still has old cotton-insulated wiring, our article on cotton wiring explains why it matters.
Installing a Ceiling Fan Where There Is No Existing Point
If the room has no light point where you want the fan, we run new cabling from the circuit to a new ceiling point and add a switch. This takes longer than a straight swap because we need access through the roof space or the ceiling, and the access available in your home is one of the things that decides the price.
Book Your Ceiling Fan Installation
Tell us which rooms you want fans in, whether a light or an old fan is there now, and whether you already have the fans. Bill or one of the team will come back to you with a quote for the installation. Call 0447 139 493 or email info@electrx.com.au.
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What Decides the Cost of Ceiling Fan Installation in Melbourne
The price of ceiling fan installation depends on a few things we check when you call or when we visit:
- whether a light point or an old fan is already in place, or a new point and new cabling are needed
- how easy the roof space or ceiling is to get into, and the ceiling height
- whether you want separate switching for the fan and the light, or a remote or wall controller
- whether the fan is indoors or in an outdoor area that needs an IP-rated fan
- how many fans you are having installed at the same visit
- whether we supply the fan or you have bought it already
We give you a quote before any work starts, and if we find something during the installation that changes the work, we explain it and confirm the price with you first.
Choosing the Right Ceiling Fan for Your Room
The size of the fan matters more than most people expect. A fan that is too small for the room only moves air in a tight circle underneath it, and a fan that is too large can look out of proportion and feel draughty. As a general guide, 48-inch fans suit bedrooms and smaller rooms, while 52 to 56-inch fans suit open-plan living areas, large lounges and combined kitchen and dining spaces. Ceiling height matters too. A room with a ceiling lower than 2.4 metres usually needs a flush-mount or low-profile fan so the blades sit at a safe and comfortable height.
The other choice is the motor. AC motor fans are the traditional type, and they are reliable, easy to find and cheaper to buy. DC motor fans cost more, but they run more quietly, use less power and usually come with more speed settings and a remote as standard. For bedrooms, where noise matters most, a DC motor fan is usually worth the extra cost. For an outdoor area, check that the fan has an IP rating for outdoor use, because not every fan is built for a covered but open-air space.
Licensed Ceiling Fan Installation and Your Certificate of Electrical Safety
A ceiling fan is wired into your home’s fixed wiring, so in Victoria it has to be installed by a licensed electrician working for a Registered Electrical Contractor. Energy Safe Victoria licenses electrical workers in Victoria and registers electrical contractors. Electrx Electricians hold Registered Electrical Contractor licence REC 31135, and our A-grade licensed electricians install every fan to the AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules. When the installation is finished, we give you a Certificate of Electrical Safety, the legal document that records the electrical work we did at your property.
Ceiling Fan Installation Across Melbourne’s Western Suburbs
We are based at 2a/46-50 Buchanan Rd, Brooklyn, and we install ceiling fans across the western suburbs and through to the CBD and Sunbury, including:
- Altona, Altona North and Altona Meadows
- Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Tarneit and Truganina
- Point Cook, Laverton, Williamstown and Newport
- Footscray, Yarraville, Seddon and Braybrook
- Caroline Springs, Deer Park, Derrimut and Taylors Lakes
- Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale and Kensington
If your suburb is not on the list, give us a call and we will let you know whether we cover it.
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