Electrical
Ceiling fan installation in Brisbane
In a Brisbane summer a ceiling fan does a genuine amount of work. Moving air across skin makes a room feel several degrees cooler than the thermostat says, which is why a fan and an air-conditioner together usually cost less to run than air-conditioning alone.
- Licence 90673
- ARCtick L169731
- Fully insured
The install itself is about three things: a mounting point that can carry the load, blade height and clearance that suit the room, and a fan that is balanced so it runs quiet.
What it covers
What's included.
Mounting and support
Fixed to a mounting point capable of carrying the weight and the movement, not just to plasterboard.
Blade clearance
Height and wall clearance checked against the room and the ceiling before installation.
Replacing an existing fan
Old fan removed and the new one fitted to the existing point where the support is suitable.
New fan points
Where there is no existing point, a new one run from a suitable circuit.
Speed control and remotes
Wall controllers or remote receivers wired and set up, including fan and light on separate control.
Exhaust fans
Bathroom and laundry exhaust fans installed and vented.
Why people call
Common reasons for this job.
- A room is stuffy and still through summer
- An existing fan wobbles, ticks, hums or has become noisy
- Air-conditioning is running harder than it needs to
- A bedroom has a light point but no fan
- A bathroom holds steam and the mirror stays fogged
- A fan is being replaced as part of a room refresh
Worth acting on
Signs something is wrong.
- A visible wobble at any speed
- Ticking, grinding or a rising hum
- A fan that has slowed or will not start on low
- Movement in the ceiling around the mounting point
How Hoff works
The approach.
The mounting point is the part that matters most and the part nobody sees. A ceiling fan is a moving load and it needs to be fixed to something that can carry it, so Hoff checks what is above the ceiling before committing to a position.
Blade clearance gets checked against the room. Too low is a hazard, too high and the airflow never reaches you. In rooms with raked or high ceilings the drop rod length is chosen rather than defaulted.
A new fan that wobbles is almost always a balance or mounting issue rather than a faulty fan, so it gets balanced on the day rather than left for you to live with.
Installing or replacing a ceiling fan is electrical work requiring a licensed electrical contractor. The circuit is tested on completion and certified.
Suitable for
Where this comes up.
Ceiling fans questions.
Yes. Where the existing mounting point is sound and suitable for the new fan, replacement is straightforward. If the support is not adequate, Hoff will tell you what is needed.
Usually yes, but it depends on the mounting support above the ceiling and the circuit. Both get checked before quoting.
Almost always mounting or balance rather than a faulty fan. A new install should be balanced on the day so it runs without a visible wobble.
Yes, and it is a sensible combination. Moving air lets you run the air-conditioner at a higher set point for the same comfort.
Yes, using fans rated for outdoor or covered outdoor use. A standard indoor fan is not suitable for a patio.
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