# Ceiling Fans — Rozelle, NSW 2039
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Ceiling and exhaust fans supplied and installed

New ceiling fan going up? Replacing an old one? We handle everything - bracing, wiring, wall controllers and remotes - and leave it running silently the first time.

## Local context
Rozelle sits in Inner West, Sydney. Postcode 2039, coordinates -33.8615, 151.1707.
Nearby landmarks: Darling Street, Callan Park, Rozelle Bay.
Common property types: Federation terraces, waterfront apartments.
We also service: Strathfield, Strathfield South, Homebush, Homebush West, Burwood, Croydon.

## What's included
- Ceiling fan supply and install (any brand)
- Replacement of old or noisy fans
- Adding fans to existing light points
- Wall controller and remote setup
- Bathroom exhaust fan and heat/light install
- Ducted exhaust to eaves for real moisture removal

## Overview
A properly installed ceiling fan makes a Sydney summer bearable without cranking the air-con. We install every major brand — Hunter Pacific, Beacon, Fanco, Big Ass Fans, Martec — with the correct bracing between the joists so there's no wobble, no droop and no dust cascade twelve months later. If you're replacing a noisy, dying fan we take the old one and its remote away and leave the new one balanced and silent from day one.
Adding a fan where there's currently only a light? That's a bracing and wiring job, not just a swap. We install a proper fan-rated bracket rated for the extra weight and torque, run a switch drop if you want a wall controller instead of a remote, and reconfigure the ceiling rose to carry both the fan and the light on separate switches.
Bathroom exhaust fans get the same care — we duct them properly to the eaves rather than blowing damp air into the roof cavity (a huge cause of mould in Sydney terraces). Combined fan/light/heat units are a specialty; we install the switching, isolate the heat lamps to their own RCBO, and vent the moisture where it belongs.

## Fixed pricing
$220–$480 AUD per fan installed. Workmanship warranty 24 months. Typical on-site duration ~1.5 hours.

## Symptoms we hear about
- AC fan humming, wobbling or slowing on hot nights
- Pull-cord broken off inside the housing
- Remote randomly triggering the neighbour's fan
- Bedroom warm even with air-con running (no ceiling circulation)

## Common causes
- Loose bracket screwed into plaster, not a joist
- Dry bearings on a 10+ year-old motor
- Non-DC fan on a general dimmer circuit
- Missing bracket rated for the fan's weight and torque

## How we handle it
1. **Inspect the mount** — We check the ceiling above the fan for a proper joist mount or a rated fan bracket.
2. **Isolate and remove** — Circuit off at the board, fan removed, ceiling penetration checked and reinforced.
3. **Install rated bracket** — We fit a fan-rated bracket direct to structure — never rely on plaster.
4. **Wire the new fan** — Terminated to the fan loop, controller matched to the motor type (DC needs a DC controller).
5. **Balance and test** — Fan balanced with the blade weights, controller paired, and every speed tested for hum and wobble.

## Applicable standards
- AS/NZS 3000:2018 — general wiring rules
- AS/NZS 60335.2.80 — safety of ceiling fans

## Seasonal note
Order fans by late spring — supply and installer availability tighten sharply once the first 30 °C week hits.

## Recent anonymised jobs
### Outdoor alfresco fan on a covered deck
Alfresco area in Rozelle needed an outdoor-rated fan over the dining table. We ran a new outlet from a nearby circuit, sealed the ceiling penetration and installed an IP-rated fan with remote.
Outcome: Weatherproof fan, remote control, ready for summer.. Approx. 150 minutes on site.

### Bedroom ceiling fan with wall control
Family in Rozelle needed a quiet fan in the main bedroom. We removed the existing rose, installed a DC fan on a rated bracket and wired a dedicated wall controller — no pull-cord dangling.
Outcome: DC fan installed, 6-speed wall control, near-silent running.. Approx. 90 minutes on site.

## FAQs
**Can I put a fan where a light currently is?**
Usually yes - but the mounting point must be braced for the extra weight and torque. We install a proper fan-rated bracket between joists as part of the install.

**Wall switch or remote?**
Both work. Wall controllers give speed + light dimming without hunting for a remote. RF remotes are great for retrofits where running a new switch wire is expensive.

**Do you install bathroom exhaust fans?**
Yes - including 3-in-1 fan/light/heat units, ducted properly to the eaves. NSW regs require exhausts to vent outside, not the roof cavity.

**How long does it take?**
60-90 minutes for a straight fan swap. 2-3 hours if we're adding a new circuit, wall switch, or bracing.

**What size fan do I need for my room?**
As a rule: rooms up to 12m² use a 48-52" fan, 12-20m² use a 54-56" fan, and larger rooms need 60"+ or two smaller fans. We measure and recommend on the quote.

**DC or AC motor — does it matter?**
DC fans use around 70% less power, run much quieter, offer more speeds and typically include a remote as standard. They cost a bit more up front and are worth it if the fan will run a lot.