# Ceiling Fans — Strathfield, NSW 2135
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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
Strathfield sits in Inner West, Sydney. Postcode 2135, coordinates -33.8792, 151.0925.
Nearby landmarks: Strathfield Square, Strathfield Station, Bressington Park.
Common property types: Federation homes, post-war brick, apartments.
Large stock of Federation-era homes with original wiring — ceramic fuseboards and unshielded VIR cabling are still common finds.
We also service: Strathfield South, Homebush, Homebush West, Burwood, Croydon, Croydon Park.

## 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
### Fan-light combo replacing an old batten holder
A bedroom in Strathfield only had a bare batten holder and no fan. We installed a fan-light combo on a proper ceiling brace, wired a separate fan and light control and patched the ceiling rose. Strathfield falls inside postcode 2135 on our Inner West route, so we quote up front and finish to AS/NZS 3000 with a compliance certificate. Most of the housing on this side of Strathfield is Federation homes, so we planned cable routes and fixing points around that before touching a tool.
Outcome: Fan and light on separate switches, ceiling properly braced.. Approx. 120 minutes on site.

### High-void fan with extension rod for a raked ceiling
A living room in Strathfield had a raked ceiling too high for a standard fan mount. We fitted an extended down-rod, confirmed blade clearance and wired a wall control within easy reach. Large stock of Federation-era homes with original wiring — ceramic fuseboards and unshielded VIR cabling are still common finds. Postcode 2135 is on our daily Inner West run, and every ceiling fans job there is quoted up front and completed to AS/NZS 3000.
Outcome: Fan mounted safely at the right height, smooth wall control.. Approx. 150 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.

## Reviews
Aggregate: 5/5 across 195 Google reviews.
- Shirish Shetty (5/5, 2026-06-01): Absolutely outstanding electrician and genuinely one of the best people to work with. He diagnosed and fixed the issue within a couple of hours. He was professional, efficient, and reliable.
- Jie Z (Jessica) (5/5, 2026-06-01): VERY HIGHLY recommend! We had an issue with power at home and needed someone urgently to restore the electricity service. They responded quickly, showed up on time, and got everything back up and running without any hassle.
- Vin J (5/5, 2026-03-01): I highly recommend Joe, he's very skilled, kind and does honest work. He did a massive last minute job for us, installing an entire 17.4kw ducted aircon system after our old unit broke.
- Jennifer Cornish (5/5, 2025-11-01): Exceptional Service - Highly Recommend! I contacted Joe from Empire Electrical to install new powerpoints and downlights. His professionalism, punctuality, and thoroughness stood out.
- Jasmin Cumming (5/5, 2025-07-01): I am so glad I called Empire Electrical. Joe is a very honest person which is hard to come by. He explained everything to me and charged me an incredibly fair price.