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Best Ceiling Fans
If you’re looking for a way to keep cool in the warmer months that’s cost-effective and long-term, you could be in the market for a good, reliable ceiling fan. Continue Reading...
Best Ceiling Fan
With an overwhelming majority of reviewers rating the Fanco Eco Silent DC 5 stars, this is a powerful ceiling fan that’s also quiet and economical.
Price (RRP) $305.00
- Build Quality4.3 (48)
- Value for Money4.2 (49)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.3 (39)
- Noise Level4.2 (50)
- Power4.6 (31)
- FeaturesLights and Remote Control
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Power18 W
The Fanco Urban 2 offers a range of options that makes it versatile and popular addition to indoor rooms, during both winter and summer months.
Price (RRP) $279.00
- Build Quality4.7 (26)
- Value for Money4.7 (28)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.6 (22)
- Noise Level4.7 (27)
- Power4.9 (16)
- FeaturesLights and Remote Control
- Blade MaterialMetal
- Body MaterialMetal
- Blade Diameter1,320 mm
- Colour / FinishWhite
If you're looking for a compromise between keeping comfortably cool (or warm) and reducing your environmental footprint, the energy-efficient Fanco Eco Breeze DC may be able to help.
Price (RRP) $299.00
- Build Quality4.7 (33)
- Value for Money4.6 (36)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.8 (27)
- Noise Level4.6 (37)
- Power4.8 (25)
- FeaturesRemote Control and Timer
- Blade MaterialPlastic
- Body MaterialPlastic
- Blade Diameter1,320 mm
- Colour / FinishWhite, Black, Koa, Black with Koa Blades
Fanco Infinity-I
· includes 2 listingsDesigned with a distinct Scandinavian style, the all-season Fanco Infinity-I Range is both aesthetically pleasing and affordable at $349.
Price (RRP) $369.00 to $439.00
- Build Quality4.3 (20)
- Value for Money3.8 (20)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.5 (16)
- Noise Level4.5 (18)
- Power4.4 (10)
- Blade MaterialPlastic
- Body MaterialPlastic
- Blade Diameter1,220 mm to 1,370 mm
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Power35 W
- Build Quality5.0 (14)
- Value for Money4.9 (14)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (11)
- Noise Level5.0 (14)
- Power5.0 (13)
- FeaturesRemote Control and Timer
- Blade MaterialPlastic
- Body MaterialMetal
- Blade Diameter1,420 mm
- Colour / FinishBlack, Koa, White
- Power40 W
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Designed with handcrafted timber blades, the Fanco Wynd DC fans offers a chic addition to your home’s décor, as well as effective fan functionality.
Price (RRP) $499.00
- Build Quality4.5 (17)
- Value for Money4.3 (15)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (15)
- Noise Level4.6 (17)
- Power5.0 (4)
- FeaturesRemote Control
- Blade MaterialWood
- Body MaterialMetal
- Blade Diameter1,370 mm
- Colour / FinishOil Rubbed Bronze
- Power25 W
Latest review: Delivery was quick, had the fan installed last week and tried all functions. Ours does not have a light and looks amazing. It is so quiet and still has great air
- Build Quality4.9 (12)
- Value for Money5.0 (12)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (11)
- Noise Level4.7 (12)
- Power4.7 (10)
Latest review: Fan is very easy to use, silent and a powerful motor. is small amount of rattling on the highest speed though, but very rarely put it on the highest
Price (RRP) $629.00
- Build Quality4.9 (12)
- Value for Money4.8 (12)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (10)
- Noise Level4.9 (11)
- Power4.9 (9)
ALDI Ceiling Fan
· includes 12 listingsPrice (RRP) $89.99 to $499.00
- Build Quality3.9 (20)
- Value for Money3.0 (22)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.7 (17)
- Noise Level3.9 (20)
- Power3.2 (13)
- Blade MaterialPolymer, Wood and Aluminium
- Body MaterialMetal and Polymer
- Blade Diameter1,220 mm to 1,828 mm
- Colour / FinishBlack, Black or White, Brown or Cream, Matte Black, Walnut, White, White (Whitsunday) or Walnut (Burleigh), White or Black and White or Brown
- Power30 W, 32 W, 35 W, 37 W, 45 W, 50 W, 54 W, 60 W and 68 W
Latest review: Just had this fan installed. Impressed at how silent the fan runs even at top speed. Also love that you can change the LED light output to different levels of brightness. The included remote is easy
- Build Quality4.7 (6)
- Value for Money4.7 (6)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.8 (6)
- Noise Level5.0 (6)
- Power4.8 (5)
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Fanco Luna Series
· includes 2 listingsLatest review: We're really happy with this fan. It clears the steam quickly and quietly from our good sized bathroom. It also doesn't seem to suffer strain from back pressure on windy days like our old fan did.
- Build Quality5.0 (6)
- Value for Money4.6 (5)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (3)
- Noise Level4.5 (6)
- Power5.0 (2)
Fanaway Evo 1 / 2 / 3
· includes 3 listingsWhile the Fanaway Evo series of ceiling fans with clear, retractable blades sounds innovative and chic, reviewers discover it has a dangerous design flaw.
Price (RRP) $369.00 to $649.00
- Build Quality2.1 (15)
- Value for Money1.9 (13)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 2.1 (14)
- Noise Level3.3 (14)
- Power3.6 (11)
- Blade MaterialPolymer
- Body MaterialMetal
- Blade Diameter1,220 mm
- Colour / FinishSilver/White and White/Silver
- Power60 W
Although Arlec advertises its CSF120AO as a heavy duty ‘quality bladed fan,’ the 2.4-star rating afforded to it by reviewers may imply otherwise.
Price (RRP) $208.89
- Build Quality1.4 (8)
- Value for Money1.3 (7)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 1.7 (6)
- Noise Level2.3 (6)
- Power1.4 (5)
- Blade MaterialMetal
- Body MaterialMetal
- Blade Diameter1,200 mm
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Power60 W
Latest review: We installed three of these fans, which looked fantastic and worked well for two years until two of the remote receivers failed within a month of one another. The receivers only have a 12-month
- Build Quality4.3 (3)
- Value for Money4.3 (3)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (3)
- Noise Level5.0 (3)
- Power5.0 (3)
Are ceiling fans a good idea?
While they will incur an initial installation cost, ceiling fans are cheaper to run than an air conditioner and are also more environmentally friendly. If you prefer your cooling a bit more powerful, a ceiling fan can complement a split system, ducted or portable air conditioner.
Here are some things to consider when deciding whether a ceiling fan is right for a room:
Ceiling height: For an indoor ceiling fan to be suitable, it needs to satisfy safety standards. This means a prospective room you want to cool should be at least 2.1-2.4 metres in height from floor to ceiling. If your room falls within this range, a low-profile ceiling fan will be better as it will sit flush to the ceiling. If your ceiling is much higher than 2.4m from the floor, you’ll probably need an extension rod to lower the blades.
Your ceiling doesn’t have to be flat - it can be sloping or vaulted as there is a special fitting method that caters to different ceiling types.
Room size: Choose a ceiling fan that’s the right size for your room. A larger room needs a ceiling fan with longer blades. This is more important than the number of blades a ceiling fan has. A too-small ceiling fan will be ineffective, and conversely, one that’s too large for the room might blast you so thoroughly it feels like you’re standing in front of an airplane propeller.
Reversible rotation: These work like reverse cycle air conditioners in that they help circulate warm air in winter as well as cool air in summer
Noise level: Also consider how quiet you want your new ceiling fan to be. The amount of noise made will be partially determined by the blade material. Plastic and timber fans are quieter than metal fans, so are suited to bedrooms. However, metal fans are more powerful and offer better airflow.
Indoor use: While you can also buy ceiling fans for outdoor use, ensure that if you do so, you buy a model specially purposed for using outside. Indoor fans are not designed to weather the elements, and aren't protected against moisture. This can cause an electrical fire if they touch water; obviously dangerous.
Appearances: Since a ceiling fan will be a long-term investment, it makes sense for it to model an aesthetic you like. You might want to go classic and timeless with a black ceiling fan. Alternatively, you can coordinate with a an existing design scheme, for example by choosing a chic timber fan for a Scandi-inspired living room.
Mod cons: You can opt for a ceiling fan with a light and remote, which means you can operate it from the comfort of your bed. The light is integrated into the centre of the fan and can also be remote-control operated. The alternative to a ceiling fan with a remote is a pull-cord or a wall switch.
Ceiling fans offer plenty of versatility for a variety of rooms and cooling preferences. You can scroll down to experiment with the filters on the left hand side and select which features you prefer. This will bring up ceiling fan reviews on the right side, for models that tick your boxes.