How much does Ceiling Fan Installation cost?

The ceiling fan installation price usually ranges from $100 to $200 depending on the type of fan and number of fans being installed. The complexity of the process also impacts the price. If the electrician has to install new wiring and the fan has lights attached, that can increase the ceiling fan installation cost.

Ceiling Fan Costs in Australia 

Ceiling fans must be installed by qualified, licensed, electricians to meet proper Australian standards. Licensed electricians charge about $75 an hour to install a simple ceiling fan. For more complicated ceiling fan installations, the fee may rise to $80 or more an hour. Should you request several fans be installed at once, the hourly rate could go down to $70. 

Since there are several factors that influence Australian ceiling fan costs, here are average ranges that Oneflare customers have paid for their different ceiling fan installation and repair jobs. 

Several factors have an impact on the cost to install a ceiling fan. They include:

The Size of Fan – The cost of installing a ceiling fan is less for smaller fans and more for large ones.

The Brand of Fan – Some brands of fans require complex, intricate, electrical wiring. Those cost more to install

The Type of Fan – Installing fans with lights, remote controls and other types of features is more challenging and time-consuming. This increases the ceiling fans installation cost.

Number of Fans Installed – Many electricians offer discounts for customers who have more than one ceiling fan installed at one time. Installing one may cost $165 but having two of them installed could be less than $300.

The Experience And Qualifications of The Installer – Very experienced, highly qualified, electricians often charge more than young electricians with little experience when it comes to installing ceiling fans.

The Amount and Type of Labour Required – The price to install ceiling fan can increase significantly if the electrician has to cut through ceilings and walls, run wires and put electrical fixtures in place. That can make the electrician ceiling fan installation cost go from $70 an hour to $95 an hour.

Fan Replacement – When the electrician simply has to remove an old ceiling fan and replace it with another one of the same types of fan, the cost to replace ceiling fan can be between $125 and $165.

Installing Brand New Fan with No Pre-Existing Fixture – The highest ceiling fan installation price is reserved for installing brand new fans where there is no pre-existing fixture. That means the electrician has to make holes, run wires inside walls and ceiling and put fixtures in place. That type of ceiling fan installation can cost $650 to $850 for each fan.

Additional features – The more features a ceiling fan has, the more its installation will cost. Ceiling fans with lights, remote controls and wall switches tend to be more expensive to install. Installation of a standard ceiling fan might be $100 to $165. If the electrician has to do difficult, complicated, rewiring, put in new or additional wiring for a wall switch, work in hard to access areas or areas with very high ceilings, the cost of installing a ceiling fan can soar to $450 to $650 or more.

Two indoor Tahitian ceiling fans. | Source: Neon Electrical

In Australia, the price range for ceiling fans vary significantly from about $50 to $1,000 or more. The price is determined by the type and complexity of the fan. Common examples of ceiling fans average prices include:

Two outdoor ceiling fans. | Source: Mr Bright Side Electrical

When it comes to comfort in the Australian heat, air conditioning is far superior to ceiling fans. However, that level of luxury comes at a steep price. Here’s a quick comparison of the average rates:

• Ceiling Fan – Average price is $135 to $300
• Air Conditioner – Average price is $300 to $5,500.

Good ceiling fans can cost around $200 and another $165 to install depending on their complexity. However, even a small window unit air conditioner can cost $300 or more. A whole-house unit can easily cost you about $5,500. Add in ductwork and installation cost of between $500 and $2,500 and high-end air conditioning systems can easily cost between $10,000 and $30,000.

Hiring the right ceiling fan installer is essential. However, there are several things you must know. They include:

How to Create an Accurate Estimate

• Research ceiling fan installation prices in your area
• Speak to several electricians
• Find out what family and friends paid to have ceiling fans installed

Hiring an Electrician

• Make a list of local electricians
• Identify which ones have experience doing ceiling fan installation
• Make sure they have the proper qualifications and licenses

Licensing and Qualifications

In Australia, you need a licensed electrician to install your ceiling fans. Unlicensed electrical work can endanger you and your loved one’s health and safety in addition to being unlawful. To install ceiling fans, the class license electricians can hold are:

• Electrical Practitioner
• Electrical Contractor
• Engineer – Electrical
• Electrical Worker

How Much Does It Cost To Run A Ceiling Fan?

It costs as little as $0.01 an hour in electricity to run a ceiling fan. Running an air conditioning system costs an average of between $0.36 to $0.70 an hour to cool a 36 square metre room and between $2.45 and $3.45 an hour to cool an entire house or business depending what temperature you want in the space and the electricity usage rate in your city.

* The cost data is based on Oneflare and third-party sources