DC ceiling fans
Quiet, six speeds, reverse, and a fraction of the power of an old AC fan. Timber, white or black blades. Our default for bedrooms and living rooms.
Ceiling fans · Brisbane east
Ceiling fan installation, Brisbane.
Cool rooms, quiet fans.
New DC fans, fan and light combos, outdoor and high-ceiling installs, and repairs for the wobbly, noisy or dead. Fixed price before we start, fan-rated mount every time.
~70%
Less power, DC fan vs AC fan
12-month
Workmanship guarantee
$20M
Public liability insured
5.0
5-star Google reviews
Why we fit DC fans
Six speeds, silent, and it runs backwards in winter
A DC motor sips power, has no hum, and gives you fine control. Play with it.
Summer. Blades push air down over you. Moving air feels three or four degrees cooler, so the aircon can sit higher or stay off.
Most DC fans we fit have six speeds and reverse on the remote. An old AC fan has three speeds on a wall dial and hums on the lowest one.
Plan your fans
Which size, and what does it cost to run?
Rough answers you can play with now. We confirm on the walkthrough.
4m
3.5m
2.7m
A starting point. Blade tips need clear space from walls and light fittings, and fans must sit at least 2.1 m above the floor, which is what decides the mount.
Starting point
1300 mm
one fan · 52-inch blades · 14.0 m²
Standard mount
The fan's own short rod puts the blades about 2.3 m up, where they move the most air.
What we install
Ceiling fan installation across Brisbane: every fan, every ceiling
Real photos from our own jobs where we have them.
Fan and light combos
One fitting, two jobs. Wired so the light and fan switch separately where the cabling allows, with a remote or wall control.
High and raked ceilings
Extension rods sized to the ceiling so the blades sit down where they move the air. Properly braced to structure.
Outdoor and deck fans
Outdoor-rated motors and blades for decks, patios and alfresco areas. Coastal-rated where the salt air asks for it.
Bathroom 3-in-1 units
Exhaust, heat lamps and light in one unit, ducted to outside so the steam actually leaves the room.
Commercial and large-format
Big-diameter fans for gyms, warehouses and sheds. Moves a room's worth of air on a trickle of power.
Wobbling, noisy or dead?
Most fan problems are a quick repair
- Usually a repair
It wobbles
Unbalanced blades or a loose mounting bracket. It gets worse over time.
Rebalance the blades, tighten or replace the bracket
- Usually a repair
It hums, clicks or grinds
A hum on low is the capacitor. A grind is the bearings on the way out.
New capacitor is a quick fix. Bearings usually mean a new fan
- Usually a repair
The light works, the fan does not
Failed capacitor or a dead wall control. The motor is often fine.
Test, replace the capacitor or control, done in one visit
- Usually a repair
The remote stopped responding
Receiver in the canopy has failed or lost its pairing.
Re-pair or replace the receiver
- A layout fix
Downlights strobe through the blades
A downlight behind a spinning fan flickers the whole room.
Move the light, move the fan, or a fan with its own light
- Usually a new fan
Old three-speed dial, want a remote
The wall dial is the old AC controller. Swapping to DC gives you six speeds and a remote.
DC fan on the existing wiring, old switch kept as the isolator
How a fan job runs
From dial to remote in one visit
Step 01
Check the ceiling
What is up there now, how the fan will fix to structure, ceiling height, and where the downlights sit so nothing strobes.
Step 02
Pick the fan, fix the price
Size for the room, DC unless there is a reason not to, light or no light, remote or wall control. One written price.
Step 03
Fan-rated mount, balanced
Hook and bracket rated for the weight and movement of a fan. Blades balanced, canopy tidy, old fitting removed and taken away.
Step 04
Test every speed and hand over
Every speed, reverse, the light and the remote tested, then signed off under our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Straight answer on cost
What sets the price of a fan job
From$350
for a ceiling fan, supplied and installed, GST included. Fixed written price before any work starts.
Fan quotes swing between sparkies because the job is mostly access and switching. Ours start from $350 a fan, supplied and installed with GST included. Here is what moves it. One fixed written price before we start, and installing several fans at once brings the per-fan price down.
- Replacing a fan or light in the same spot, or a brand new position that needs a cable run
- Ceiling height and pitch: standard, low profile, or an extension rod on a raked ceiling
- A light in the fan, and whether it needs separate switching
- Fan supplied by us, or one you have already bought
Fan-rated mount, balanced, tested
Every fan hangs off a fan-rated hook fixed to structure, every blade set is balanced, and every speed is tested before we leave. Covered by our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
EC Licence 1502980 · $20M public liability
Recent fan work
Real jobs, real photos
Google reviews
Five stars from Brisbane locals
I would highly recommend ABS Electrical. Callum is very professional and knowledgeable and provided a excellent and prompt service at a competitive price installing solar system and electrical works.
Gregory Brazier
Google · Sept 2026
Punctual efficient and reasonably priced.
Therese Bretz
Google · Aug 2026
Cal installed a power point for a sauna. Was friendly, punctual and efficient. Will engage him for any future electrical work.
Zoe
Google · July 2026
Cal came out for an emergency loss of power and was prompt, fair pricing, found and solved the problem quickly. He also offered back up assistance if anything changed or lost power again he would be straight back. I would definitely recommend for all your electrical needs. Five star service all the way.
Maria Mazzeo
Google · June 2026
Very accommodating and friendly service.
Sandun
Google · Mar 2026
Cal did a great job putting up some new lights in my shop. Very professional, easy to work with, would definitely recommend.
Caleb Oliver
Google · Mar 2026
I can fully recommend Callum of ABS Electrical for his prompt and trustworthy service he provided today (Sunday). He went about his business in a totally professional manner. I would not hesitate to call him again if I had any electrical issues in the future.
David
Google · Dec 2025
Fast and high quality service at a good price. Highly recommend!
Sam Gooden
Google · Dec 2025
Cal did an excellent job upgrading the old switchboard in my house!
Ivan
Google · Oct 2025
Highly recommended!!! Cal did a fantastic job installing an air conditioner in my unit. Great work and professional service. I'll definitely be using their service again!
Masayo Kojima
Google · June 2025
Excellent service! Cal was punctual, knowledgeable, and got the job done quickly. Very professional and affordable. Highly recommend!
Emily Grace
Google · Mar 2025
A fantastic service! I could not be happier. Cal is friendly, efficient and a great electrician. Highly recommended!
Tracy Dudakov
Google · Mar 2025
I couldn't recommend ABS enough. The person they sent around was outstanding. High quality of work done fast and at very impressive prices. I will definitely be coming back to ABS for any future work required!
Jack McPherson
Google · Mar 2025
Very genuine workers, great service and they saved me money compared to the other quotes I received.
Sam Rowan
Google · Mar 2025
I highly recommend ABS! Cal did a fantastic job installing new ceiling fans, air conditioning, and power points. Work was completed efficiently, and he took the time to explain everything clearly. Cal offered great service, fair pricing, and a friendly attitude. I'll definitely be using ABS again!
Shiho Kagami
Google · Mar 2025
Very helpful. Sorted my electrical issue out quickly. Professional, polite and pleasant. Very happy with ABS' services. Highly recommend.
Amelia Robinson
Google · Mar 2025
Amazing experience with ABS! I had lights, fans and aircons installed. Very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend.
Kira
Google · Feb 2025
I've used ABS multiple times for plumbing, electrical, and general repairs. Every job was completed quickly, hassle-free, and at a better price than other quotes. The work has always been reliable with no issues afterward. Highly recommend and will continue using their services.
Nick
Google · Feb 2025
Highly recommend! I went through ABS as I needed a new AC unit installed. The guys at ABS looked after me and got it done quickly and professionally. Couldn't have asked for better service.
Liam Gould
Google · Feb 2025
Great work done by great people. Got a few fans installed, all done very professionally.
Gabe Armstrong
Google · Feb 2025
Common questions
Fan questions, answered straight
Send a photo of the room and the ceiling, and we will tell you what fan fits before anyone comes out.
It depends on the fault. Failed capacitors, faulty wall controls, and loose connections are usually repairable on the spot. If the motor itself has burnt out, replacement is normally the more economical option, and we tell you straight so your money goes on a new fan instead of an old one. Either way you get a fixed quote before any work starts.
Replacing an existing fan or light fitting with a new fan typically takes one to two hours. Installing a fan where there's no existing fitting takes longer because we need to run cabling and install a switch or remote receiver; we'll confirm the timeframe when we quote.
Both work. Supplied and installed, a ceiling fan starts from $350 with GST included. We can supply a quality fan suited to your room size and ceiling height, or install a fan you've already purchased. If you're buying your own, check the box states it's suitable for Australian conditions and give us a call if you're unsure before you buy.
Common causes are unbalanced blades, a loose mounting bracket, or worn motor bearings. Wobble and noise usually get worse over time and can indicate the fan wasn't installed correctly in the first place. We'll diagnose the cause and give you a fixed price to fix it properly.
Yes. Fan and light combos are one of the most common installs we do. We wire the fan and light on separate switching where the cabling allows, so you can run the fan without the light on.
Yes. ABS Electrical operates under Electrical Contractor Licence 1502980 with full public liability insurance. Every fan is installed by a licensed electrician; in Queensland it's illegal (and dangerous) to install a ceiling fan yourself.
Every installation and repair is backed by a minimum 12-month workmanship guarantee. If anything we did develops a fault inside that window, we come back and fix it at no cost to you. Manufacturer warranties on the fan itself sit on top of that.
DC, nearly every time. A DC motor uses around 70% less power than an old AC fan, has no hum on low, gives you six speeds and reverse on the remote, and starts cheaper to run from day one. AC fans still make sense where the budget is tight and the fan runs rarely. We will tell you straight for your rooms.
Roughly: 1200 mm (48 inch) for rooms under 12 m², 1300 mm (52 inch) for 12 to 20 m², 1500 mm (60 inch) for bigger living areas, and two fans for long open-plan rooms. Blade tips need clearance from walls and light fittings. Use the sizer on this page for a starting point and we confirm on the walkthrough.
Yes, with a low-profile fan. Fan blades have to sit at least 2.1 m above the floor, so on a 2.4 m ceiling there is no room for a rod. Hugger-style fans keep the blades tight to the ceiling and still move plenty of air.
Yes. High and pitched ceilings need an extension rod so the blades sit down in the living zone where they move air, and a bracket that lets the fan hang plumb from a sloped surface. We fix to the timber structure every time.
DC fans come with a remote, and most can add a wall-mounted controller if you would rather not lose it. We keep the existing light switch as the isolator, so the fan can always be turned off at the wall. Smart control via an app is available on many models if you want it.
Yes. Run the fan in reverse on low and it pulls air up through the middle and rolls the warm layer off the ceiling back down the walls, with no draught. Rooms feel warmer and the heater cycles less.
The downlight is behind the spinning blades, so the room strobes. It is a layout problem, and the fan itself is fine. The fix is moving the downlight, moving the fan, or fitting a fan with its own light, and we plan for it before we cut anything.
Get a fixed price
Tell us about the rooms
How many fans, what is on the ceiling now, and whether you want lights in them. We will come back with a fan recommendation and a fixed price.
- Fixed written quote before any work starts
- Price Match Guarantee on any written quote
- 12-month workmanship guarantee
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