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Ceiling Fan with Light Installation

$100

Extremely satisfied with the job Brad has done. Highly recommended!

Ceiling fans and light fittings installed

$300

Really satisfied with Alex’s work!!! He’s really easy to talk to and an affordable rate as well! Highly recommend this mate!!😊

Electrician to install ceiling fan/light, pendant lights this weekend

$5

Great work! Efficient and looks great. Very tidy.

Need a ceiling fan installed where an old one used to be

$150

Efficient fast and reliable service. Great to deal with!

Put together and install 2 ceiling fans with lights.

$200

Absolute excellent work and service. Thanks Alex!

Install 2 new Ceiling Fans (already supplied)

$100

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Ceiling fans save energy and lower your cooling costs when you compare them with air conditioning. Whether you're replacing an old ceiling fan or installing one for the first time, you need to hire a licensed electrician to do the job right.

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Top Ceiling Fan Installation related questions

Yes, the fan must be installed by a professionally skilled ceiling fan installers who knows how to wire a ceiling fan safely. As well as putting you at risk of electrocution, installing a ceiling fan yourself will invalidate your warranty.

Ceiling fans are a traditional and effective way of cooling rooms. The fan spins in a clockwise direction to draw warm air upwards and improve circulation in the room, which can lower temperatures by up to 5°C. Reversible ceiling fans can also be set to spin anti-clockwise to push warm air down and make rooms feel warmer in the winter.

Ceiling fans are an energy-efficient cooling option that use approximately the same energy as a 60-watt light bulb. You could save up to 40% on your electricity bill by combining air conditioning with a ceiling fan, as you can lower the thermostat while maintaining the same level of comfort.

The size and type of fan you need depends on the size of the space you need to cool or heat. A larger fan can circulate more air per minute. A fan with a cathedral canopy will have less wobble and noise than a fan with a bell canopy.

It normally takes around 1 hour to install a ceiling fan where there is an existing connection, but it can take longer if a new connection needs to be made or if the ceiling is difficult to access. If you're worried about ceiling fan installation cost, you should check whether your contractor charges by the hour or offers a flat rate.

The cost of the installation depends on how long it takes and how much work is involved. Installing a new fan costs more than replacing an existing fan, and it can cost more in an older property where more wiring may be needed. The average ceiling fan installation cost on Airtasker is between $125 – $265.

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What do fan installers do?

Even if you know how to install ceiling fan wiring, the installation must be done by a licensed electrician to avoid the danger of electrocution. If you're having more than one fan installed on the same day, each additional ceiling fan installation will usually cost less than the first.

Your electrician may also be able to help you install other types of fans around your home, such as an exhaust fan or outdoor fan, or other electrical fittings such as lighting.

Ceiling fan replacement

If you're replacing an older ceiling fan or your room already has a ceiling outlet, the electrician can complete a like-for-like ceiling fan installation. This usually takes less than an hour and involves removing the existing fan, assembling and installing the new fan and connecting the wiring. You should also your installer whether they will dispose of the old fan or if you need to do this yourself.

New connection

If you don't already have a ceiling fan and there is not a suitable connection in the ceiling, this will need to be set up before your ceiling fan can be installed. This takes longer and costs more than replacing an existing fan. The electrician will need to run wires through the walls and ceiling and to install wall switches.

Fan with lighting

The same ceiling outlet can power a light fitting and a fan if you want to save space in a smaller room or avoid clutter. Ceiling fan and light packages can be purchased together, or they may be installed separately by a qualified electrician.

Ceiling fan repair

If your ceiling fan isn't working properly or is making noises and you can't fix it yourself, hiring an electrician for ceiling fan repair will cost less than buying and installing a new fan – unless the fault can't be repaired and you need a replacement.

Recent Ceiling Fan Installation tasks

An electrician to replace 2 ceiling fans

$200

Cremorne NSW 2090, Australia

14th Sep 2026

Existing ceiling fans do not work and need replacement. Fans are already available, just need them installed.

Ceiling fan/light receiver replacement

$100

Sydney NSW 2153, Australia

14th Sep 2026

Need to install a new receiver into my ceiling fan. I have purchased the replacement receiver, but need it wired up into the fan and power source. Images attached show the current old receiver, and the new one

On time and efficient. Thank you

Install Ceiling fan in apartment

$500

Mays Hill NSW 2145, Australia

14th Sep 2026

Quotations please to install ceiling fan in apartment

Ceiling fan installed by licensed electrician

$200

Belmont North NSW, Australia

14th Sep 2026

Installation for very hot bedroom ceiling fan in a double story house Would like an idea of price and ceiling fan recommendations by licensed electrician please

Need to replace the ceiling fans

$80

Cameron Park NSW 2285, Australia

13th Sep 2026

Need to replace the ceiling fans 2 nos in single story house. We will supply new fan and dispose the old. Looking for licenced Electrician please.

Install ceiling fans

$110

Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

13th Sep 2026

- remove two old ceiling fans - install new fans It’s a plus if you can dispose of the old ones

Very professional 😊 will call him again in the future if i will need anything

Remove old ceiling fans and install new ones

$100

Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

13th Sep 2026

I have two ceiling fans that need to be replaced and disposed of. They both have lights and remote. I have purchased two new fans (with lights and remote) and they need to be installed.

Electrician ceiling fan installation

$220

Redbank Plains QLD 4301, Australia

11th Sep 2026

Need an electrician to install a new ceiling fan like for like as a direct replacement for existing ceiling fan.

Effective communicator punctual and all round top bloke.

Change ceiling fan x 2

$200

Carlingford NSW 2118, Australia

8th Sep 2026

I have 2 ceiling fans that require replacing. It is a like for like replacement. Standard ceiling height. Standard ceiling fans.

Good job completed on time

Install Ceiling Fan

$200

Richlands QLD 4077, Australia

7th Sep 2026

Install ceiling fan by replacing existing fan with Beacon Lighting fan, replace cracked power point in kitchen.

Happy with the job - looks great.

Ceiling fan installation

$50

Baulkham Hills NSW 2153, Australia

3rd Sep 2026

Hi, Looking for a licensed electrician to replace 1 of our bedroom's ceiling fan and one bathroom switch. Please send reasonable quote. Thanks

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Justin did a fantastic job installing our bedroom ceiling fan. Professional, efficient and easy to deal with. Everything was installed neatly and works perfectly. Highly recommend Justin!

Ceiling fan replacement

$70

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

3rd Sep 2026

Alfresco ceiling fan needs to be replaced. I should have the new fan delivered in a few days.

What a good bloke. He’s very good at what he does. Will definitely recommend him to anyone. I’ll be using him again for sure. Thanks

Repair plasterboard around ceiling fan – 3.9m ceiling

$300

Rosebery NSW 2018, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer/gyprocker to complete a small repair in the ceiling around a recently installed ceiling fan in our master bedroom. As shown in the photo, there is a rectangular section of plasterboard around the ceiling fan which was cut to install a support beam for the fan. The job is to: * Patch/reinstate the plasterboard around the ceiling fan * Tape/set/plaster as required * Sand smooth and flush with the existing ceiling * Leave the repaired area ready for us to prime and paint ourselves * Protect the bedroom/flooring from dust and clean up afterwards Ceiling height is approximately 3.9 metres, so you’ll need to provide your own suitable high ladder/platform/access equipment. Please include all plastering materials and access equipment in your quote. No painting required. Looking for a neat, professional finish with the repaired area flush and ready for painting.

Peter was efficient and completed the task to a high standard.

Electrician wanted to install a bathroom ceiling exhaust fan

$100

Cambridge Park NSW 2747, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Electrician wanted to install a bathroom ceiling exhaust fan.

Excellent work, thank you!

Ceiling fans installation

$150

Como NSW 2226, Australia

1st Sep 2026

I would like to hire a licensed electrician to replace the two old ceiling fans with the new ones that I bought from https://www.bunnings.com.au/brilliant-132cm-white-matt-grace-4-blade-dc-ceiling-fan-with-remote-and-led-light_p0332329?store=7082&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16140602049&gbraid=0AAAAADtbEB88MAqLpIWzxZIq_Nq1g2Prt&gclid=Cj0KCQjw79nUBhCgARIsADSHka07JfmRuPdhoBhBiufPM72iVU3ujuljMThVLb0usOFcr8upLG2XLUYaApseEALw_wcB

Mohammed did an excellent job for me. I would highly recommend him and book his service again.

A ceiling fan installed

$50

Brisbane QLD 4012, Australia

31st Aug 2026

Unscrew a ceiling fan with light. Screw in a replacement ceiling fan and light. Arlec. Like for like swap in bedroom.

Did a great job! Nice guy and very Helpful.

Reattach Ceiling Fan

$100

Hampton Park VIC 3976, Australia

31st Aug 2026

Ceiling fan hanging from ceiling - need someone to assess and fix

Prompt, efficient and would definitely use again!

Install pendants, install ceiling fan

$250

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

25th Aug 2026

Three jobs: 1. Install two pendant lights underneath a balcony into existing light sockets. 2. Swap the locations of two ceiling fans (move the quieter one into a bedroom). 3. Fix pendant in bedroom (water damage from upstairs bathroom about 6 mths ago). All jobs on site in Hawthorn. Ceiling fans and pendants supplied.

Excellent work - thank you!

Replace ceiling fan in bathroom

$110

Sandringham VIC 3191, Australia

24th Aug 2026

The fan has stopped working. Brand is Arlec but any similar fan will do. Is wired to run when the bathroom light is on

Did the job well and promptly Good communicator Very happy