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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

Install ceiling fan. Extra active cable required to be run.

$180

Brisbane QLD 4064, Australia

5th Sep 2026

Ceiling fan installation. I believe it would be pretty straightforward other than the running of an extra cable, but I'm comfortable putting a few holes in the wall to get it there to the switch. There is an existing light fixture there and I made sure there was a beam running across and have already secured the fan base.

Replace a ceiling fan, downlight and bathroom heat/fan

$150

Seacliff SA 5049, Australia

5th Sep 2026

Qualified electrician to help me fix some things this week! I can buy the items I just need help to replace/install a simple fan, a downlight that isn't working (even with a new globe) and a bathroom fan/heat lamp after painting on Tuesday.

Install ceiling fan

$200

Warner QLD 4500, Australia

5th Sep 2026

I have a new fan to install on upstairs deck - want to replace existing light with the fan as has led light. Refer pictures for further - so remove light and install fan supplied.

Install ceiling fans

$500

Caddens NSW, Australia

5th Sep 2026

Need to get 5 ceiling fans installed with separate switches

Supply and install ceiling fans

$1,234

Melonba NSW 2765, Australia

5th Sep 2026

Supply and install 4x celling fans in 4 bedrooms on the upper level of home. 2 story house. Man hole located on upper stair level

Installing 4 ceiling fan

$200

Redbank Plains QLD 4301, Australia

5th Sep 2026

I need 4x ceiling fans 1 to be replaced with light. 2 needs installed with light and 1 on its own.

Ceiling fan issue

$50

Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia

5th Sep 2026

A screw has come out of our ceiling fan/light fitting and what appears to be electrical wiring/components are now exposed. We have turned the fan/light off for safety. Looking for a electrician to inspect the fitting, safely secure it and ensure everything is safe and functioning correctly.

Supply and install ceiling fan

$550

Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia

5th Sep 2026

Install and supply 2 c3iling fans with lights

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.

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

Quick job - unscrew ceiling fan glass cover for light bulb

$25

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

22nd Aug 2026

I have a ceiling fan with a glass light cover that I’m trying to remove, but it seems to be screwed on very tightly. I’ve tried carefully unscrewing it myself but don’t want to force it and risk breaking the glass or damaging the fitting. Looking for someone to come and safely loosen and remove the glass cover. It should hopefully be a very quick/simple job with the right technique or tools. No electrical work is required — just removing the stuck glass cover. Located in Richmond. Ideally Sunday morning or Monday/Tuesday evening.

Stephen was very friendly and helped us fix our issue, while also giving us tips for the next time it occurs. Would use him again :)

Install Ceiling Fan

$150

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

22nd Aug 2026

I need help swapping out a ceiling light fixture with a proper ceiling fan. Please let me know what your quote is and I'll reply. Some information: I live in an apartment in Carlton, I have no roof access. The ceiling is hollow, not brick. I want to install a ceiling fan that has a light and is controlled with a remote in place of an existing ceiling light. I'll purchase the fan myself and have it at the property, I just do not trust myself to install it.

Lovely to work with! Punctual, friendly, polite and tidy. Highly recommend!

Ceiling Fans and Light Installation

$500

Como WA 6152, Australia

21st Aug 2026

Needing someone to complete: 3x Ceiling Fan Installations - will be fitted to replace existing light. Fan is remote controlled. Will be installed to 3 bedrooms upstairs - gyprock ceiling. 2x Ceiling Downlight Replacements - will be fitted to replace existing light panel - concrete ceiling in living area. I’ve already purchased the ceiling fans and downlights. Happy to answer and questions you may have. Open to all quotes.

Great service and timing!

Install 3x ceiling fans

$800

Lane Cove NSW 2066, Australia

20th Aug 2026

Need to install 3x ceiling fans. I have already purchased the fans, they need to replace the existing ones.

Lin was fantastic, would highly recommend!!

Installation of 4 ceiling fans, remote control. No hard wiring.

$600

Wentworthville NSW 2145, Australia

18th Aug 2026

Need an electrician to install 4 ceiling fans. They won’t be hard wired, just remote controlled. Ground floor apartment. Going into existing lights.

Lin and his wife did a great job installing 4 ceiling fans. They cleaned up as they went as well which was very kind of them. They tested everything to make sure it all worked and showed us everything before they left.

Bathroom ceiling fan fixed

$50

Gosnells WA 6110, Australia

16th Aug 2026

Bathroom ceiling fan making loud rattling sound shortly after startup

Very professional and friendly service. Thank you so much for your help and great communication. Highly recommend

Electrician needed to remove outdoor ceiling fan

$105

Hampton Park VIC 3976, Australia

12th Aug 2026

Looking for a licensed electrician to remove an outdoor ceiling fan from my verandah/pergola. The verandah is currently being dismantled, so I need the ceiling fan removed and the electrical wiring safely disconnected/terminated so the remaining frame can be removed. Would ideally like this done as soon as possible.

really efficient and friendly. Thanks for your help!

Replace ceiling fans

$300

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

11th Aug 2026

I would like 2 x AC ceiling fans replaced in the bedrooms. I can order 2 x DC ceiling fans. I would like the existing wall switch to remain. I don’t want a remote. Let me also know if this DC fan is not compatible with the existing wall switch.

I highly recommend Talal. He arrived on time, was polite , friendly and did an excellent job. I appreciated him removing his shoes in the house and dismantling the old fans.