The Fan Shop Ceiling Fans and Lighting Blog

Coming into summer most fan have probably not had much use during the winter months. Without use ceiling fan can accumulate quite a lot of dust which is a hazard for anyone suffering from asthma or allergies. The best thing to do is to clean your ceiling fans before th...

Utlise your fan all year round

During winter heating cost soar and in summer the same can happen with cooling. Having a ceiling fan can really reduce these costs and even have a better effect on your household temperature. Almost any type of heating solution can possibl...

Who says size doesn’t matter?

The size of the fan usually refers to the diameter from a one blade tip to the other on the other side. The size of the fan usually determines the area that it covers. However the size of the motor (power/wattage) and the pitch angle of t...

Shedding some light on this common ceiling fan accessory.

In many cases a fan with a light is a great option as it combines the best in cooling and lighting without taking up extra ceiling space. In some cases it is often a necessity if the fan is replacing the main lig...

Be in the loop with your sparky.

While a ceiling fan must be installed by a qualified electrician, it can pay to be prepared before contacting your local tradie.

One of the most important things to do is to plan out when you would like to have your fan installed. Ofte...

Be quick to grab a bargain before they hop away!

With the Easter long weekend fast approaching the perfect time to select a ceiling fan is upon us. We have huge savings and Indoor Ceiling Fans, Outdoor Ceiling Fans, Ceiling Fans with Lights, Remote Control Fans, LED...

Your fan’s magic number

When it comes to the number of blades on a ceiling fan, what is the correct amount? 2, 3, 4 or 5 blades? More importantly, does this even make a difference?

The truth is that it doesn’t, but it also does.

While this may not make very much sense...

Don’t let the choosing process spin out of control

Choosing the right ceiling fan can quite often be daunting due to the wide and growing range of fans and variations available. While there are many guides and rules around that can be used to pick the perfect ceiling...

The ins and outs of putting your fan in a suitable location

There are often two common questions that get asked:

What is the difference between indoor ceiling fans and outdoor ceiling fans and why is it important?

As it turns out, some fans are designed to be installed...

To remote or not to remote? That is the question.

There are three types of controllers for fans. The wall switch is the most common and simplest. A remote control is sometimes available as an add-on and is often used when a wall control cannot be installed. Some fans,...