With so many different wholesalers offering wide and diverse styles, the ceiling fan market is unbelievably competitive. This gives you lots of great options, but can make choosing the right one for you difficult.
So, to help get you started, we've handpicked the best ceiling fans for this Summer. Not only will you find our ceiling fans overall but we've also picked the best fans for bedrooms, coastal areas and light-fan combinations.
Recommended Ceiling Fans
- Ventair Skyfan
- Eglo Noosa
- Martec Albatross
- Brilliant Amari
- Martec Precision
The Ventair Skyfan - Best Light Fan Combination
Most fans in our list have the option for a light but the Skyfan is our top pick. Its slimline LED lets you choose between warm white, natural and cool light, and is also dimmable.
- Intelligent energy saving DC technology
- Dimmable, CCT LED light
- In built anti-vibration features, for extra peace and quiet
- Easy assembly
- 6 speed, reversible remote
- Eco, sleep and timer functions as standard
The Skyfan range comes in a choice of sizes from 36" to 52", with black, white and teak finishes. There's also an Android and IOS app control option (sold separately) compatible with Google Home and Alexa
The Noosa by Eglo Lighting - Best For Bedrooms
The Noosa is one the most popular designs in Australia. It's a timeless design which comes in a stylish range of finishes. It's one of the best-looking fans out there and is ultra-quiet too.
It's a low profile fan with a variety of sizes to suit your space, and there's options with and without a light too. If you're short on space, the with light option is very handy and is CCT variable (3000K, 4000K and 5000K options).
- Low profile design
- 6 speed remote
- High air movement yet whisper quiet, perfect for bedrooms
- Super stylish, with a range of wood finishes, as well as classic options like white and black
Brilliant Amari - Best Allrounder
If you are looking for a fan for a coastal area but want to avoid a steel finish, we recommend ABS fans. The Amari is our top pick and we would happily use it in non-coastal settings too. It's design is simple yet stylish, so it complements the room - great for living rooms, bedrooms and enclosed alfrescos
- Durable corrosion and UV resistant body and canopy construction with high strength moulded ABS blades - suitable for coastal areas
- The Windbreeze mode varies the fan speed to simulate a natural breeze effect
- 6 speed remote
- Reversible All-Seasons technology for use all year round
- Powerful 35W DC motor
- Uses Brilliant’s Quick Connect Plug System to reduce install time
Martec Albatross - Best For Big Areas
The Albatross is a firm favourite for efficient cooling. It's simple design lends itself best to modern and industrial-style décor, particularly larger rooms due to is size. The Albatross comes in three sizes at the time of writing - 65", 72" and 84" - and three finishes - matt white, brushed chrome or a matt black finish. The matt black is our most popular but it all depends on personal preference and the room you're putting it in.
- Energy efficient
- Quiet but powerful 35W DC brushless motor
- 5 speed remote which has timer and reversible modes
- Very reliable fan from a quality brand, backed with a good warranty policy should the worst happen
- Choice of with or without light, and smart fan alternative
It's perfect for large living areas including undercover alfresco dining areas.
LED panel at 2000 lumens which can be adjusted to 3 different colour temperatures to suit your needs.
You can read our blog to learn more about what colour temperature means in lighting
Martec Precision - Best For Coastal Areas
The Martec Precision AC ceiling fan is constructed from marine-grade 316 stainless steel, offering superior resistance to corrosion in coastal and saltwater environments.
- Strong AC motor, delivering excellent airflow in both residential and commercial spaces
- Corrosion resistant 316 marine grade steel
- Available in three size
- Excellent lifespan (subject to correct care) and strong warranty policy
- Extensively tried and tested as it's been a favourite on the fans market for over 10 years
Things To Consider To Ensure You Get The Best Ceiling Fan
Buy From The Best Brands
If you are looking for a quality ceiling fan, buying from a trusted brand is key. A brand that offers good warranty policies is one that trusts its products, and it's worth investing in.
Installing a ceiling fan required an electrician, and having to call them out to replace a fan is costly (not to mention disruptive) so while a cheap brand might seem like a good idea, it's likely to cost you more over time.
The fans mentioned above will always have a minimum of 2 years “In-Home Warranty”. This means if anything were, by chance, to go wrong they will have someone come out and fix, or replace the fan for free.
DC Vs AC
In general, unless you have a specific reason not to, we recommend choosing a DC fan. They are better for the environment, have more speed functions, and are much quieter.
You can read more about AC vs DC ceiling fans here.
Style
The beauty of today's market is that there are so many different styles of ceiling fans, so many colours, textures, sizes and finishes. Choose a fan that compliments your décor, particularly with matching the textures and colours.
Blades
Fan blades come in many different finishes, such as plastic, aluminium, stainless steel, timber and plywood. Each don’t have too much difference in the movement of air, yet plywood and plastic are definitely the quietest, with stainless steel being very loud. If you are in an area with salt air, then you should look to use an ABS ceiling fan (plastic) as they will hold up much longer and not corrode.