AC vs DC Fans and their energy efficiency

What’s the difference between AC and DC ceiling fans?

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Feeling the heat lately? Is your electricity bill still rising? Upgrading or installing ceiling fans are an affordable and efficient way to cool down your home this summer.

A common question we get at Electrical Embassy is:

“What’s the difference between AC and DC ceiling fans?”

AC ceiling fans have been around forever. They are your typical entry-level-priced ceiling fans. You might be familiar with their four modes: Off, 1, 2 or 3 speed.

DC ceiling fans are relatively newer and use more advanced technology to deliver a smoother, quieter operation. DC fans are more energy efficient than AC fans. They’re also slightly more expensive.

Did you know? Some DC fans have a sleep function — no more waking up in the middle of night to adjust the fan! 

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Air conditioners vs Fans, or both?

Air Conditioners are great at cooling air, but they’re not great at circulating air around a room. That’s where indoor fans are useful.

A ceiling fan circulating air, and an efficient Air Conditioning system, working together, can cool a larger area or entire home more efficiently.

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Is it time for an upgrade?

Modern fans come in a variety of ranges, sizes and looks. They look great and can add instant value to your home and help refresh a tired living space or bedroom. They’re also easier to clean and more efficient than older models.

Popular Fans (Inner-South Brisbane):

At Electrical Embassy, we also provide fans that can be part of your home automation. For example: connecting to Google Home, Apple or Alexa. Ask us how!

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Are you ready to cool down and save money? We’ve installed and tested thousands of fans — so that you don’t have to guess which brands and models are superior in quality.  View our Core Range

If you see a style of fan that you like, let our team know and we’ll source it for you.

At Electrical Embassy, we’re your trusted local authority in electrical and air conditioning services.

✅ Friendly team

✅ Upfront pricing 

✅ On-time service 


Connect with our friendly team to scope your next project and get your electrical questions answered.

Call us today on 07 3622 6443


P.S. — When you partner our team to install your ceiling fans, we manage your warranty for you. Meaning… We take the hassle out of any warranty defects or concerns. No need to wait on hold with the manufacturer!


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