DC vs AC Ceiling Fans – What’s Right for Your Home or Rental?

If you’re thinking about installing or replacing a ceiling fan in your home, here’s a quick breakdown of the two main types — DC and AC — and which one’s better for your space.

We install ceiling fans all over Adelaide’s northern suburbs — including Craigmore, Gawler, Elizabeth, and nearby towns like Kapunda and Freeling — and we get asked about this all the time.

⚡ What’s the Difference?

AC Fans:

• Controlled by a wall dial or pull cord

• Slightly noisier

• Best for rental properties where a remote could get lost

• Simple, reliable, and easier for tenants to use

DC Fans:

• Quieter, more energy-efficient

• Controlled by remote

• Look cleaner without a wall dial

• Perfect for bedrooms and modern homes

• Save you money long-term

💡 What I Recommend

Most of the time, if there’s already a light fitting in the room, I’ll suggest a DC fan.
No extra cables, no mess, and a sleek look.

But for rental properties, I nearly always go with AC fans — no remotes to lose, and easier to manage.

🚧 Fan Options We Install

We offer all kinds of fan setups across the northern suburbs:

• Bedroom fans – low-profile, quiet DC models

• Outdoor fans – for patios in summer

• Shed fans – wall-mounted for airflow while working

• Replacements – swap out your old noisy fan for something modern

We install fans across Craigmore, Gawler, Elizabeth, Hillbank, Golden Grove, and surrounding areas.

📲 Need a fan installed or replaced?
We’ll help you choose the right fan and install it cleanly.

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📞 Call Ben at Feltus Electrical: 0490 383 605