When the first 35-degree day hits, most of us reach straight for the air con remote. Then the quarterly bill arrives, and the question follows: is there a cheaper way to stay cool?
Smart Green Electrical helps homes across Geelong, Ocean Grove, and the Bellarine Peninsula with energy efficient upgrades, including ceiling fan installations that take real pressure off your air con and your power bill.
How Ceiling Fans Actually Cool You
A ceiling fan doesn’t lower the temperature of a room. It moves air across your skin, which makes you feel several degrees cooler.
What That Means for You:
- Fans use a small fraction of the power of a split or ducted system
- They only help when someone’s in the room, so switch them off when you leave
- Paired with air con, you can set the thermostat a few degrees warmer
- In winter, reverse mode pushes warm air back down from the ceiling
That’s why the answer isn’t fans or air con. It’s knowing when to use each, and using them together.
When Air Con Is the Right Call
On a genuine heatwave day, or when the house has climbed past 30 degrees, a fan just pushes hot air around.
Cut Cooling Costs By:
- Setting air con to around 24 to 26 degrees rather than 18
- Closing west-facing blinds before the afternoon sun hits
- Only cooling the rooms you’re using
- Opening the house up when the cool change comes through
If your air con is struggling or tripping the power, read is your electrical system ready for air con season?
Choosing the Right Ceiling Fan
Not all fans are equal, and the right choice depends on the room.
What to Look For:
- A DC motor, which is quieter and more energy efficient than older AC motors
- A blade span that suits the size of the room
- An outdoor-rated fan for alfresco areas and covered decks
- A light kit and smart control to combine fan and light in one fitting
Ceiling fans must be installed by a licensed electrician, securely fixed to the ceiling structure and wired on an appropriate circuit.
Why Choose Smart Green Electrical?
With more than 20 years of experience across Geelong, Ocean Grove, and the Bellarine Peninsula, Smart Green Electrical will help you choose the right fan for each room, install it neatly, and make sure it’s safely secured and wired.
Get Started Today
Stay cool for less this summer. Call Smart Green Electrical on 0483 939 131 or email service@smartgreenelectrical.com.au to book a ceiling fan installation before the heat arrives.
From a single bedroom fan to a whole-home upgrade, we’ll help you get the balance right.
