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Ceiling Fan Installation & Repair in Singapore
Ceiling fan installation, replacement, balancing and fault diagnosis, with separate pricing for parts, new points and special access.
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Ceiling Fan Installation & Repair services & prices
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Existing fan to new fan replacement
From $90
New fan on existing fan point
From $100
Ceiling fan with light installation
From $110
Remove old ceiling fan
From $40
Fan balancing / wobble diagnosis
From $80
Fan not working diagnosis
From $80
Capacitor replacement
From $90
+ part
Remote / receiver replacement
From $90
+ part
New electrical point required
From $150 additional
High ceiling / special access
Quote Required
Service guide
About ceiling fan installation & repair
Ceiling fan installation in Singapore starts from $90 at SG QuickFix for replacing an existing fan with a new one. Installing a new fan on an existing fan point starts from $100, and a fan with a light from $110. Adding a new electrical point costs from $150 extra. Wobble and fault diagnosis start from $80, and removing an old fan from $40.
How long does ceiling fan installation take?
| Job | Typical time | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Replace an existing fan with a new one | 1–1.5 hours | $90 |
| New fan on an existing fan point | 1–1.5 hours | $100 |
| Ceiling fan with light | 1–2 hours | $110 |
| Remove an old ceiling fan | 20–30 min | $40 |
| Fan balancing or wobble diagnosis | 30–60 min | $80 |
| Fan not working diagnosis | 30–60 min | $80 |
| Capacitor replacement | 30–45 min | $90 + part |
| Remote or receiver replacement | 30–45 min | $90 + part |
| New electrical point | Adds 1–2 hours | $150 additional |
| High ceiling or special access | After inspection | Quote required |
Can a ceiling fan be installed on a false ceiling?
Yes, but the fan must hang from the concrete slab above, not from the false ceiling board. A fan hook or mounting rod is fixed into the slab, and the fan's canopy sits against the false ceiling. Fixing a fan to the board alone is unsafe, because a running fan pulls and vibrates on its mount.
Why is my ceiling fan wobbling or noisy?
- Unbalanced blades: dust build-up or a bent blade. A balancing kit corrects it.
- A loose mounting: the bracket, hook or downrod screws have worked loose.
- Loose blade screws: the blades rattle as the fan spins.
- Failing bearings or motor: a grinding or humming noise that gets worse over time.
A fan that wobbles more and more, or knocks at its mount, should be switched off until it has been checked.
AC or DC ceiling fan?
DC-motor fans use less electricity, run quietly and usually come with a remote and more speed settings. AC fans cost less and are often controlled by a wall regulator. Both are installed the same way. When a fan stops responding, an AC fan's capacitor or a DC fan's receiver is a common part to replace.
Installing a ceiling fan involves connecting it to the electrical installation, and adding a fan point is wiring work; Singapore's regulations require electrical installation work to be done by a licensed electrical worker (LEW).
Common problems
Fan wobbles: unbalanced blades or a loose mounting. Fan is noisy or clicks: loose screws, a loose canopy or worn bearings. Fan won't spin but the light works: a failed capacitor, receiver or motor. Fan spins slowly: a weak capacitor in an AC fan. Remote doesn't work: flat batteries, lost pairing or a failed receiver. Fan light doesn't work: the LED module or driver in the fan's light kit. Fan trips the power: a fault in the fan's wiring or motor.
What the work covers
We check the fan point, the ceiling and the mounting before installing. The fan hook or bracket is fixed to the concrete slab, the fan is assembled and connected, and the blades are balanced. Every speed, the light and the remote are tested, and the fan is run to check it doesn't wobble. Packaging is cleared afterwards.
- Fan mounting & wiring
- Speed controller & regulator
- Balancing & wobble check
- Old fan removal
Pricing & conditions
Replacing an existing fan starts from $90, and installing a new fan on an existing fan point from $100. Fans with lights start from $110. If there is no fan point, a new electrical point adds from $150. Capacitors, remotes and receivers are charged on top of labour. High ceilings and special access are quoted after inspection. The price is confirmed before work starts.
Not included: supplying the fan unless agreed, reinforcing or repairing false ceilings, and concealed wiring beyond a standard new fan point.
FAQs
At SG QuickFix, replacing an existing ceiling fan starts from $90, installing a new fan on an existing fan point from $100, and a fan with a light from $110. If there is no fan point, a new electrical point adds from $150.
Yes, if the fan is fixed to the concrete slab above the false ceiling. The fan hangs from a hook or rod anchored in the slab, with its canopy against the false ceiling. A false ceiling board can't safely carry a running fan.
Usually the blades are unbalanced or the mounting has loosened. Tighten the blade and canopy screws, then use the balancing kit that came with the fan. If it still wobbles or knocks, switch it off and have it checked; wobble diagnosis starts from $80.
In an AC fan, the capacitor has often failed; in a DC fan, the receiver or controller. Capacitor and receiver replacements start from $90 plus the part, and fan not working diagnosis starts from $80.
Replacing a fan, or installing one on an existing fan point, takes about one to one and a half hours, including balancing and testing. Adding a new fan point takes one to two hours longer.
Removing the old fan is part of replacing an existing fan with a new one. Removing a fan on its own, without installing a new one, starts from $40.
DC fans use less electricity, are quieter and usually have a remote with more speed settings, but cost more to buy. AC fans are cheaper and simpler. The installation prices on this page are the same for both types.
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Areas we serve
Ceiling Fan Installation & Repair costs the same in every area we cover. Find your town for local notes and prices.
- Bedok
- Pasir Ris
- Punggol
- Sengkang
- Tampines
- Marine Parade
- Hougang
- Serangoon
- Ang Mo Kio
- Bishan
- Toa Payoh
- Geylang
- Kallang
- CBD / Central Singapore
- Yishun
- Woodlands
- Sembawang
- Bukit Panjang
- Choa Chu Kang
- Bukit Batok
- Jurong East
- Jurong West
- Clementi
- Queenstown
- Bukit Merah
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