Exhaust fans are common in Perth and Fremantle bathrooms and toilets. Exhaust fans allow unwanted steam, moisture, smoke and others to be extracted outside. Grays Electrics are your expert exhaust fan specialists, whether it’s for a residential, commercial or industrial application.

New homes really should come with exhaust fans fitted to your ensuite, bathroom or toilet, but they often don’t. Without an extraction fan, moisture will build up and cause premature mould and grime. Don’t delay — have an exhaust fan installed as soon as appropriate.

Grays Electrics provide:

• Quiet and affordable exhaust fans
• Fully insured service, with an upfront price if requested
• No call-out fee!

Avoid having an unexpected bill from your electrician. Have Grays Electrics provide you with a quote before any work is started. You can also contact us using the form below. We offer a 5 year warranty on all materials including exhaust fans and extraction fans, and a lifetime warranty on our workmanship.

Our electricians are expert exhaust fan installers. They are generally pretty cheap, and if you are only having one or two installed expect us to be in and out within the hour!

We can install the exhaust fan to be turned on with an existing light switch, or have it switched independently. Sometimes it is not possible to install a new separate switch, so we either have to install a motion sensor, or we can supply and fit a pull cord.

In offices, a timing switch is recommended. This can be in the form of a motion detector (sensor) or a push button switch. We recommend switching the exhaust fan and light fitting together, to ensure adequate usage. The exhaust fans we supply are suitable for commercial use, such as in offices and public toilets. High quality exhaust fans are needed due to the constant usage of the extraction fan.

Industrial exhaust and extraction fans are very expensive, and a repair is often adequate rather than a replacement. Parts are easy to acquire for your standard single phase or three phase extraction fan. These are used in such areas as commercial kitchens for the range hoods, carpentry and cabinet making workshops for dust extraction, commercial spray booths, welding workshops and similar.

No matter which situation, Grays Electrics will provide you with a quality solution at a reasonable price.

Grays Electrics provide electrical rewiring throughout Perth and Fremantle, where dangerous wiring is found in most areas. Older style VIR and other degraded wiring is common in older suburbs such as Rossmoyne, Fremantle, Bayswater, Morley, Applecross and many more suburbs. As electrical contractors, we are required to report this wiring to the relevant network operator, often Western Power, and for regional areas Horizon Power.

Wiring systems still exist from as far back as early last century, and are at the point where the insulating material literally falls off upon disturbance. Unfortunately, this has resulted in fires and electrocutions. Electrical rewiring is required, and Grays Electrics are happy to provide a free quote for any rectifying work and electrical rewiring needed. Additions and modifications cannot be performed on these wiring systems in Perth and Fremantle until the existing wiring has been replaced. Safety switches (RCD’s) are also required on all lighting and power circuits.

Grays Electrics offer:

• Affordable electrical rewiring throughout all suburbs of Perth and Fremantle
• We accept all forms of payment, including credit cards
• A friendly, personal, no rush service

It’s easy to avoid overpricing by having us give you a free, no obligation quote for your electrical rewiring needs in Fremantle and Perth suburbs. In most cases, the old and dangerous wiring will be protected by a simple ceramic fuse. These are old and outdated, and should be replaced for a miniature circuit breaker (MCB). Older wiring systems are often insufficient, as the heritage homes were built without nearly as many electronics inside as we have in the modern day home. New homes these days are found with 2-3 power points per room, as we use many more electrical devices than was used when these houses were originally designed.

A rewire is not something that can be delayed, as the risk of a fire is something very serious to consider.

When quoting, Grays Electrics will inspect the roof space and under the house if necessary. We will provide you with a customized quote based on expected job time and material requirements. Typically, a light circuit rewire will take a couple of days, and another couple of days to rewire any power circuits. This time can vary due to many variables, such as whether the ceiling and internal walls have been removed, the construction of the home, whether it’s double brick, brick veneer, or an older jarrah frame home.

If you are currently residing in the home to be rewired, we are happy to work around your schedule. We can delay the rewire until after 9am, so you can get ready for work and the kids ready for school without being disrupted by tools and the power and lights being turned off. We will be sure to leave at least a couple of power points working in the home, to ensure the produce in your fridge stays cool.

Dimmer switches fitted to existing light fittings are an affordable way to control the level of light. They are commonly fitted to master bedrooms, kids bedrooms, lounge rooms, dining areas, alfresco areas and especially home theaters.

Grays Electrics electricians in Fremantle are able to install any number of dimmers you would like. If you have multiple light fittings in a room, we can even split them to individual switches with a dimmer switch for each light, giving you complete control. We offer free quotes and do not charge a call-out fee, if it’s within regular working hours. We also offer a 24 hour emergency Fremantle and surrounding suburbs electrical service.

Grays Electrics offer:

• Quality dimmer switches
• We provide a 5-year in house warranty on materials, and a lifetime guarantee on our workmanship
• Very competitive pricing and a friendly service

Grays Electrics install many different types of dimmer switches, depending on the load. We can offer a dimmer switch for led down lights, one for halogen loads, and one for inductive loads such as ceiling and exhaust fans. We even have dimmers with a built in night light for the kids hallways. They come in a range of attractive colours and styles. Push button programmable types are also available Please note that fluorescent loads (CFL lamps and globes) are non-dimmable.

Our Fremantle electricians only use quality Clipsal switchgear, and all of our cable is Australian made. This ensures the best quality possible, at a low price. We are happy to supply any dimmers you as the customer supply, although they must meet Australian standards. Poor quality dimmers can become a serious safety hazard and fire risk.

Dimmers have load ratings, often from 200-450 watts. Since the introduction of LED lighting, these load ratings are less important as you won’t often overload them. We must be careful when installing dimmers in houses with halogen down lights though, as a standard down light can be as much as 50 watts, though are more commonly 35 watts. This means you can only safely have 8 halogen down lights to a high quality dimmer switch before it is overloaded.

The high quality dimmers we supply are soft starting, meaning it helps prolong the life of the light globes and lamps being dimmed. Dimmers help save electricity. Having your lights dimmed 50% won’t save 50% of the power used, but it comes close. There is a slight loss in heat, but these are much more efficient than the older style dimmers.

As for the price of dimmer switches, budget between $100-140 per dimmer installed. The price varies quite a bit, so contact your friendly local electrician Grays Electrics for a free quote regarding your dimmer switch installation.

Grays Electrics are professional Fremantle ceiling fan installers. Ceiling fans require expert installation, which our fully insured Fremantle electricians are more than capable of. Whether you would like your ceiling fan replaced, or would like a new ceiling fan installed, Grays Electrics Fremantle electricians can handle the task.

When choosing a ceiling fan, you must take into consideration the height of the ceiling, as an extension rod may be required. Room size is also important as ceiling fans in Fremantle come in many different sizes. Wooden blades are much quieter, so are suitable for indoor use, while metal blades are more powerful. Marine grade stainless steel fans will be required in coastal areas to prevent corrosion.

Grays Electrics offer:

• Expert ceiling fan installation service in Fremantle
• Fully insured business
• Free, competitive quotes

Ceiling fans must be correctly supported to the ceiling, to prevent risk of injury from falling. The junction box which the wiring connects to must be able to support the falling weight of the fan, as a fail-safe.

Grays Electrics Fremantle electricians are more than happy to come and give you a free quote for the supply and installation of ceiling fans. You will be surprised at how little we charge, for a quality job.

Our Fremantle electricians are professional ceiling fan installers. To be sure you get the best quality ceiling fans installed for the best price, use Grays Electrics.

Grays Electrics have emergency electricians Fremantle on call at all hours, every day of the week for all types of electrical wiring work. Have an electrician to your door, or just call for advice. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If your RCD (safety switch) is not staying up, please take every appliance plug out of the wall. Do not forget about your kitchen appliances, as these are commonly the cause! Faults in fixed wiring are infrequent. The cause for earth leakage is most likely caused by a faulty appliance. We have found kettles are a common cause. When the faulty appliance has been identified, do not use it again. Either consult a professional electrician to repair the appliance, or throw it in the bin and buy a replacement. In Australia, roughly 16% of electrocutions are due to electrical appliances.

If you have recently had heavy rain, and found your RCD or light circuit breaker is turning off, it’s very likely there is water in your external light fittings or power outlets. Call a licensed electrical contractor such as Grays Electrics to investigate this fault immediately.

Grays Electrics provide:

• An affordable and friendly after hours emergency electrical service
• We are open all hours, every day of the week, every week of the year!
• Have a friendly electrician to your door, during working hours, from $132

Please do not hesitate to contact Grays Electrics for free phone advice regarding any electrical faults you may have in Fremantle or surrounding suburbs such as White Gum Valley, Beaconsfield, Samson, Palmyra, Bicton and Melville. We operate 24/7, and are happy to provide you with fault finding and on call after hours electricians, even on Sundays and at night.

For a reliable electrician at any time, day or night, call Grays Electrics.

Why choose Grays Electrics?

When we arrive at your property, a licensed electrician will assess the fault. They will then provide you with an immediate solution. A detailed price can be provided beginning any of our work. Our electrical emergency services in Fremantle will get your property up and running again as soon as is possible.

Grays Electrics emergency electricians Fremantle guarantee satisfaction with all of their work and pricing. With our 24-hour electrical contracting services, you can rely on our punctuality, reliability, and courteousness. Our dedicated and qualified electricians promise to be tidy and respectful. They will be thorough in their repair and installation procedures at your Fremantle premises.

Grays Electrics emergency electricians Fremantle deliver great results, and the ones you expect as a customer. We understand electrical emergencies don’t always happen during the normal business hours. Because of this, we offer services before and after our usual business hours, and also on weekends. If you have an emergency electrical situation, please call Grays Electrics on 0448 013 303.

What are some of the circumstances where you should contact an emergency electrician immediately, as opposed to waiting until the morning?

• A burning smell coming from anywhere in your electrical installation. If it involves the metering system, call us or Western Power faults and emergencies immediately
• No power. Obviously, this is really inconvenient, and can lead to the produce in your fridge spoiling
• Issues with your electrical switchboard
• Sparks can be heard or seen coming from light fittings or electrical outlets and power points
• If someone has received an electrical shock, call 000 without hesitation

If you find yourself with an electrical emergency situation here in the Fremantle area, you can rely on Grays Electrics. If you can’t find an electrical company that can respond, contact us. Our emergency electricians Fremantle will do what they can to make sure your situation is sorted in an affordable and timely manner.

Where should a ceiling fan be placed?

Ceiling fans work best when providing direct airflow. Therefore, it is often recommended they are installed in the centre of rooms. Centering the ceiling fan is also more aesthetic. There are occasionally cases where you may prefer the ceiling fan to be placed off center. Bedrooms are a common example. To provide the best airflow, we often place ceiling fans center of where the bed is expected to be placed, rather than the centre of the room.

There are also environmental circumstances to consider. Some fans are only suitable for indoors, while others have added corrosion protection and may be installed outdoors. If installing a ceiling fan outdoors in a coastal area, be sure to select a ceiling fan made of 316 stainless steel. In coastal suburbs of Perth such as Fremantle, Cottesloe and Scarborough, we’ve seen rust appear on ceiling fans within a matter of months.

How do you know what size fan to buy for a room?

Ceiling fan size is measured using the diameter of the blade span. In Australia, there are three main sizes of ceiling fans. These are 122 cm (48 inches), 132 cm (52 inches), and 142 cm (56 inches). The most common ceiling fan size is 132 cm (52 inches), suitable for the majority of installation cases.

Determining the size of ceiling fan required is quite simple. Please refer to the below table for sizing requirements.

Does my ceiling fan need a light?

Unsure whether your ceiling fan will need to include a light or not? As ceiling fans tend to be installed in the same location as light fittings (the center of rooms), it can be ideal to combine them into one point. For small rooms, the light fittings that come included in ceiling fans is usually enough light. In larger bedrooms, living areas or outdoor areas, the ceiling fan light will almost certainly not be enough light. In these cases, downlights are a good idea.

Until recently, homeowners had to decide whether their ceiling fan will include either a halogen, fluorescent or LED light. Due to recent advances in LED technology, you should not opt for anything other than an in-built LED light. They produce better light, use less electricity, last far longer, and are much safer.

Are DC fans better?

There are two types of ceiling fan motors, AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current). AC fans are the traditional fan motors and still the most common, while DC have only recently been made popular. We’ll avoid the technical talk in this guide, and instead only refer to the differences between the two.

DC ceiling fan motors have the following advantages over the original AC motor type:

• They are lighter and more compact
• They are very quiet, and don’t experience any sort of ‘hum’
• They use less electricity – up to 70% less
• In general, they start, stop and reverse faster

There is only one disadvantage of DC ceiling fan motors; their price. They are more expensive than AC ceiling fan motors, however this price difference is decreasing each year.

What types of blades can ceiling fans have?

There are several different blade types that come with ceiling fans. The most common are metal, wooden and plastic.

Metal ceiling fan blades produce more air noise than other blade types. Therefore they are only recommended when you require the classic brushed metallic appearance of ceiling fan. A good example of this is in alfresco and other outdoor areas, where a stainless steel ceiling fan is strongly recommended.

Wooden ceiling fan blades are quiet, making them ideal for bedrooms. They also have the benefit of having a wide variety of finishes to suit the design of your home. They are also quite affordable, and very light. They are not suitable for some outdoor areas, as we’ve seen many wooden ceiling fan blades swell due to moisture. Enclosed outdoor areas are fine.

Plastic ceiling fan blades have the benefit of being both light and naturally corrosion resistant. They are available in many different styles, some of which are very quiet.

How many blades are best on a ceiling fan?

It doesn’t matter, honestly! Most ceiling fans come with 3 to 6 blades. In the end, choose whichever number of blades you think looks the best.

How can you control the speed of your ceiling fan?

Ceiling fans can be controlled by either wall control, remote control or a pull cord.

Wall controls are the most common, however they are difficult to install and are generally unattractive. Their benefit over remote controls is that they won’t get lost, especially useful in children’s bedrooms. To reverse the direction of the motor, you’ll need a step ladder to flip a switch on the ceiling fan itself.

Remote controls are increasing in popularity, and for good reason. You often have a greater range of fan speed options, can reverse the fan without requiring a ladder, can turn on the fan light using the remote, and can set a timer (for example, turn off automatically after one hour of usage. Great for kids bedrooms, or when going to sleep in summer). Ceiling fans on a remote are also easier to install. The downside is that, like car keys, ceiling fan remotes can easily get lost if not placed in a regular location.

Pull cords on ceiling fans are uncommon, though we have installed a few of these. They don’t offer any benefits over wall controls or remote controls, and would only be suitable for cases where the installation of a wall control is not practical, and the homeowner would rather not use a remote control.

How high should my ceiling fan be?

In Australia, ceilings tend to be at heights of 2.4m, 2.7m, or occasionally as high as 3m. If your ceiling is higher than 3m, an extension rod will be required. These can be purchased from the ceiling fan manufacturer.

The blades of the ceiling fan should not be less than 2.1m from the floor. This is an important consideration when selecting a ceiling fan for rooms with a ceiling height of 2.4m. Low profile ceiling fans are available, but these should only be purchased when required and not for their appearance alone, as they are more expensive and typically less effective.

Special considerations when selecting a ceiling fan

Below are some other points to consider when deciding on which ceiling fan to purchase:

• If you have a raked/sloped ceiling, make sure you purchase a ceiling fan that’s compatible
• While DC ceiling fan motors are up to 70% more efficient than AC ceiling fan motors, this doesn’t mean AC ceiling fans are inefficient. In fact, they average around 30 to 50 watts of power (for some comparison, small air conditioners use 750 watts of power, and electric heaters use 2400 watts of power!)
• Don’t buy budget. We’ve found cheap ceiling fans to be noisy, prone to issues, and failing after only a couple of years of usage
• Before purchasing a ceiling fan, it is recommended you seek advice from an electrician to ensure it will be possible for them to install it

Where is the best place to purchase a ceiling fan?

Be sure to research different models of ceiling fans before deciding to purchase one. Look at the feedback other consumers have had, and whether the manufacturers have honoured their warranty on failed products. Don’t be afraid to purchase products online. We’ve found online retailers often have comparable or even better service than brick and mortar stores.