Universal Fans is a company specialising in ceiling fans, exhaust fans, pedestal fans and related products. We supply clients in all major cities in Australia such as Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin, Cairns, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and all other places in Australia and overseas. Universal Fans now have two retail stores in Australia with a new store in Brisbane recently opened, offering an spectacular display of ceiling fans in Brisbane, well worth visiting juts for the wow! factor. See details in the Brisbane ceiling fan store contact page. The Melbourne store is located quite centrally in east Malvern and also has a spectacular display of ceiling fans with some very unusual ceiling fans like the Punkah ceiling fan as well as a fantastic range of modern and traditional ceiling fans.
,For general information please refer to our about us page
If you are interested in sweep Ceiling fans in general or an specific ceiling fan then follow this link to the Ceiling Fan page for general information or go direct to our starting page at the Ceiling Fans Menu page for our large range of ceiling fans in many different styles and colours. If you want to see fans on line, see our web site.
Exhaust Fans general information and specific information on exhaust fan models can be found at this link the exhaust fan page, for the entry page go to Exhaust Fans Menu page which is our starting point to the exhaust fans range of fans and accesories.
Ceiling Fans
Universal Fans is the only ceiling fans, exhaust fans and pedestal fans specialist shop in Australia.
We have a very wide range of ceiling fans, from the common 3 blade white metal ceiling fan to
the high quality Hunter ceiling fan, as well as many good quality and inexpensive ceiling fans in many designs such as contemporary style ceiling fan, traditional ceiling fan and unusual ceiling fan. We carry most of the ceiling fans brands and models available in Australia from well known brands such as Hunter-Pacific ceiling fans, Hunter ceiling fans, Omega ceiling fans, Martec ceiling fans, Cinni ceiling fans and many other brands and models of ceiling fans. We have a very varied range of ceiling fans and we are always looking out for new models of ceiling fans, both from the popular brands of ceiling fans to the specialist suppliers with unique models of ceiling fans.
Ceiling fans have become more popular in recent years as people discover that ceiling fans are a very energy efficient way of cooling: they cool people instead of trying to cool large
volumes of air. While ceiling fans must be primarily fully functional and efficient, the range of styles, materials and colours available in ceiling fans today mean that the design, style and colour of the ceiling fan may be coordinated to suit the decor
of the room and our friendly staff will help you choose, from our
large selection of ceiling fans, a ceiling fan to suit your needs, style and decor.
Many people look for ceiling fans with lights and we have many fans with lights, both as an integrated light from the manufacturer of the ceiling fan model and also many ceiling fans are "light adaptable" meaning one of the many ceiling fan lights in our range will fit the ceiling fan model. So you can have your ceiling fan and make it into a ceiling fan with light simply by adding a light of your choice. It is a common misconception that people look for ceiling fans with lights not realising that it can often be made up of a ceiling fan and a separate light, rather than being a single unit ceiling fan with light, limited in options.
Ceiling fan installation must be done, under local autralian regulations, by a qualified electrician and the client should receive a signed certificate issued by th electrician. The primary aim of this regulation requiring ceiling fans installation by a qualified lectrician is to protect clients from injury or death by electrocution. Clients may also have difficulties making warranty claims without this certificate and proof of purchase of the ceiling fan.
Hunter Ceiling Fans
In a recent article, updated in September, 2009, a well known consumer magazine, Choice, tested ceiling fans available in Australia and ranked the Hunter ceiling fans highest in its various categories. Universal Fans has been supplying Hunter ceiling fans to the public since their arrival in Australia about 10 years ago. Universal Fans has most Hunter ceiling fan models on display including the Hunter Vista (rated as the best ceiling fan) Hunter Carera ceiling fan, Hunter Savoy ceiling fan, Hunter Industrie ceiling fan and many other fans higly rated by Choice magazine. We also carry a complete range of accessories for the Hunter ceiling fans including ceiling fans extension rods, wall controls and remote controls for the Hunter ceiling fans. See our page on Hunter ceiling fan.
Henter Pacific International
is another company marketing ceiling fans in Australia . Similar in the use of the Hunter name but otherwise a completely different company. Interestingly, Hunter Pacific is an Australian company and they design some of the ceiling fans in their range. Often the same factory that makes their designs will also make the other ceiling fans they market in Australia.. Their most famous product is probably the Hunter Pacific Concept fan which has now been copied by just about every other manufacturer (including Hunter Pacific themselves) but unfortunately, most copies use lower quality materials in an effort to reduce prices. Choice magazine has rated the Hunter Pacific Typhoon ceiling fan very highly. They actually rated the Hunter Pacific Typhoon 316 and as only the material used differs from the Typhoon Brushed Chrome / 304 blades (and the other colours), the same performance figures applies.
Many people are confused by the similar names for these two companies: Hunter and Hunter Pacific which is a unfortunate as they both have a great range of ceiling fans and generally in very different design and price range which adds to the confusion.
Fanimation Ceiling Fans
Universal Fans has recently added models from the Fanimation range of ceiling fans and models from the Emerson ceiling fans range. These ceiling fan are designed in the USA and feature unusual designs, for example the Punkah ceiling fan is a like a series of large "hand held" fans, the Treventi ceiling fans can be "dressed up" to give it an oriental look, an african look and many other options. There is also an extra large ceiling fan with 2m long blades ideal for larger areas and many other beatiful designs. See our page on USA ceiling fans
Ceiling Fans Information
In this web site we have information on each ceiling fan in our range as well as accessories for ceiling fans like ceiling fan lights and ceiling fan remotes. We encourage clients to consult with us and we can help ensure your ceiling fan choice will be the best for your needs. We find many people have heard condradictory stories about ceiling fans, for example some people come to us saying they have heard that 3 blade ceiling fans move more air, others have been told that 4 blade ceiling fans are better than 3 blade ceiling fans. We here similar contradictions with ceiling fans blades, such as that metal blades are better than timber and viceversa. Some people have been told ceiling fans with 18 pole motors are better than ceiling fans with 16 pole motors.
The reality is not so simple, as with most other things. The poles in a motor do affect its performance, but so do the rotors, the windings, stator, etc. Air movement is affected by the number of blades but also by the angle, shape and width of the blades. The material of the blades (metal , timber and others) also has an effect, fior example, a good metal bladed fan running at top speed will make more wind noise than a similar timber bladed fan .... but it will also move more air !. At low speeds, metal bladed fans can be as quiet as timber bladed fans. Our clients find that as a specialist shop, our staff have the knowledge to explain to them in a logical way why some ceiling fans are better than others and what are the characteristics that make some ceiling fans better, for example for lounges than bedrooms We encourage our clients to explain what they will use the ceiling fan for and we can then advise them better on a ceiling fan to suit..
Exhaust Fans
We also supply exhaust fans, including ducted exhaust fan systems and we carry a wide range of exhaust fans, ducting and accessories. There are many exhaust fans and vents available in our range, including many different styles and colours, that can complement the design and decor of bathrooms, toilets, kitchens and the like. We also have ceiling exhaust fans, window exhaust fans, wall exhaust fans, roof exhaust fans, in-line exhaust fans and many more.
We are a "one-stop shop", helping you design a solution to your ventilation and cooling issues including ceiling fan, exhaust fan, ventilation, heat transfer and under floor ventilation problems and then supplying all the necessary equipment (ceiling fan, exhaust fan, vents, ducting, etc). You may be an architect, builder, electrcian or house owner: you can bring your plans and we can help work out the best suited exhaust fan for your needs.
Bathroom Exhaust Fans
Exhaust fans are often referred to as bathroom exhaust fans, kitchen exhaust fans, toilet exhaust fans, laundry exhaust fans. They are also know as extractor fans, bathroom fans, bathroom extractor fans, etc An exhaust fan should be chosen for its effectiveness, as well as its looks. The size of the room is the most important factor when sizing an exhaust fan. The exhaust fan should have enough capacity to replace the air in the room about 10 times in one hour but this figure depends on the type of the room, particular uses, etc. It is surprising how many retailers selling exhaust fans have little idea of the air capacity of the exhaust fans they offer and what is appropriate for the client. Equally, many manufacturers supplying low cost exhaust fans only provide minimal details on the air capacity of their exhaust fans and this information is often inside the box so potential buyers are not able to judge if the exhaust fan will have adequate capacity for the room they are trying to exhaust. Building regulations only provide minimal requirements with the result that a large bathroom would not be adequately ventilated using an exhaust fan with the air capacity stipulated by the regulations. If exhaust fans are ducted out then consideration should be given to the fact that the air capacity of the exhaust fan will be affected by the length, size and layout of the duct used. Equally, wall vents will also affect air capacity. The location of the exhaust fan in the bathroom will also determine its effectiveness, as well as air supply sources and other such considerations. The reader can see that choosing a bathroom fan is not a simple matter and many find that the chosen bathroom fan does not do an adequate job.
We have many models of exhaust fans that can be used as bathrooms exhaust fans. For example, the Chico exhaust fan is a great looking bathroom exhaust fan with enough capacity for a medium sized bathroom and can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Available in white so as to blend in with white bathroom ceiling or walls, or in aluminium to complement chrome bathroom fittings. We also have bathroom exhaust fans for ceiling mounting in chrome and timber finishes to complement that special bathroom renovation, please see our pages on exhaust fans in this site.
Exhaust Fan Information
We also have information on products associated with exhaust fans such as exhaust fan vents, exhaust fan ducting, exhaust fan speed controllers and other products
Pedestal Fans, Wall Fans, Desk Fans
Pedestal Fan and Wall fan information is catered for under the pedestal fan page. There is information here on our Pedestal fan Commercial range and Wall fan commercial range. As well as technical information on our pedestal fan models and wall fan models, there is also air coverage diagrams for our commercial pedestal fan and wall fan models. There is also a page on our domestic pedestal fan range and our domestic pedestal fan range, wall fan models and desk fan models. We will in the future add pages for information on exhaust fans, information on ceiling fans and information on pedestal fans and wall fans.
Commercial Pedestal Fans and Wall Fans (Gym Fans)
Note that many people use the term cooling fans to refer to a cooling fan which could be a commercial pedestal fans or commercial wall fan. These cooling fans are used in gyms, halls, factories and the like to cool down people. The cooling fans blow produce very large amounts of air reaching 10 meters or more and so are ideal for larger areas, for example in a gym or factory they can be directed to the people exercising or working thus cooling them down. These cooling fans(they can be pedestal fans or wall fans) produce much more air than a ceiling fan by rotating very fast with the consequent increase in noise. This is fine in noisy environments where these pedestal fans are wall fans are more efficient then ceiling fans.
Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans are more useful where noise considerations are important. Ceiling fans (or ceiling fan) have much longer blades (typically 130 to 140 cm in diameter) than Pedestal fans or Wall fans and run much more slowly thereby producing less noise. Cooling fans (Pedestal fans and Wall fans) have shorter blades (from 50 to 75 cms) and the fans rotate very quickly thereby producing much more noise. Choose the appropriate cooling fan: ceiling fan, pedestal fan or wall fan according to noise and air movement requirement. In some cases a combination of ceiling fans and pedestal fans or wall fans may be best and a hall for example, may use ceiling fans when fewer people use the hall and use commercial pedestal fans or wall fans when large numbers of people are in the hall, creating a noisy environment and requiring the large volumes of air that ceiling fans cannot produce so efficiently.
Pedestal Fan Information
We also have accessories for pedestal fans and wall fans such as pedestal fan speed controllers and wall fan speed controllers.
