The Sunshine Coast has a hot and humid summers – we recommend installing ceiling fans with moderate-to-high breeze ratings.
Here’s three of our top selling brands and the reasons why. All have DC Technology.
DC (Direct Current) technology compared to AC (Alternating Current).
Due to its innovative technology, DC is sure to be the ultimate option for fans in residential properties, schools and public buildings.
The most frequently asked question at Discount Lighting and Fans (DLF):
Q: Are DC fans better than an AC fans?A: DC Most definitely, test result indicate that DC fans are 70% more efficient than AC, consuming less energy for the equivalent air flow outage of traditional AC type fans.
Q: What is the difference between AC and DC Ceiling fans?
A: DC fans are highly environmentally friendly, consuming up to 70 % less energy for the same cooling results compared to old AC fan designs. An AC fan would run at 100 watts per hour while DC would be using only 30 watts per hour for the same air flow capacity.
Q: Which is better, a DC or AC motor?
A: AC motors are considered more powerful giving a higher torque. Unfortunately they require more current compared to DC motors. Newer methods of construction mean DC motors are more efficient, requiring less current to give the same result.
Q: What is the best ceiling fan in Australia today?
A: Undoubtedly the most favoured fans sold at DLF are DC Fans. Heading up the most popular style is:
the Low Voltage X-Over Fan.
One of the big pluses over and above everything else, is the energy saving features of X-Over fans. This fan has a 3-speed wall mounted controller so you don’t have to worry about batteries.
Included in this feature is an 18-watt dimmable Led light with CCT (Colour Changing Technology), it has three settings 3K, 4K and 6K. It’s highly efficient and gives out a satisfying light, whether you would prefer the yellow glow, or a warm white light or a cooler, perhaps a more natural white light.
The X-Over Fan has 10 different variations ranging from colours (Black or White), or the number of blades 3 or 4, also diameter of blades and down rod. The down Rod is distance from ceiling to Bottom of motor hub. All of these options are used for different room size applications. Our in-Store experts will help you decide which best suits your situation.
Next on list is
The Sky Fan
This fan is popular because it uses poly carbonate blades, so it’s able to cut through the air with very little resistance, providing a stronger airflow.
This dynamic looking fan is light weight and easily cleaned giving less resistance and is more economical to run. Intelligent energy saving DC (Direct Current) technology claiming a 75% power reduction. The Sky Fan is super quiet being ideal for bedrooms with a higher airflow capacity, so you can run the fan slower, saving interrupted sleep patterns.
It’s ideal for covered outdoors areas because it can be run at high speeds without vibration, due to inbuilt anti-vibration system. It comes with a 6 speed LCD multifunction remote, that provides Eco Settings saving the environment.
Along with many timer functions, Sleep settings can make your life more enjoyable saving in power costs at the same time. Naturally like many other fans it has the Summer – Winter reverse settings' saving running costs, it also has a 5-year warranty.
There are 33 different styles covering uses for Indoor and covered outdoor areas this fan also has In-built anti-vibration system check it out here:
Third Top Selling Fan at Discount Lighting and Fans is the:
Raven Fan
It's the latest on the market for style and efficiency, it has ABS blades meaning that they are made of a thermoplastic type material. This sort of plastic is lightweight and flexible making the best for energy efficiency they can be shaped into blade designs that you won’t be seen in other brands. Because of its ability to be shaped to any design they’ve developed a fan that gives maximum highest volume airflow.
They are ideally suited to the Sunshine Coast's humid climate and resistant to rusting and magically easy to clean with no pitting. Combine this with the innovative brushless DC motor power and you have a super energy saving cooling system for your home.
The Raven Fan comes in distinctive shades of White, Black and Walnut. With its 16 Degree blade pitch and a 28 Degree adjustable canopy, it creates a super low speed for night time use with whisper quiet operation.
Available currently in 10 different styles with 5 more to be launched shortly. Led Lighting kit is available with remote dimmer and 5 variable speeds. There are three different rod lengths 312mm,439mm with 900mm on the way very soon.
All in all, value for money the Raven Fan is highly efficient saving energy and the environment while producing quiet cooling airflows during our hot summers. With ripple signal filters, the filter is specifically tuned to eliminate the ripple signal frequency. It’s lightweight with low installation costs, making it hard to beat in today's market.