We breakdown the process of choosing a ceiling fan so you can decide with ease—no headaches required.
Step 1: Determine Size
Determine the size of your ceiling fans you are getting for each area, so you can shortlist the models much easier. (E.g Balcony: 36 to 38, Living Room: 46 to 52 etc). Check with your ID or our friendly salesperson what size to get).
Or explore this article: How to choose your Ceiling Fan size
Step 2: Set a budget.
To Make things easier during purchasing process, it is wise to set aside a budget for the ceiling fans purchase. For budget fans, budget around $200 to $250 per fan), for Mid-range, we are looking at ard $300 to $500 per fan), and higher range fan can cost from $500 to $800+).
Step 3: Visit the showroom
Nothing beats trying out the product in real life. Try out more than 20 fans in both our showrooms (Sin Ming and Chai Chee), to have a feel of the fan performance and quietness (and the looks!) before deciding. Tip: Look out for lights shadows, check on last memory function, smart functions and check on warranty)
Step 4: Shortlist Design & requirements
Try out the difference models and know your preference and requirements.
- Design available: Downrod/ Hugger Short-neck/ Hugger Vase Design
- Light: No Light/ Tri-Tone/ Tri-tone Dimmable/ Tri-tone with Smart control/ Anti glare lightkit/ Normal brightness/ Ultra-bright lightkit
- Colours: Know the colours you are looking at to match your home interior design
- Warranty information: Longer warranty can provide a peace of mind
- Fan functions: Any last memory/ smart functions/ Others
Step 5 – Make the purchase
Once you have all information set, it is easy to shortlist and make the purchase decision. Check if installation is included, and if you require false ceiling installation. Some information to take note when purchasing:
- Warranty information
- Installation cost & leadtime
Remember to take a picture of your invoice for future warranty concern!
Which Ceiling Fan with Lights/ Without Light Should You Buy?
We picked our top selection for each category:
- Best for Budget under $200: Fanco Rito-3 in White Pinewood 46” at $188 or Bestar Razor 46” Black Dark Wood at $198
- Best Value: Youkain YJ-668H in black Dark Wood 46” ($268) Smart Fan or Bestar Falcon in Mocha ($198)
- Best for Low Ceiling: Fanco Co-Hugger in size 48” LED ($298) or Point One Gust with LED ($549)
- Best Performance: Point One Cyclone White RS with LED” 46” ($539) or Mowe Canberra in 42” Black Dark wood Led $329
- Best Mid-range Fan: Alaska Hydsen 46” $399 or Acorn DC168H in size 42” LED $429
- Best Design: Efenz Isaac 52” in White Caramel with LED ($868), or Alaska Ebey 46” No Light $693
- Best Brightness: Fanco Rito Plus 36W Dimmable LED ($323) or Crestar Airis 25W 54” ($560)
- Quietest Performance: Alask Evora Jett in size 46” LED ($449) and Efenz Ceiling Fan No Light ($798)
- Best 5 Blades Ceiling Fans (Downrod): Fanco Galaxy-5 Mocha 48” Led at $209 and Crestar Valueair wood 48” at $290
- Best 5 Blades Ceiling Fans (Hugger): Alaska Starason in Pinewood 48” LED ($399) or Mowe Helios ($299)
- Best Smart Fan: PO Blizzard 46” LED ($599) or Mowe Gale Series ($329)
- Best No Light Model: Point One Vortex in White 46” ($539)
Head to Regal Lighting’s showroom to experience these fans firsthand. Check the brightness, test the noise level, and feel the airflow before making your purchase.