Fanco EarthFirst Gaia DC Ceiling Fan

Fanco EarthFirst Gaia DC Ceiling Fan Buying Guide

The Fanco EarthFirst Gaia is a low-profile DC ceiling fan with FSC-certified solid timber blades and a bio-based ecru housing. It comes in 48 inch (122cm) and 54 inch (137cm), with an LED light, with a base cap, or as a plain fan. Designed in Australia, it suits bedrooms and living areas in natural, Scandinavian and Japandi-style homes with flat ceilings.

What is the Fanco Gaia made from?

The Gaia has FSC-certified solid timber blades, paired with a housing made from a bio-based plastic with 25 per cent organically sourced content. Many fans that look like wood are plastic, but the Gaia's blades are real timber, so the grain and tone vary naturally from fan to fan. The Ecru housing and Natural Timber blades bring warmth to a calm, light interior.

Which Gaia size should I choose?

The 48 inch suits bedrooms, studies and smaller living areas, moving up to 12,973 m³/h. The 54 inch suits standard to larger living rooms, moving up to 14,870 m³/h. A slightly larger fan running on a lower speed moves the same air as a smaller fan on high, and is often quieter, which is worth considering for a bedroom.

What's the difference between the light, base cap and plain versions?

All three share the same motor and blades. The light version has a dimmable LED with adjustable colour temperature, giving up to about 1,750 lumens. The base cap version has a neat cover where a light would sit, and can take a compatible Fanco LED light kit later if you change your mind. The plain fan has neither, for rooms already lit by downlights.

Is the Gaia energy efficient?

Yes, the brushless DC motor draws just 26W at top speed on the 48 inch and 30W on the 54 inch. On its lowest speed it uses only 1 to 2 watts. It has six speeds, a timer, a natural wind mode and a reverse function, all on the included remote. In winter, run it clockwise on low to move warm air down from the ceiling without a draught.

Will the Gaia suit a low ceiling?

Yes, the Gaia is a low-profile hugger design. It sits about 206mm from the ceiling to the blades, or about 229mm to the base of the light, so on a 2.4m ceiling the blades hang at about 2.19m, above the 2.1m minimum. It is made for flat ceilings only, so it is not suited to raked or sloped ceilings.

Can the Gaia be used outdoors or in a bathroom?

No, the Gaia is made for indoor use. Solid timber can swell or warp in high humidity and moisture, so keep it out of bathrooms, laundries and outdoor areas. Dust the blades with a soft, dry cloth every few weeks. A licensed electrician must install the fan.

Completing the room

See the full Fanco ceiling fans range and the Fanco EarthFirst Wynd, or compare woodgrain ceiling fans, low profile fans and quiet operation fans at The Blue Space.