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Weve tested over 30 tower fans to bring you the most effective ones with style and strong output.
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Below, youll find our five favorite ones to fit your space best.
Jessica Petrino is an educator and appliance expert at AJ Madison.
The remote stores in the built-in compartment as well.
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We enjoyed using it when cooking, sleeping, and working out at home.
It was super quiet, and the remote control was very handy when on the couch or in bed.
However, the airflow was direct.
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LED lights show the controls, but turn off after one minute so as to not disturb sleep.
We liked the bladeless design, noting it would be great for families with small kids around.
Its also lightweight, and easy to move from room to room.
Use the fan during warmer months, and crank on the heater when it starts to cool down again.
We also found the unit a bit tall for smaller rooms, however the bladeless design is kid-safe.
The ceramic, 1,500-watt heater has three-speed prefs, and the fan has four fan speeds.
Tip-over safety and overheat protection keep you from worrying, and the filter is easy to clean.
The fan is 42 inches tall, meaning its great for beds sitting taller off the floor.
We did find that this hindered portability a bit, but the handle makes it easier to carry.
The airflow could be felt from about 10 feet away, but at 20 feet, it wasnt felt.
However, all the speeds were effective for a fan that only comes with three speeds.
We recorded decibel levels for the highest and lowest controls for each fan.
It shows how much air a fan can put out during that given timeframe.
Noise
Consider noise when purchasing a fan.
Oscillation
Consider where your fan will be and how big of a space you have.
However, the airflow was limited, even on its highest setting.
Questions and Answers
Are tower fans as powerful as pedestal fans?
Tower fans and pedestal fans serve similar purposes but have different strengths.
Where is the best place to put a tower fan in a room?
Its also effective to place the fan in a corner where it can oscillate and cover a wider area.
For optimal cooling, double-check the fan is not obstructed by furniture or walls.
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